Join the next generation of poetry producers and help shape the future of live poetry.
Poet in the City Producers are a group of talented 16-25 year olds producing events for high-profile venues as part of our programme, and advising us on how we engage new audiences. We will provide you with leadership training, industry skills workshops, networking opportunities and creative experiences to progress your careers.
This is a unique opportunity to gain experience and develop your career in the arts, working with some of the world’s leading poets, creative thinkers and arts organisations.
We’re looking for curious, creative and enthusiastic young people to welcome into the Producers.
What will you do?
- Produce your own live poetry events
- Become an ambassador for the live poetry sector, taking an active role in advising on our programming
- Lead and take part in a series of informative roundtable discussions, exploring poetry’s relationship with wider society
- Backstage access to world-class arts events and expert speakers and poets
- Regular workshops on curating, managing and marketing public events
- One-to-one meetings with Poet in the City’s prestigious partners, offering the chance to discuss future career choices
- Tour your event to St Hugh’s College, Oxford University and network with notable alumni
- Welcome and graduation celebrations
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