Company Overview

Dance Ensemble Singapore (DES) was founded in 1993 to present diverse dance styles through its professional company and academy. DES participates in major local and international cultural festivals, showcasing a broad range of dance arts.

Job Summary

The Senior Executive, Arts & Marketing supports DES’s productions, programmes, and marketing efforts through hands-on arts operations and marketing execution in a dynamic, small arts organisation.

Responsibilities

Arts Projects & Operations

• Coordinate DES productions and programmes for DES Arts and DES School to ensure seamless delivery of events
• Manage project timelines, logistics, venue arrangements, and artist coordination to meet production schedules
• Liaise with vendors, venues, and internal teams to facilitate smooth event execution
• Oversee event operations, rehearsals, and performance requirements to maintain quality standards
• Prepare post-event reports and maintain comprehensive project documentation for organisational review

Marketing Execution

• Execute marketing campaigns for productions and programmes to drive audience engagement and attendance
• Manage and update social media platforms, website content, and electronic direct mail (EDM) communications
• Coordinate production of marketing collaterals including posters, banners, and e-programmes with designers and vendors
• Monitor production schedules to ensure timely delivery of marketing materials
• Track and report audience engagement and response metrics to inform marketing strategies

Grants & Administration (Support Role)

• Support grant application and reporting processes by collating data and drafting required documents
• Maintain organised filing and documentation of projects and marketing materials for easy retrieval
• Assist in preparing sponsorship decks and reports to support funding and partnership efforts

Audience Development & Outreach

• Support outreach initiatives with schools, community groups, and partners to expand the audience base
• Assist in audience engagement activities and follow-up communications to build lasting relationships

Required competencies and certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Arts Management, Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field
• Minimum 2 to 3 years of relevant experience in arts administration, events, marketing, or communications
• Proficient written and verbal communication skills in English and Mandarin to support bilingual engagement in marketing and outreach
• Competent in using social media platforms and basic digital marketing tools to execute campaigns effectively
• Strong organisational and coordination skills to manage multiple concurrent tasks efficiently
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a small team environment

Preferred competencies and qualifications

• Interest in the arts and experience working in an arts organisation is advantageous

Other Information

Working Hours

• 40 hours per week, 5-day work week
• Weekend and weeknight work required during performances, rehearsals, or events

Additional Information

• Broad exposure across arts operations, marketing, and community engagement
• Opportunities to develop skills in project coordination, marketing execution, and arts administration