Network Producer (Maternity Cover)

Salary: £34,364 per annum

Watershed is looking for a Network Producer to join their team based at the Pervasive Media Studio.

Purpose of job

The Network Producer supports the Pervasive Media Studio community to make its R&D community more visible with more accessible opportunities to participate.

They have a key role in producing the public programmes and audience development of MyWorld, which is the major research and development project in the Studio at present.

The role is based with our Studio Community Team. This is one of three teams – alongside the Research Team and Talent Development Team – that make up Watershed’s Creative Technology department (based at the Pervasive Media Studio). They work closely with colleagues across these teams as well as elsewhere in Watershed to develop the public offer of the Studio itself, the generative engine of our programme.

Hours: Full time
Contract type: Fixed term – 13 months
Location: Hybrid working available; up to 2 days working from home
Responsible to: Studio Community Lead, Pervasive Media Studio

Main responsibilities

• Production of events and experiences that share the work of Pervasive Media Studio residents and partners with the public as part of wider programming
• Managing and evaluating specific projects and funding opportunities
• Looking after day to day management of partner relationships on specific projects
• Brokering connections, seeking resources and identifying opportunities to develop the community’s collective work informed by an understanding of the trends and themes within the resident community and the wider cultural/technology sectors
• Look for opportunities and contribute to proposals for funding and manage budgets (with supervision)
• Representation of Pervasive Media Studio and Watershed with partners and at external events as required, including leading on specific partnerships that help build relationships to audiences
• Liaison with Watershed Communications Department (as well as partners’ Communications Teams as appropriate) to promote the work of the Pervasive Media Studio and its community. Specifically to be the key contact point for Watershed MyWorld communication team and Container Editor.
• Work alongside Studio Residents to develop their confidence in creating, promoting and delivering public facing activities

Key performance indicators

• The work of the Pervasive Media Studio is communicated in clear and accessible language
• Events are well attended by a diverse range of people
• Projects are well managed, delivered to budget and learning is shared
• The Pervasive Media Studio attracts talented people to participate
• Visitors feel welcome quickly, and comfortable over time

Essential criteria

• Experience in the curation and production of community or public events
• Understanding of the creative industry, including the needs of small creative companies and/or cultural organisations
• Experience of project and partnership management, including budgeting, reporting and managing freelancers
• Demonstrable commitment to the principles of diversity and inclusion, including their practical application in the work environment and across programming
• Excellent communication and networking skills and an ability to build rapport with a wide range of stakeholders

Further information

To find out more about the role and to apply, please visit our website.

The closing date for this position is 09/01/2024 at 17:00