Careers

As Singapore’s national performing arts centre and one of the busiest arts centres in the world, we welcome passionate individuals who are keen to contribute to the arts industry. People are our greatest asset and we embrace continuous learning and self-improvement. Above all, everyone matters at Esplanade.

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Available positions

Esplanade’s vision is to be a performing arts centre for everyone, and it seeks to enrich the lives of its community through the arts. You will plan, present and support the administration and presentation of programmes that reflect the needs and aspirations of our multicultural and multilingual communities with guidance from senior programmers/producers.

 

To have an in-depth understanding of Esplanade’s Programming Philosophy, which embraces all audience and arts communities, and ensure that the activities of the centre will become an integral part of Singapore’s arts and culture scene. You will have a key role to play to ensure that the planning and execution of each programme will be of the highest quality, befitting of a national arts centre in our community, social and arts development goals.

 

As an entry-level programmer, you will be fully exposed to all aspects of programming work, and you are expected to learn on the job the relevant programming skills from your teammates.

 

Key Responsibilities

 

  • With guidance, plan, implement and manage arts programmes and presentations including propose, manage and coordinate arts programmes.

  • Assist in planning, proposing, tracking and managing respective budgets, as well as the return on expenditure and attendances.

  • Negotiate with and contract artists, community groups and/or companies for the respective programmes.

  • Work with Marketing and Relationship Management teams with regards to publicity, marketing and sponsorship plans and opportunities.

  • Liaise with artists and relevant internal departments to ensure smooth implementation and execution of programmes.

  • Assess and review impact of arts programmes implemented.

  • Keep informed and abreast of developments and events in the local and international performing arts scenes.

  • Support the department in event and festival administration for all free programmes and festivals as assigned including scheduling, managing central festival schedule for photographers and videographers, approvals for Contracts for Services and reporting to assist festival producers in compiling and analysing festival statistics.

 

Key Job Requirements

 

  • Degree holder, or training from a recognised institution in arts management, stage management, theatre production or equivalent professional experience preferred.

  • Some form of training in the arts including dance in particular, music, children or youth programmes will be an advantage.

  • At least 1-2 years’ working experience in or related to the arts or event management.

  • Good organisational ability.

  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team.

  • Knowledge of accounting, a high-level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel and knowledge of the arts industry in general are assets.

  • Able to work irregular working hours and "hands-on" work will be necessary.

  • Entertaining and attendance at events.

Esplanade’s vision is to be a performing arts centre for everyone and it seeks to enrich the lives of its community through the arts. You will be required to plan and present programmes that will reflect the needs and aspirations of our multicultural and multilingual communities. To have an in-depth understanding that Esplanade’s Programming Philosophy must embrace the audience and arts communities to ensure that the activities of the centre will become an integral part of Singapore's artistic and cultural scene.

 

Must strive to ensure that each programme presented at the Esplanade will be the best of its kind. To be the driving force in centre’s efforts to anticipate the trends in cultural evolution of an increasingly global community.

 

Key Responsibilities

 

  • Assist in developing and implementing standard operating policies and procedures/manuals for presentation and commissioning of arts performances and running of the department.

  • Collate and obtain necessary information on copyright and royalties issues, legal documentation and licenses required for presentation of arts performances.

  • Plan arts programmes and seasons including the series and special projects and annual template including conceptualizing and recommending feasible programmes for the arts centre.

  • Implement and manage arts programmes and seasons assisting in the programmes as assigned at best cost and quality.

  • Work closely with Marketing & Relationship Management teams with regard to publicity, and marketing plans involving sponsorship, box office, for all relevant programmes in order to maximise publicity, sale of tickets as well as revenue from all sources.

  • Liaise with artists/performing groups, logistics officer and relevant depts, ensuring smooth implementation and execution of programmes.

  • Supervise relevant artist liaison officers/project assistants/interns working on the assigned projects.

  • Be an internal resource on artists, exhibitions and performing arts forms including keeping abreast of trends and current happenings in performing arts in the local and international arts scene.

  • Budgeting for arts activities and performances including forecast on expected returns (if applicable), tracking costs and expenditure ensuring that they are within the budgets.

  • Responsible for any administrative work in programming and project implementation.

  • Support local arts groups in the presentations of their work in the Esplanade including promoting and encouraging activities/programmes that will increase and develop audience appreciation of the arts.

 

Key Job Requirements

 

  • Degree holder, or training from a recognised institution in arts management, stage management, theatre production or equivalent professional experience preferred.

  • Some form of training in the arts including music, dance, theatre, children and youth programmes.

  • Minimum 3 years of relevant experience. Some experience in events management.

  • Good knowledge of leading trends in various Western and Asian art forms and genres. Good understanding of the arts scene in Singapore and familiarity with the needs and tastes of local audience and arts groups.

  • Good organisational and interpersonal skills.

  • Ability to conceptualise and realize projects.

We are looking for a Senior Technician (Lighting) who is able to provide effective and efficient technical support in the mounting of stage productions and other events for the arts center as well as to oversee the work of the other technicians in Technical Production.

 

You must have well-developed knowledge and skills to one or more specific projects or services relating to audio equipment. You are expected to develop, test and evaluate complex options and issues. Hence, you must be able to plan and can initiate appropriate changes. You also have full accountability of resources and must partake in the training of other staff in your specialised area.

 

Key Responsibilities

 

  • Production and technical services / operations.

  • Maintenance of all technical equipment.

  • Ensures that all equipment at the Esplanade is safely and securely stored and that the tracking of equipment movement is well documented.

  • Maintains all technical equipment in good working order.

  • Tests and services all equipment on a regular basis, ensuring that they are in good working order at all times.

  • Provides first-line repair when necessary.

  • Monitors and tracks stock of spares and consumables and requests for re-order when necessary.

  • Responsible for regular inventory taking.

  • Updates and maintains maintenance logbook / database.

  • Assists supervisors/managers in ensuring that production and technical needs of users are met in their respective areas of expertise.

  • To load / bump-in / out, rig and set up/strike relevant equipment for various productions, events and functions.

  • Operates the equipment for checks and plotting sessions, rehearsals and performances.

  • Ensures that all stage, backstage and production areas as well as equipment are kept neat, tidy and safe and secure.

  • Assists in other areas (not just within own specialised area) when needed.

 

Key Job Requirements

 

  • Diploma / degree in Digital Media, Computer Science, Information Technology, Visual Communication, related field or equivalent experience.

  • Minimum three years of experience in the Performing Arts / Live Entertainment industry or similar / related field or trade.

  • ITE / Diploma or equivalent qualifications in a technical field.

  • Staff Supervisory experience is essential as is the ability to work effectively while unsupervised.

  • Fluent in written and spoken English, other languages are considered an advantage.

  • Able to take a proactive, methodical approach to problem-solving.

  • Relevant training in basic electrical work, stage lighting, mechanics, carpentry, metal work, rigging, scaffolding, technical theatre, live audio reinforcement and electronics.

  • Training in First Aid and Fire Safety / Fire Fighting is an advantage for all areas.

  • Willingness to conduct training for other Production Personnel.

  • Adept at working safely with hand and power tools including while working at height.

  • Capable of the manual handling of heavy objects.

  • Able to work irregular working hours and "hands on" work is expected.

Esplanade’s Marketing (Communications and Content) department manages the narratives and messaging of the arts centre including corporate publications and collateral. This includes digital content on the arts for content marketing, education and audience development. The department also manages the centre’s archives of audiovisual and print materials, which have cultural and historical value for the arts in Singapore and the Asia-Pacific region. 

You will support all corporate and editorial activities ensuring quality, timeliness and effectiveness of all content produced, including content for Esplanade’s Offstage platform, a digital reference point for the arts in Singapore and Asia. 

You must be invested in growing Esplanade’s content channels and fully aware of all activities of the centre which have a bearing on information and narratives being communicated.

 

Key Responsibilities

 

Content creation and management for the Offstage platform

  • Support with some supervision for ideating, planning and creation of content for various target audiences of the platform.

  • Manage the production of content such as videos, articles, exhibitions, interactive digital content and podcasts, and ensuring quality control for work delivered.

  • Ensure the accuracy of facts, justifiability and fairness of all statements of opinion and timeliness of delivery in all content produced

  • Publish content on the site’s content management system and other related hosting platforms

  • Work with colleagues to promote Offstage content on Esplanade’s channels, including social media, media screens and collaterals around the centre and Offstage e-newsletter

  • Manage content and distribution partnerships with external companies and organisations to extend Offstage’s capabilities and reach

  • Identify and curate content from Esplanade’s repository of archival recordings of live performances that are suitable for Offstage’s audiences

  • With some supervision, work with Programming colleagues to ensure that video recordings are filmed and edited to an appropriate quality for streaming on Offstage and that the appropriate rights have been cleared for release of the video.

 

Production of arts-related content targeted at educators, students and families with young children

  • Conceptualise and plan age-appropriate educational content on the arts for Offstage and live productions produced by Esplanade

  • Produce resources in different media formats (text, video, audio, interactive), factoring learning objectives in Singapore schools and Esplanade’s own education content pillars

  • With some supervision, edit and review resource materials in response to target audiences, building their appreciation of the arts.

 

Copywriting and editing related to Esplanade’s programmes and Offstage content

  • To write/edit the text and marketing copy for all assigned Esplanade programmes and Offstage, for digital and print channels. 

  • Develop and write content for the Offstage e-newsletter, ensuring engaging and relevant communication with the target audience.

  • To ensure the accuracy of facts, justifiability and fairness of all statements of opinion and timeliness of delivery in all content and copies produced 

 

General Administration 

  • Administering contracts to external vendors, creatives, writers and other parties that the team works with

  • Able to manage and monitor budgets with some supervision

  • Good knowledge of brand guidelines and its applications, brand positioning and monitoring brand sentiments 

  • Understands marketing performance metrics. Able to use simple data visualisation tools to perform simple analysis and generate reports 

 

Job Requirements

  • University Degree in Communications, Journalism, English or a related field of Arts & Social Sciences

  • At least 1-2 years relevant working experience.

  • Proven track record in content ideation and managing production processes in a digital environment.

  • Solid creative writing and communication skills in English are essential for this job, including an ability to write for different audiences via different channels. 

  • Ability to generate innovative, engaging content for varied audiences.

  • Awareness of content production workflows, including filming and post-production processes would be advantageous.

  • Basic proficiency in photo and video editing.

  • Ability to manage multiple projects and deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.

  • A general knowledge of the arts is important. 

  • Some experience in using visualisation tools to perform simple analysis and generate reports.

  • Work closely with your team members as well as with other departments to ensure seamless execution of tasks.

  • Communicate effectively across teams, managing expectations and driving projects to completion.

We are looking for a Building Services Executive to manage the property, environmental and cleanliness for the Centre.

 

Key Responsibilities

 

Building operations

  • To conduct routine building and landscape inspections and checks and to take appropriate action to rectify any fault, damages, etc. in timely manner.

  • To supervise service and projects contractors’ work and to ensure that work is done efficiently and effectively to ensure the highest standards of cleanliness and quality are always met.

  • To assist in event management

  • Control and monitor of building material stock for necessary repair and maintenance needs.

 

General building works & maintenance

  • Assist to call for quotations, recommend contractors and supervise contractors work on the ground.

  • To coordinate repair and improvement works with external and internal departments.

  • To attend to complaints/requests from tenants/occupiers and liaise with all relevant parties concerned.

  • To supervise cleaning, pest control, landscaping and other service contractors’ works are carried out accordingly.

  • Ensures that proper safety measures are taken by the contractors and their staff, in accordance with statutory guidelines. E.g. MOM - WSH guides and Fire Safety Regulations.

  • Implements and enforces operating P&P for building services equipment and systems.

  • Ensure project/upgrading works are perform according to work schedule.

  • Sort quotations for any repair works or consumables items for higher management approval.

  • To carry out shift duties, split shifts or when called upon to perform odd duties whenever a peer is on vacation or absent from duties and or as called upon to do so from time to time as directed by BSM (Building Services Manager)

  • Assist to source for new materials and preparing ITQ to contractors or suppliers.

  • To plan, monitor and execute master plan for scheduled preventive maintenance for the whole centre.

 

Maintenance contracts for building services

  • Manages and supervises contractors in all building services systems maintenance, additions, alterations, upgrading and repairs.

  • Monitor Maintenance contracts for building services and ensuring the standards are always met.

  • Helps monitor the adherence of maintenance contracts and monitors the performance of contractors as per maintenance contracts.

  • Obtains and renews permits, licenses, operating accounts.

  • Ensure all House Rules are always adhered to by all term contractors.

 

Projects & Implementation

  • To gather data, prepare data analysis and information for the project initiation needs.

  • Assist in tender documents preparation.

  • To co-ordinate with Contractors and others to execute the projects and complete within the specify timeline.

  • To monitor work site and ensuring the cleanliness always in high standard without compromising the center operation.

 

Key Requirements

  • Minimum a Certificate / Diploma in Building Facilities Management & Maintenance / Quantity Surveying from a recognized tertiary institution.

  • At least 3 years working experience in the property facilities management and environmental maintenance.

  • General building repair and maintenance knowledge and experience is a must.

  • Large Landscape maintenance experience and knowledge is a must.

  • General Cleaning maintenance experience and knowledge is a must.

  • Knowledge & experience in pest management is highly desirable.

  • Knowledge & experience in PWM (Progressive Wages Model) framework is highly desirable.

  • Theatre operations or arts industry knowledge is desirable.

  • Analytical capabilities, communication and teamwork skills are crucial.

  • Strong supervisory skills as well as strong interpersonal skills.

  • Required to perform shift duties (2 shifts)

  • Perform emergency call back duty

Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay aims to be the pride of Singapore, loved by its people and the world’s best. Our vision is to be a performing arts centre for everyone, to be internationally recognised for our creativity and sense of adventure as well as be known for our exceptional standards of service.

 

The Marketing Executive role is the key support for our corporate marketing and operations, brand and archives management. This role plays a pivotal support for the team to ensure brand guardianship, trademark and copyrights of logos, creative and other assets, archival of audiovisual and print materials as well as overall marketing operations of Esplanade’s corporate initiatives and programmes.

 

Key Responsibilities

 

Marketing Services and Operations 

  • Support marketing operations, including corporate marketing initiatives and campaigns.

  • Project management of corporate marketing initiatives including internal stakeholder management, liaison with in-house and external agencies/designers/vendors, coordination of timelines and budgets.

  • Manage and plan Esplanade’s Centremedia spaces including managing and planning the digital screen schedules and other available spaces/avenues, along with coordination with internal stakeholders. 

  • Managing, sourcing and evaluating printers/vendors for printing and other marketing communications activities

  • Managing and coordinating corporate gifts and giveaways

 

Brand Management

  • Support Corporate Brand team as a brand guardian in ensuring overall brand identity compliance and work with designers/agencies to ensure updated brand manual at all times 

  • Ensure up-to-date trademark applications and protection of Esplanade’s list of programme logos and other corporate initiatives copyrights.

  • Support Archives team in IP management and external requests of Esplanade’s audiovisual and print assets. 

 

Archival Support

  • Support in managing access to Esplanade’s archival assets by internal and external parties, including requests for loans, research, reproduction, and publicity, both on-site and online.

  • Assist in the acquisition, appraisal, accessioning and safekeeping of materials into the collection of the Esplanade archives according to established policies.

  • Assist in processing archival audiovisual materials, including trimming or scanning.

  • Support by checking and keying in metadata information for materials as part of archival description work.

 

Administration  

  • Update corporate information on print and website   

  • Prepare purchase orders and process invoices

  • Apply work permit application for installation and oversee installation when necessary

  • Apply/renew BCA licence for all the spaces

  • Edit images with free picture editing software

  • Any other administrative support and adhoc projects for the Marketing Dept as and when directed

 

Key Requirements

  • Candidate must possess at least Diploma or Bachelor Degree in Business Studies, Business Administration or Business Management, Marketing, Communications/Mass Media or equivalent

  • Minimum 2 years’ working experience in marketing especially digital marketing, social media and content marketing

  • Strong in project management

  • Desktop publishing, familiarity with computer software. 

  • Proficient in MS Office, basic photoshop and video editing skills

  • Knowledge in digital marketing, social media management and data analytics

  • Good interpersonal skills, command of a second language is desirable.

  • Fluency in English (verbal and written) is important.

  • General knowledge of the arts

  • Meticulous, organised and able to work in a team-oriented culture.

  • Enthusiasm and personal motivation are paramount

If you are keen to apply for the above positions and satisfy the requirements, please download the application form below and email the completed form together with your resume to hr@esplanade.com with an indication of your current and expected salary as well as details of your experiences.


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