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Awards Event Producer

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Position: Awards Event Producer

Responsible to: Director of Production

Salary: £35,000-£40,000 pro rata - dependent on experience

Term: From September 2014 to May 2015 (on a nine month contract) with the possibility of extension

Location: London

Background

BAFTA’s Awards ceremonies are the highest profile and most traditional part of its charitable activity. The BAFTA Awards have been given since 1949 and attract talent from across the world as well as a TV audience of many millions. The Awards are delivered by a small and experienced team who manage all aspects of production which includes all awards administration, working with BAFTA's Committees, PR companies and the many partners who each contribute to making the BAFTA Awards the high profile events they are today. We wish to hire a high-calibre and experienced Awards Events Producer to join our hard-working and highly experienced production team.

Key responsibilities

Working to and with the Head of Production, to manage the following:

  • All five Award ceremonies & special events production, maximising the efficient use of resources whilst delivering the very best quality events for the Academy.
  • Creative planning & budgeting expenditure for the five UK Awards ceremonies ensuring a high standard of production commensurate with BAFTA’s brand.
  • Manage event budget expenditure
  • Calculate income and expenditure for insurance purposes
  • Chair logistics meetings
  • Oversee all logistics of events, including the day to day management performed by the Awards Coordinator, security, police, council, public access, transport and parking
  • Manage the Health & Safety requirements for all events and create the event plan in consultation with BAFTA’s Health & Safety advisor
  • Attend regular production meetings
  • Attend weekly Awards team update meetings
  • Manage additional ‘live’ broadcasters’ requirements alongside the PR Company
  • Manage press requirements for all awards and outside events.
  • Work with PR company on media management for all the Awards
  • Manage Red Carpet build planning and execution
  • Manage the overall ‘look’ of the Awards including tickets, brochure and dinner and party production
  • Main point of contact for dinner/party venue ensuring awareness of all BAFTA’s requirements
  • Attend tastings for dinner menus
  • Oversee credential lists
  • Work with sponsors to deliver their branding requirements & nurture long-term relationships

Essential experience

• Expert knowledge of running large scale events
• Experience in both events and high profile media events
• Excellent organisational, interpersonal and multi-tasking skills

Application Process

Deadline: Friday 18th July

Diversity Monitoring:

Diverstity [text] BAFTA employees can expect good benefits and career progression within this exciting organisation, in return for professionalism, dedication and a passion for the creative industries.

We also run an ongoing Internship Scheme offering a range of opportunities.

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