Assistant Producer/Marketing

Working with the Senior Producers, the Assistant Producer/Marketing works to deliver Pace Live’s touring shows and works across a broad range of areas within its productions.

Requirements:

• Experience producing theater, shows, events and tours. The ideal candidate will have worked in theater, performing arts, company management or arts administration
• A genuine passion for the performing arts, a love of musical theater, dance or shows, and an understanding of the US theater touring industry
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects involving multiple deadlines, budgets and stakeholders
• An understanding of the marketing, publicity and advertising requirements of shows and events
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven level of integrity and discretion
• Experience with contract management, production advancing, venue deadlines
• An understanding and experience with ticketing systems, seating maps and the on sale process
• Experience and knowledge of tour and show budgeting and budget management
• Experience with theater and show accounts, coding and invoicing
• Excellent organisation skills and the ability to work independently
• Proven high standards of written and oral communication
• Experience in a ticketing and theatrical arena
• Experience in travel, touring or previous experience working in the US with addition to UK, Aus or NZ preferred (but not necessary)
• Experience across Google suite, or similar in Word, Excel and proficient computer skills and an understanding of how to use online systems and the ability to learn quickly
• Experience using online communication platforms such as Slack, Monday.com or similar

General Responsibilities:

• Venue liaising, booking, communication and advance preparation
• Venue marketing liaising, coordination and delivery
• Marketing and advertising planning, research, delivery and campaign management
• Assistance with show ticketing, seating maps, ticketing splits and on sale coordination and delivery
• Account coding and reporting assistance
• Contract negotiation, review and facilitation across multiple venues and tours
• Venue marketing liaising, coordination and delivery 
• Marketing and advertising planning, research, delivery and campaign management
• Tour, logistics and preparation of rental venue advance information pertaining to ticketing, marketing and front of house
• Tour routing, logistics and venue research
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• Coordination and delivery of local media and press across tour regions
• Online listings and digital marketing facilitation
• Social media management assistance ensuring on time delivery and messaging

Skills: 

• Excellent organisation skills and the ability to work independently
• Proven high standards of written and oral communication
• Proven level of integrity and discretion
• Proven ability to problem solve and prioritize required tasks
• Experience in a ticketing and theatrical arena
• Experience across touring shows
• Experience in travel, touring or previous experience working in the US with addition to UK, Aus or NZ preferred (but not necessary)
• Experience across Google suite, or similar in Word, Excel and proficient computer skills and an understanding of how to use online systems and the ability to learn quickly
• Experience using online communication platforms such as Slack, Monday.com or similar
• Experience working with a wide range of personalities in a daily changing environment

Knowledge:

• Understanding how a performing arts tour functions on a day-to-day basis.
• Demonstrated interest in performing arts events, theater, dance.
• An interest and sensitivity of people and personalities in the arts space.

Practicals:

• Own computer, strong wifi, phone, work from home space
• The ability to travel to the company office and headquarters on the Gold Coast on a monthly basis where required for 2-3 days at a time.
• Weekend work and the ability to be easily contactable working evenings and weekends is required.
• Flexibility across working hours is essential. 

Position Notes:

This full-time, hybrid role is ideal for someone seeking an initial contract position with the potential to transition into a permanent role for the right candidate. The position requires a commitment to regular office hours, with flexibility to accommodate after-hours work as the company works internationally. Regular meetings will be required, and the candidate should be available to collaborate closely with team members on-site with regular travel provided by the company for those not located in South East Queensland.

Salary $70,000 – 73,000 p.a. based on experience, plus super, plus travel and allowances where required.

ABOUT US (Pace Live)

Pace Live and its companies operate as an entertainment production and promotion resource house throughout Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom & most recently the United States. In mid 2021 Pace Live was ranked as the 16th highest grossing promoter in the world (Pollstar Mid Year Global Rankings). 

The company began with a passion for performance and creative production, which led to fostering relationships with venues, producers, and performers throughout the world. From humble beginnings performing shows through regional Australian clubs and theatres, Pace now has relationships with more than 150 metropolitan and regional theatres across Australia & New Zealand and in 2024 performed its shows in over 230 venues across the world.

Pace has worked hard to develop a trustworthy network solidifying memberships with organisations such as Live Performance Australia, Association of Performing Arts Professionals, and the Western Arts Alliance, USA, as it has grown into a respected entertainment company producing, touring & promoting shows across different markets. Pace has cultivated strong connections across theatres, festivals, clubs, arts spaces, stadiums and arenas. Their initial flagship large-scale touring production, A Taste of Ireland, has toured to sold-out venues across Australasia performing over 250 dates from 2019 – 2021. 

But the Pace team also believes in giving back and making a positive difference. They actively participate in community outreach programs to foster and develop regional communities and continue to build charity relationships. Pace also formed a significant relationship with Australia’s largest not-for-profit children’s cancer foundation, Camp Quality, and from their 2019 season Pace donated over $68,000 in kind for children in need. 

Pace isn’t just an entertainment company: it’s a young, fresh, and professional business that has been nurtured by performers, for performers. With over a decade of personal experience as entertainers, they understand what artists need and how to get the job done. They have the network, the passion, and the integrity to build meaningful relationships with artists and performers and Pace is quickly becoming an internationally trusted organization within the industry.

If you have any questions about the role or would like to discuss it further in confidence, please email j.fischer@pacelive.com.au

Please also send your cover letter and CV to James Fischer: j.fischer@pacelive.com.au