Rhum + Clay are looking for a dynamic and experienced producer to come on board as Executive Producer for their next mid-scale show 'Technicolor'.

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced producer to join the Rhum + Clay production Technicolor. Having created and toured new work for the past 12 years, we have cultivated a reputation for creative excellence both in the UK and internationally, and Technicolor is our most ambitious work yet. You will be working with the two artistic directors, Julian Spooner and Matthew Wells, to come on board initially at pre-production stage for Technicolor, before moving on to delivery of production, a nationwide UK tour, and to oversee future international touring opportunities.

2026 will see the company embark on its first international Co-Production with the National theatre of Parramatta in Australia. Conjuring the netherworld between past and present; Technicolor will rekindle the grubby 'golden age' of 1950s Hollywood. This hallucinatory exploration of the deification of celebrity will investigate what might have happened on James Dean's last film. Due to premiere in the UK in Spring 2026, before touring to Australia & USA.

Specifics of the role outlined below.

Stage 1: Pre- production phase of Technicolor. January/ February 2025. 20 days in total

X Writing of an Arts Council application grant amounting to at least £75K X Secure co-producing partners and pencil nationwide UK midscale tour X Contract associates & creatives X Draw up production budget & cash flow Fee: £3500 (20 days at £175 per day)

Stage 2: Production phase of Technicolor, September 2025- June 2026

*Upon completion of Stage 1 & with funding secured stage 2 will be negotiated in good faith.

For more information and how to apply, please email info@rhumandclay.com for the job pack.

Deadline 13th December 2024 at 6pm

Interviews w/c 16th December 2024

Job Requirements

Candidate profile

Essential criteria

Minimum 5 years producing experience

Must have succeeded in winning grants from Arts Council England totally over £30K, ideally in the £75-100K mark

Experience producing at least one midscale regional UK tour

Confident fundraiser and grant writer

Confident managing budgets and ensuring controlling costs on productions

Experience of contracting creatives, actors

Excellent communication skills

Experience working collaboratively within a team

Desirable criteria

Experience in international co-productions/touring

Knowledge of trust and foundations fundraising

Knowledge of the Arts Council: Let's Create strategy

Interest in devised work

Strategic thinking

Job Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Delivery of pre-production of Technicolor

Lead on the writing of an Arts Council application (Application will be over £30K, most likely totally between £75-100K) for the UK regional tour of Technicolor

Act as main point of contact & pencil a full regional UK midscale tour for the Spring of 2026

Draw up a production budget for the tour in Spring 2026

Secure co-producers to support the tour, and negotiate relevant contracts

Work alongside the ADs to find and approach artistic and production associates, and make first approach

Work closely and collaboratively with co-producers

Breakdown of duties: 10 days on Arts Council bid writing, 7 days on penciling and securing tour, 3 days on contracting associates

Job Overview

Job Title: Executive Producer of Rhum + Clay's next mid-scale production 'Technicolor'

Salary: £30k-£40k

Hours: Full time

Artform: Theatre

Role: Fundraising

Contract: Temporary

Closing date: Fri, 13 Dec 2024

Location: UK-wide

How to Apply

To apply, please submit:
• A CV and a letter, no longer than one A4 page, outlining your reasons for applying for the role and your compatibility with the job description and candidate profile
• If you would prefer to submit your CV alongside a video or audio recording as a pose to a letter, please feel free to do so
To find out more and have an informal conversation with either of us, please contact us at the address below.
Your CV and letter should be emailed to info@rhumandclay.com with Executive Producer application’ in the subject line. The closing date for applications is 6th December 2024 at 5.00pm.
The first round of interviews will be held the week of the 9th of December via Zoom and the second round will be held the following week on 16th of December, ideally in person.
Start date will commence in January 2025.
We look forward to hearing from you and thank you for applying.

Julian and Matt
Co-Artistic Directors/CEOs

Contact name: Julian & Matt

Contact email: info@rhumandclay.com