Intern artist administrator

Closing date: 6th May 2024 at 5pm

Salary: £26,000

This is a great opportunity to work in a particular team in the Singers department with amazing colleagues who will make sure you gain the skills and experience to take your career to the next level. 

Askonas Holt is delighted to be offering a 12 month-internship position in Artist Management. The aim of our internship programme is to inspire you, give you additional skills and help you realise your potential. 

We are seeking passionate and committed applicants, who are keen to learn about the classical music world and would welcome the opportunity to be part of our caring and dynamic team.

Askonas Holt is one of the world’s leading arts management companies, specialising in the field of classical music. Working all over the world, we nurture both established and emerging talent through personal, bespoke management, as well as arranging international tours for the world’s leading orchestras. 

What you will be doing

• General Administrative support (e.g. taking notes at meetings, updating spreadsheets) 
• Data entry using our online software: keeping our artist diaries up to date 
• Assist with organising schedules for artists including backstage requirements and promotional activities 
• Assist with artists’ travel/accommodation/visa requirements 
• Assist with purchasing concert/opera tickets
• Updating our website including reviews, biographies and photos 
• There will be opportunities to attend some performances in London. 

What we're looking for

• Ideally a passion and knowledge of classical music 
• You will have good computer literacy skills including ideally the use of Word and Outlook 
• Well-organised with strong attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Eager to learn from the team around you
• Ability to prioritise a workload
• Able to resolve tricky situations calmly and effectively
• A level or equivalent (eg Scottish Higher, International Baccalaureate) qualification

You will receive a work mobile phone and laptop whilst working at Askonas Holt.

The application deadline is Monday 6 May 2024 at 5pm. You must be able to commence full-time employment with us before 1 July 2024. 

The salary for the position is £26,000 per annum plus enjoy generous benefits, 26 days’ annual leave, a cycle to work scheme, private medical insurance, a paid day off to volunteer and our employee wellbeing programme.

We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries. 

Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.