Careers

We are introducing a new Reading & Leeds apprenticeship and internship scheme to invite attendees for this year’s festival to see how things work behind the scenes.  

We will be offering two 12–month apprenticeships (one for Reading Festival and one for Leeds Festival), as well as ten internship placements of up to 3 weeks to give 2012 ticket holders an opportunity to get involved in all aspects of producing the UK’s Number 1 festival, with placements created in various departments within Festival Republic such as: Production; Artist Liaison; Sponsorship; PR; Marketing; Digital/ Social Media; Ticketing; Sustainability; On site at Reading; On site at Leeds, and also with associated companies such as Scream PR (broadcast PR agency for the festival), Hall or Nothing (print and online PR agency for the festival). 

The placements will be located in London or on site at Reading or Leeds.  The aim of the scheme is to give invaluable experience in the live music/ events industry to young people looking to benefit from the opportunity to enhance their skills and experience as they look to begin their careers in difficult economic times.  Basic expenses will be paid.

Applicants will be asked to compose a letter of no more than 500 words on why they would like to be considered for an internship, giving details on the area they would prefer to work in.  Applicants must be between 18 and 25 years old. 

Full details on how to apply and the dates applicants would need to be available will be posted on the Reading & Leeds websites from the launch on 12 March.

Merchandise Cooordinator - Short-term contract April – September 2012

DESCRIPTION

Merchandise Cooordinator required to project-manage the production of event programmes and branded merchandise for the UK's leading festival promoter, Festival Republic.
 
Working within the Marketing Department, the role will require an understanding of the festival market as well as the relevant audience groups.  The successful candidate will have proven project-management experience, at least 2 years background in marketing, strong editorial skills and experience in design direction.  A creative approach will be needed to produce engaging programme content and desirable merchandise product ranges.

The Merchandise Coordinator will be the point of liaison between Festival Republic and the merchandise agency.

The role will cover three main areas:
 
Programme Production

•    Production plan
•    Format and pagination
•    Cover design and graphic treatments for spreads  
•    Themes and features for content
•    Gathering artist biogs and photos
•    Liaison with writer and programmers
•    Proof-reading & editing

Event Merchandise
•    Audience group analysis
•    Trend research
•    Product range plan
•    Print designs
•    Product selection - type, style, quality

On site liaison
•    Stock counts
•    Liaison with merchandise team
•    Troubleshooting
•    Monitoring daily sales figures

REQUIREMENTS

Skills Required
     Excellent attention to detail
     Fluent in English
     Some experience with InDesign

Desired Experience
     Knowledge and enthusiasm for UK festival markets and events
     Working experience within a similar industry

HOW TO APPLY
 
If your skills and experiences match that of this job description apply here today with a current CV including full employment and education information.
 
Closing date: 9th March2012

Please apply stating your salary expectations. Salary based on experience. Email your application to Jennifer Roberts jennifer@festivalrepublic.com Include ‘Merchandise Co-coordinator’ in the subject box.

Please note due to high volume of applications for our roles we reserve the right to close all vacancies earlier than the advertised date without notice. To avoid disappointment please apply as soon as possible.
 
No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, and we confirm that we will gladly accept applications from persons of any age for this role.