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PRODUCTION COORDINATOR

The 99 Club is an independent Comedy Club that has been successfully running live comedy shows in the West End for 19 years, having won Best London Comedy Club in the Chortle Awards for 10 years running. We also host shows in both physical & virtual spaces for private clients and the corporate sector. We deliver exceptionally high-quality shows to audiences throughout the week, and value our ability to offer a supportive creative environment and a platform for diverse voices.

We are looking for a Production Coordinator to play a key role in delivering our club & corporate shows. The role will be 40 hours a week on average, with a mix of weekday, evening and weekend work. The role will primarily be remote working, with some work carried out from our London co-working space. There will be 1-2 shifts per week in one of our venues. Frequent weekend work in both administrative duties and venue management is to be expected.

Salary: £25,000 – £30,000 p/a DOE

 

Responsibilities:

• Assist with delivery of club and corporate shows as part of our Core Team, including liaison and logistics
• Monitor our enquiry & box office platforms, including creating show listings, managing bookings and providing consistently excellent customer service
• Assisting the Producer & Artistic Director with analysis and execution of marketing strategies
• Purchasing & maintenance of technical systems and other show related equipment
• Supporting financial activity including administering invoices, show accounts and BACs payments
• Duty Managing our shows on the ground, managing the team of Stage Managers to deliver the best show experience for audiences, acts and staff
• Assisting with implementation of company strategy to continue delivering award-winning stand up comedy

Job Overview:

• Job Title: Production Coordinator
• Salary: £25k-£30k
• Hours: Full time
• Artform: Comedy
• Role: Technical & Production
• Contract: Permanent
• Closing date: Wed, 03 Jan 2024
• Location:
  London

How to Apply:

To apply, please send a CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] no later than the stated application deadline. Please note we will process applications on a rolling basis.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer; we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds as part of our commitment to diversifying the Arts sector.

 

IT SUPPORT TECHNICIAN

The 99 Club is an independent Comedy Club that has been successfully running live comedy shows in the West End for 20 years, having won Best London Comedy Club in the Chortle Awards for 10 years running. We host an exciting programme of live events and also host shows for private clients. We deliver these exceptionally high-quality shows to audiences 6 nights a week, and value our ability to offer a supportive creative environment and a platform for diverse voices.

We are looking for somebody with experience in digital support & marketing, specifically in launching and optimising paid acquisition campaigns via SEM & existing internal platforms. This candidate will join our core team and working hours will be 40 hours a week on average. The typical working hours for this role are Tuesday – Saturday; this will be typically be daytime hours with some occasional evening work. The role will primarily be remote working, with some work carried out from our London co-working space. 

Salary: £24-28,000 (depending on experience)

Responsibilities:

• Analyse web data and audience research data to evaluate marketing campaigns
• Assist in devising longer-term marketing strategies
• Maintenance & support with CRM strategies. 
• Monitor our EPOS systems, including creating show listings, managing bookings and providing consistently excellent customer service
• Supporting financial activity including administering invoices, show accounts and BACs payments
• Liaise with 3rd parties regarding logistics for delivery of live shows.
• Assisting with implementation of company strategy to continue delivering award-winning stand up comedy

Essential Skills:

• 1 to 2 years in a similar role
• Demonstrable experience with Google Ads & SEM
• Demonstrable understanding of creating, launching & maintaining marketing campaigns
• Experience in providing high standards of customer service
• Based in London or easy commuting distance
• A lateral thinking problem solver
• Excellent organisation with great attention to detail
• Confident, positive and approachable when dealing with a wide range of staff, artists and guests at all levels
• Proficient administration and computer skills (MS Office incl. Word and Excel essential)
• Strong team ethic along with the ability to work independently

Desirable Skills:

• Interest in comedy
• Experience in managing small teams
• Experience in running live events
• Experience with managing budgets
• Experience of using social media as a marketing tool

We encourage applications from people of varied backgrounds as part of our commitment to diversify the workforce of the Arts sector.

Email your CV and Cover Letter explaining how your experience matches the job description to [email protected] by 5pm Monday 18th December. Interviews will be held on Tuesday 19th December with the successful candidate invited to join the team in early January. Please note applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.

 

FREELANCE STAGE MANAGER/ FOH

About The 99 Club: 

The 99 Club is an award winning comedy club, working with some of the finest comedians in the country and managing a busy programme of daily comedy shows in a number of West End locations. The 99 Club has been awarded Best London Comedy Club at the Chortle Awards for 10 years running. We work with a large pool of extremely talented national and international comedians, who regularly appear on TV shows such as Live At The Apollo, Mock The Week and Never Mind The Buzzcocks.

About the Role:
We are looking for Stage Managers to help us run our comedy shows. This is a freelance post with flexible 4.5 hour evening shifts from 6.30pm to 11pm available. Longer work patterns available for higher fees. Availability on Friday & Saturday nights not essential but strongly preferred. Experience in operating mobile PA systems and/or experience in operating tech for live events is desirable. 
Payment: £51 per evening
Locations: Leicester Square and Covent Garden. 
Tasks can include:

• Setting up the venue & the stage
• Operating the sound and lighting desks
• Managing reserved seating plan
• Checking the guestlist
• Welcoming guests and other FOH duties
• Assisting with guest queries
• Reporting any issues to the Duty Manager
• Liaising with artists
• Ensuring acts and intervals run as scheduled

To apply for this opportunity, please email [email protected] with a CV and covering letter highlighting relevant previous experience and suitability for the role. Applications accepted on a rolling basis.