Refractive is seeking an early career Freelance Producer or student to take on the mentored position of Network Support Intern with the specific task of assisting with building new partnerships and artists programmes to support the development of Refractive and its associated Film and Digital Artists.
Structure: 3 months part time freelance flexible basis
Fees: £100 per day, 5 days per month (15 days) = £1500
Travel and other Expenses paid as part of the provision.
Timescale: Between 4th November 2024 – 31st January 2025
Location: Based at the Refractive Hub, Storie Street, Paisley and Hybrid as required.
Deadline for Applications: Thursday 31st October 2024 at 5pm
Role Description
To work as part of the Refractive team to deliver the following activities:-
- The Intern role will support the Innovation Producer enable the delivery of the artists support programmes at Refractive. These include the Artists Meet Ups, the Artists bi- monthly Newsletter, the Advanced Skills workshop programmes and the development of the Refractive network and its directory promoting Renfrewshire Film and digital artists.
- The Intern will assist the Refractive Innovation Producer to develop the collaborative exhibition programme for 2025 and develop skills sharing initiatives and exhibition opportunities for Renfrewshire Film and Digital Artists in other parts of the UK.
- To work within the Refractive marketing structures and with the part time Refractive Promoter, to assist with marketing the activities of the Film and Digital sector locally and it’s artists to the wider public in Renfrewshire and Nationally.
- The Intern will support delivery of monitoring and evaluation procedures for the artists meetings, collaborations and events then collate and assist with reporting on the collected data.
- The Network Support Intern will receive mentoring and support from the Refractive Innovation Producer.
About Refractive:
Refractive is an independent artist led collective of film makers and digital artists. Refractive supports and presents the work of artists who use film and digital technology in their work within Renfrewshire and the surrounding area. You can find out more information about us here – https://refractive.scot.
Person Specification:
| Role of: Intern Producer, Location: Paisley & wider Renfrewshire
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| Education | Be studying or have a Degree in a related Creative Industries subject and / or related equivalent industry experience of working in film, photography, Gaming and digital art genres. | Evidence of continuous professional development.
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| Relevant Experience | The intern should have an interest or be developing practice in film, projection mapping photography, gaming and Digital art.
Current experience of creating and updating web content, Social Media delivery across Instagram, Facebook, Threads, Linked-in etc |
Have a wide knowledge of film and Digital arts practice in the UK.
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| Special Knowledge and skills | A working knowledge of Equalities, Diversity and Inclusion Policy for arts organisations and developing ongoing EDI Plans.
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Have an understanding and commitment to Environmental Creative Projects and their contribution to Climate Adaptation and Mitigation. | |
| Personal Qualities | Ability to maintain positive and productive working relationships with artists and the wider public and be an excellent team player.
Is resilient and highly motivated. Capacity to work under pressure to meet deadlines and organisational priorities. |
An understanding of the Renfrewshire arts scene/community.
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Maintains own interest in developing or emerging areas of relevance, such as climate change, Art practice, film making etc. | ||
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(e.g. ability to meet special demands of the job such as shift work etc)
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A flexible approach will be required to suit the needs of the work programme, working hours may including some evenings and weekends. | A clean Driving licence and use of a car would be beneficial but not essential. | |
To Apply
Please submit a letter of application detailing why you think you could undertake the role, responding to the Role Description and Person Specification. This should be equivalent of an A4 page. Also enclose your CV with details of two references (one should be a past employer or, College/University Lecturer).
Applications should be emailed to murielann@refractive.scot
By the Deadline for Applications: Thursday 31st October 2024 at 5pm
For more information contact Muriel Ann Macleod on murielann@refractive.scot Mob:07789117740
