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We are seeking a part time Filmmaker & Digital Content Producer to be responsible for the professional film making and creation of digital content, distribution and archive.

We aim to make our communications accessible to all, and we will also accept applications through sound/video files. Please get in touch with thomas@balletlorent.com should you require a different format for access.

balletLORENT is an award-winning Dance Theatre company based in Newcastle upon Tyne (John Marley Centre, Scotswood), dedicated to creating ambitious and inclusive high-quality work, which tours the UK’s most prestigious theatres. We are a female-led company with a mission to create world-class, distinctive dance that appeals to our growing number of diverse family and adult audiences.

balletLORENT is part of the Arts Council of England National Portfolio and a National Strategic Partner of Sadler’s Wells.

Job Role

To be responsible for the professional film making and creation of digital content, distribution and archive.

Support the Marketing & Communications Manager (M&CM) on digital marketing strategy and distribution.

Reports to the Artistic Director & CEO

Key Responsibilities and Duties will include:

Film Maker

• Film and edit balletLORENT’s productions to create full length films following the direction and ambition from the Artistic Director & CEO.
• Create digital assets including the making and editing of short films and imagery for the purpose of (but not exclusive to) social media, E-flyers and E-Newsletters.
• Record podcasts, blogs and interviews for sharing on the company website and other suitable distribution platforms.
• Create video content for the company’s digital learning and participation projects.

Archive

Create and manage a digital archive on balletLORENT’s website.

Digital/Marketing

• Support the M&CM to produce digital marketing strategies.
• Deliver on digital marketing and coordinate release campaigns for films and other content including schedules with the M&CM.
• Research and document online audiences to support digital distribution.
• Support the M&CM to produce company marketing packs for theatres on tour.
• Support the M&CM to research new marketing initiatives for distribution of flyers and posters regionally and nationally.
• Achieve a good understanding of Arts Council of England Audience Data platform (Illuminate) and use toolkits to inform strategy and support the M&CM to ensure reporting is completed.
• Support the M&CM to upload content on the company website.

Learning & Participation

Share filming skills with balletLORENT’s children and young people’s learning and participation projects.

In return, we offer:

• Part-time / 3 days per week
• Salary: £25,000 p.a. pro rata 
• Pension scheme
• Entitlement to 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (Pro Rata)
• Sick pay

Please send your CV, Portfolio, Cover letter and Equal Opportunities form to General Manager Thomas Bagnall by 9am on Thursday 18th May 2023 to thomas@balletlorent.com.

Interview date: 22nd May 2023.

balletLORENT is proud to be a Parents and Carers in Performing Arts Charter Partner. We are always happy to discuss solutions that allow people to balance their caring responsibilities with their working lives, for example through job shares or flexible working arrangement.