Executive Producer

Opera Zuid is a touring company for and from the southern Netherlands and a leading Basic Infrastructure(BIS) opera facility in the Netherlands. Opera Zuid makes accessible, surprising and contemporary opera. Passion, imagination, innovation and authenticity are key in what we do. We believe that opera can be life changing. Based on this belief, Opera Zuid wants to share its productions with the largest, most diverse audience possible.

As of 1 September 2023, Opera Zuid is looking for a:

Executive Producer

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The Executive Producer is responsible for the production and technical realisation of our performances.

Who are we looking for:

  • An inspiring manager with extensive knowledge of, experience in and passion for opera;
  • A pragmatic planning organiser who is used to working in a small team;
  • Experience with a travelling company;
  • A relevant network in the sector;
  • A member for our management team.

Tasks and responsibilities:

  • Implementing operational policies;
  • Producing and ensuring the technical realisation of activities;
  • Managing production and departmental budgets;
  • Leading executive departments;
  • Staff management for executive departments;
  • Reporting;
  • Reports to Intendant.

Job requirements

  • University or bachelor’s degree;
  • Ample experience;
  • Up-to-date knowledge of the field.

Salary and terms of employment

Opera Zuid has its own employment regulations. Salaries are based on the scales of the RIJK CAO.

Respond Send your CV and cover letter to vacatures@operazuid.nl attn. Ton Coenen, Head of Operations and Finance by 30 April 2023. Interviews are scheduled for weeks 21 and 22.

For more information, please contact Ton Coenen at the above email address.

Opera Zuid subscribes to the Diversity & Inclusion Code and explicitly aims to be a diverse and inclusive organisation. We aim for our workforce to be an accurate reflection of society.