Producer (F/M/X)

About Het Concertgebouw

The Royal Concertgebouw is considered one of the world’s leading concert halls thanks to its unparalleled acoustics and its diverse, high-quality programming. Our mission is to connect and enrich as many people as possible through a sublime musical experience.

We organize a wide variety of concerts, including classical, pop, hip-hop, jazz, film music, and children’s concerts. Every year, we host more than 900 events, attracting over 730,000 visitors. With our passionate and close-knit team, we strive to provide the very best experience for visitors, musicians, and staff.

Who are you?

• You have knowledge and several years of experience in organizing and preparing both classical and pop concerts and/or music events. You love music and concerts and enjoy discovering new music.
• You have a practical mindset, work efficiently, and are good at keeping track of the big picture. During busy periods, you keep a cool head, don’t shy away from making decisions, and know how to make tough calls under pressure. You’re able to adapt to different levels.
• You have a good understanding of logistics and processes, and you take pride in doing your work with attention to detail.
• You have experience collaborating with providers of lighting, sound, projection, and streaming services.
• You enjoy working with others, both musicians and colleagues, but you’re also able to work independently and maintain open communication with your colleagues even under pressure.
• You are able to express yourself clearly in both Dutch and English. If you can also communicate effectively with colleagues (and other relevant parties) from diverse cultural backgrounds and with varied experiences, we would welcome that.
• You are available in the evenings and on weekends, and you (preferably) live in Amsterdam.

No two people are alike. The Concertgebouw strives to be an organization where everyone feels welcome and safe—a place where employees can be themselves and are given the freedom and recognition they need to contribute to our mission in their own way: The Concertgebouw connects and enriches a diverse audience through sublime musical experiences. That’s why we’re eager to get to know you!

What will you be doing?

You will serve as the point of contact for musicians, technical and stage crew, and colleagues both in the lead-up to the concert and on the day of the event. With your enthusiasm, attention to detail, and experience, you will ensure that the musicians can deliver their best performance and contribute to the Concertgebouw’s mission to offer our visitors a diverse, high-quality program.

Your main duties and responsibilities are:

• You will be responsible for the overall production of concerts and educational projects, both during the planning phase and on the day of the event.
• You will serve as the point of contact for all practical, logistical, and technical matters related to production, as well as for communication and coordination with directors, costume designers, and lighting designers.
• You will schedule rehearsals, create production schedules, and handle the logistics for staff and equipment. You will enter all concert information into the iConcert scheduling system.
• You will welcome and assist the musicians on concert and rehearsal days.
• You manage the concert budgets and provide input for financial processing.

What does your team look like?

You will be part of the Production Department, a dedicated and vital team of nine colleagues. The team is responsible for staging the concerts and projects for In-House Programming and Education and Participation. The Production Department is part of the Production, Venue Rental, and Events Department.

What do we offer?

• A salary between €3,037 and €3,970 gross per month based on full-time employment (38 hours per week). In addition, you will also receive an irregular hours allowance for this position.
• Full-time employment is preferred, but a contract for 30.4 hours per week is also an option.
• You’ll be taking on a versatile, independent role in a challenging industry.
• You can attend concerts in what is (in our humble opinion) the most beautiful concert hall in the Netherlands.
• You can take training courses to keep your knowledge up to date and further your professional development.
• You can work partly from home if you want to.
• Free ticket program for employees.
• A bicycle plan for up to €749, including VAT.
• You are accruing pension benefits.
• And last but not least: you’ll be part of a dedicated, enthusiastic, and friendly team with a relaxed work environment.

Interested?

Does this job description sound like the perfect fit for you, and does reading about this position get you excited? If so, please apply by March 28 by sending your resume and cover letter to vacature@concertgebouw.nl.

You will receive a response to your application by phone or email no later than 7 days after the job posting closes. The first interviews will take place starting April 10. A second interview will take place during the week of April 14. If you are selected, a final discussion regarding terms of employment will follow. To ensure that all candidates are evaluated fairly, we ask all candidates the same questions during the selection process, so that we can assess the extent to which you meet the job requirements.

For more information about this job opening or the application process, please contact Lize Musch (l.musch@concertgebouw.nl, 020-5730 542).