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Deadline for receipt of applications is 26 Feb. Interview date: 22 March 2010.

More information at http://bit.ly/dDpvsA


DIGITAL ARTS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER - circa £20k

We are looking for someone with a degree which has a new media focus, e.g. Design Management & Innovation, Arts Management, Arts Marketing, Curatorial Studies, Museum Studies (min. 2:1 or equivalent) who will drive this KTP project. The project aims to enhance the reputation and build recognition of Phoenix Square Film & Digital Media and its digital arts programme. Your task will be to investigate, design and implement an audience development strategy to support the national and international positioning of Phoenix Square. The key aims will be to:

• Work with the creative director to identify and target networks of artists and organisations and develop strategic partnerships

• Carry out continuous research into audiences (national and international) in order to support development of marketing plans for achieving revenue generation

• Develop and implement a positioning strategy that improves knowledge and understanding of digital arts and creative technologies among target audience groups

• Develop a specialist programme of engagement for artists, producers and curators and organisations that builds reputation and enables the organisation to develop its strengths in digital arts and creative technologies

• Embed knowledge of developing and engaging new audiences on a national and international level within the business

We are looking for someone who is proactive, self-motivated and passionate, possessing good presentation skills, including oral and written communications. It would be advantageous to have some experience of developing and managing networks in a cultural and creative industries context.

Leicester Arts Centre (trading as Phoenix Square Film and Digital Media) is an independent arts organisation with over 30 years history in delivery of performance arts and cinema in Leicester. Phoenix Square Film and Digital Media is seeking a recent graduate as Digital Arts Development Officer in collaboration with De Montfort University through the Knowledge Transfer Partnership scheme. The Successful candidate will work at the company premises but be employed by De Montfort University.


More information and application pack at http://bit.ly/dDpvsA

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