Based on the Gold Coast, the Opening Ceremony Associate Producer, will be responsible for overall management and delivery of the Opening Ceremony production of the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games to a world class international standard.
You will be working closely, supportively and collaboratively with the Project Director & Creative Lead, David Zolkwer and Executive Producer, Merryn Hughes and other Heads of Departments to ensure the successful production and delivery of the Opening Ceremony.
As part of the Senior Management team, you will develop a close understanding of the ceremonies in order to realise and deliver the creative concept for the Opening Ceremony within the budget. The role requires both strong administration and communications skills alongside excellent operational planning and management skills.
Overview
- Together with the Project Director/Creative Lead, Executive Producer and Heads of Departments (HOD), you will oversee the planning, budgeting, casting, rehearsals, technical interface, operational interface and stage management as they relate to the delivery of the Opening Ceremony.
- You will manage the various creative and production inputs into the ceremony through the Creative Directors, Consultants and contributors. Creative contributors will include: Show Directors, Scenic and Costume Designers, AV Designers, Choreographers, Composers and professional cast.
- You will interface with the ceremonies Stage Management, Operations and Technical Divisions to ensure the logistic elements required for the Opening Ceremony are met.
- You will oversee the Opening Ceremony production budget and work with the Project Director/Creative Lead and Executive Producer to manage the deliverables against the budget.
- You will be a confident and motivational leader with a positive outlook, experience in managing large teams of personnel and ensuring that output is delivered to the highest possible standards.
About Jack Morton Public Events
Over the years we have created many award-winning public ceremonies and events that have inspired billions of people around the globe – moments of drama and spectacle that bring massive communities together and celebrate the unique qualities of time and place. Our goal is to create enduring memories and to leave behind a meaningful legacy.
We’re the team behind some of the most high profile and critically acclaimed stadium-scale events on four continents—including the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2004 Athens Olympic Games, the 2010 FIFA World Cup in Johannesburg and the Opening and Closing Ceremonies for the Commonwealth Games in Manchester 2002, Melbourne 2006, and Glasgow in 2014. We are thrilled to have now been appointed to deliver the Opening and Closing Ceremonies for the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games.
You can see more of the work we’ve done by visiting http://publicevents.jackmorton.com
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