Northern Jazz Promoters Internship Scheme
Applications Now Open
This is a unique opportunity to work with a variety of key individuals and organisations across the North of England, and to learn how to run a world class programme of jazz events.
Northern Jazz Promoters are looking for people with an interest in jazz and improvised music, and the desire and potential to build their skills in promoting and developing audiences. More than anything you should have a love for music and be passionate about the transformational power of arts and culture in people’s lives.
NQ Jazz will host and mentor one of the successful applicants for 12 months, giving a grounding in all aspects of jazz promotion including planning, programming, artist liaison, contract negotiations, marketing, audience development, front of house organisation and finance.
Applicant Recruitment
The year-long paid internships will be open to anyone aged 18 and over based in the North of England
Recruitment will be through an open selection process, diversity and inclusion are core values at Northern Jazz Promoters and we welcome applications from all sectors of the community
We are keen to encourage applications from locations that are under-represented in jazz, including rural areas
Download an application by clicking here (PDF)
Download and complete the NJP Internship Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form here (Word docx)
Job Description
Part Time – Paid Internship
Fee: 60 hours per month at minimum wage for one year
Reporting to: Host organisation with support from the Project Manager
Contract: Fixed term freelance contract to start 27th September 2021
The intern position will include both learning and tasks including but not restricted to:
Spending a year building knowledge of jazz promotion by working alongside experienced jazz promoters
Visiting Northern venues, festivals and promoters to observe, research and undertake peer reviews
Building practical skills through training and experience
Focus on building both existing and new audiences
Bringing a fresh perspective that will influence artist choice and inform the way that hosts engage with different audiences, particularly younger, more diverse groups
Developing insight into using digital marketing to reach beyond the established jazz audience
Researching and advise on appropriate methods to capture and use audience information for analysis and audience development
Building understanding of data collection and tools such as Audience Finder
Helping to make performances more accessible
Building skills in a number of areas including the use of filming and digital media distribution
Receiving coaching from industry professionals to help learn, develop, reflect and address personal challenges
Following training the project will conclude with a series of live concert performances. Interns will work in partnership and alongside host organisations to take responsibility for managing and delivering a series Northern based events.
Person Specification: Experience, Skills & Qualities
Essential
Highly motivated, willing to take the initiative
Personable manner with the ability to build strong working relationships
Ability to work in partnership and towards shared goals
Organisational skills
Ability to communicate with others, both written and in person
IT and social media skills
Be self-supporting regarding administration and be able to work from home
Adventurous, open minded and versatile
Desirable
Knowledge and understanding of the jazz and improvised music scene
The ability to travel within distance of the work area for one of the host promoters
How to apply
Please apply to the Project Manager by sending your CV and a covering letter responding to the relevant job description and person specification.
Please use Northern Jazz Promoters Internship as the subject header to ensure that your application is processed in a timely manner.
Each candidate should identify which of the five promoters they would be interested in working with, if you are interested to work with more than one promoter please state your order of preference.
Please also complete the Equal Opportunities monitoring form and include details of two referees.
Send your completed application to the following address: pm@northernjazzpromoters.org
Interviews will be conducted online over Zoom, we can offer in person interviews for interns unable to access the Zoom facility.
Candidates who consider that they have a disability:
Reasonable adjustments will be made to the job, job requirements or recruitment process for candidates with a disability. If you consider yourself to have a disability you should indicate this in your application letter, providing any information you would like us to take into account with regard to your disability in order to offer a fair selection interview.
If submitting a written application is not the best way to tell us about your skills and experience, please email pm@northernjazzpromoters.org before the application deadline and we will discuss your needs with you. Wherever possible and reasonable we will make adjustments and offer alternatives to help you through the application and selection process. If you have indicated that you have a disability in your application, you will be guaranteed an interview if you clearly demonstrate in your supporting evidence how you broadly meet the essential requirements of the role.
Recruitment Timetable
Applications Open: Monday 23rd August
Closing Date for Applications: Monday 13th September (Midday)
Interviews: Week commencing Monday 20th September
Starting Date: Monday 27th September
The Northern Jazz Promoters gratefully acknowledge the support of
Arts Council England’s National Lottery Project Grants.
