Light the Blue 2026 Assistant Producer – Call-out Reports To: Creative Producer, Light the Blue & Head of Creative Engagement Project Dates: 11 th May – 14 th June 2026 Commitment Outline: w/c 11 th and 18 th May– 1 day per week w/c 25 th May – 2 days w/c 1 st and 8 th June – 4 days per week 12 days in total Contract: This role is offered on a freelance basis. The successful candidate will be responsible for their own Tax and NI contributions. Fee: £1,500 (12 days @ £125 per day) Base: Aberdeen Aberdeen Performing Arts is looking for an Assistant Producer to support the delivery of Light the Blue 2026, our festival for and by young people. We are looking for an early career arts worker looking to take the next step in their producing career who is interested in developing their skills in a live festival environment. About Light the Blue Light the Blue is our festival for and by young people, returning 2 nd – 14 th June 2026 for a fortnight of performances, opportunities and events inspired by the theme looking forward / looking back. This year’s festival invites over 1000 young and professional artists, school pupils and early career creatives from across Scotland to imagine the shape of the world in time to come or reflect on memories and moments that have shaped who they are today. It will offer insight into career pathways within the arts, skills development for local creatives, memorable experiences and first performance opportunities. Light the Blue will celebrate the voices of the next generation and inspire audiences in theatres, shopping centres, gardens, playgrounds and unexpected spaces across Aberdeen. Everyone is welcome to play, to be curious and to celebrate the joy of telling stories with us. Find out more about the festival here: www.aberdeenperformingarts.com/light-the-blue Responsibilities The Assistant Producer will work alongside the Creative Producer and Associate Producer to provide creative, administrative and live event support in the immediate lead-up to and during this year’s festival. Duties will include (but will not be limited to): Assisting with event preparation tasks including compiling documents, scheduling, liaising with relevant departments and ensuring information is up-to-date; Assisting with artist liaison tasks, ensuring participants and performers are looked after before and during their time on-site; Liaising with and supporting marketing, technical, operations, front of house and other teams in the set-up of key events; Contributing to planning and briefing meetings; Assisting with the practical delivery of events, engaging with artists, audiences, relevant departments and partners where required; Engaging with large numbers of young people in a support facilitator role as required; Taking responsibility for certain aspects of events such as coordinating the movements of young participants or overseeing specific zones during big day events; Working collaboratively and responsively to the evolving needs of delivering a successful festival; Contributing to the evaluation of the festival. Who are we looking for? This is a career development opportunity, ideal for individuals who are actively pursuing a future in producing for live events and/or multi-artform festivals. We are particularly keen to hear from those who are early career and are passionate about working in a creative, fast-paced festival environment. We are committed to promoting equality and inclusivity and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and age groups. You must: be actively pursuing a career in the arts industry; have some experience in the arts industry – as a facilitator, producer, performer, creative, in a customer-facing, technical or similar role; have a genuine interest in developing as a producer for live events and/or festivals; have an interest in performances/events involving young people and young audiences; be confident, adaptable and willing to learn in a practical environment. We will work with the successful candidate to identify particular areas of interest and tailor the role to best support them in developing their practice. There is no travel allowance offered with these roles, therefore we are looking for individuals based in or around Aberdeen. Application Process To apply for the Assistant Producer role for Light the Blue 2026, visit https://www.aberdeenperformingarts.com/work-with-us/. As well as providing a C.V., you will be asked to tell us about: Tell us about any relevant experience you have Why are you interested in the role? What excites you about Light the Blue? Why are you perfect for the role? What would you like to learn from the role? Tell us about your availability across the project dates The deadline for applications is Thursday 23 rd April at 11pm. Shortlist meetings will take place in Aberdeen on Wednesday 29 th or Thursday 30 th April, with offers made by Friday 1 st May, end of day. You may wish to apply by video or audio instead of a cover letter and in addition to sending us your CV. To do this please ensure it is saved in an easily accessible format and send via a We Transfer link to [email protected]. Videos should be no longer than 5 minutes long (maximum). If you have access requirements or need additional support to apply or to progress your application, please let us know so we can help - this information will not be a factor in our decision making. We run a Guaranteed Interview Scheme, which offers disabled people or those who are care experienced a guaranteed interview, if they meet the essential criteria for the role. Please let us know in your application if you would like to be considered in the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to the principle of diversity in all areas. In that spirit, applicants with diverse backgrounds, experiences, ability and perspectives are encouraged to apply. If you have any questions or would like to arrange an informal chat about the role, please contact [email protected].