Arts & Theatre Programming Lead

The Esplanade Co Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay in Singapore invites applications for a Theatre Programmer. The role plans and executes arts programmes, coordinating with artists, agents, and Esplanade teams to ensure timely delivery of festivals, series and projects.

You will work with Marketing, Development, Operations and other departments to maximise publicity, sponsorship and ticket sales while maintaining artistic integrity and audience engagement across diverse communities.

Qualifications

• Degree holder in arts management or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in performing arts or visual arts programmes.
• Strong knowledge of leading international developments in the arts and familiarity with Singapore’s arts scene.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage and execute arts programmes and seasons for Esplanade’s calendar of festivals, series and projects.
• Negotiate with artists, managers/producers/agents, and be the main Esplanade contact in planning and execution.
• Collaborate with Marketing & Development for publicity, sponsorship, box office and revenue generation.
• Coordinate with Technical Production, Logistics and other departments to ensure smooth programme execution.
• Supervise artist liaison officers and interns on assigned projects.
• Keep abreast of trends in performing arts locally and internationally.
• Budget for activities, forecast returns and track expenditures within budgets.
• Develop and implement SOPs for presentation and commissioning of arts performances.

Skills

Arts management

Stage management

Project coordination

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in arts management

Job description

Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay in Singapore invites applications for a Theatre Programmer. The role plans and executes arts programmes, coordinating with artists, agents, and Esplanade teams to ensure timely delivery of festivals, series and projects.

You will work with Marketing, Development, Operations and other departments to maximise publicity, sponsorship and ticket sales while maintaining artistic integrity and audience engagement across diverse communities.