Project Manager for DR Big Band

DR Big Band is looking for a visionary and experienced Project Manager.

The Project Manager is responsible for the running of DR Big Band in accordance with the overall strategy of DR Ensembles and in co-operation with the other ensembles, the Danish National Chamber Orchestra, the Danish National Symphony Orchestra and the Danish National Choirs.

The Project Manager refers directly to the Director of the DR Big Band.

The duties of the Project Manager include:

• Planning of concert projects, broadcasts, tours and CD/DVD recordings in co-operation with the Repertoire Group of the DR Big Band
• Engagements of domestic and international soloists and conductors
• Budgets and accounts
• Profiling and branding of DR Big Band

The Project Manager must possess: 

• A comprehensive knowledge of and documented experience in working with jazz music and other jazz-related music
• Knowledge and insight into the current jazz scene, domestic as well as international
• Management experience within the arts
• Insight into collaboration between the executive level, the orchestra and conductors
• Exceptional insight into working with artists in long-term strategies of musical development
• An extensive international network of contacts and understanding of the Scandinavian Jazz Scene and the desire to develop a good understanding of the Danish Jazz Scene
• A desire to participate in the joint development of all DR’s ensembles
• Social and human skills and a high level of empathy
• Flair for communication

Through long-term work with artists and musicians the Project Manager shall develop the DR Big Band continuously, whilst maintaining the high level of quality expected from this historically significant ensemble.

DR wishes to reflect society. Therefore, we encourage women and men regardless of age, religion, disability and ethnic backgrounds to apply.

DR Byen has a smoke-free indoor environment and a subway station close by.

If you wish to hear more about the position, please contact Director of Music Kim Bohr, email: kbc@dr.dk

Positions with DR are applied for electronically. Submit your application and CV to job@dr.dk, marking the e-mail  020-2013.

Application deadline: The 7th of March 2013

Your application will be registered  by the DR systems when you get an acknowledgment
by way of auto-reply from DR HR.

The DR Big Band, founded in 1964, is the leading big band in Denmark and forms an integrated part of DR Ensembles. The Big Band produces around 25 concerts plus repeats per season with broadcasts on all DR medias and platforms. 

The musicians of DR Big Band are employed 6 months a year – from 1 October – 1 April. In addition the Band plays a number of concerts during the summer season.

All the ensembles: Danish National Symphony Orchestra, Danish National Chamber Orchestra, DR Big Bandet, Danish National Vocal Ensemble, Danish National Choir, Danish National Girls Choir and the Choral School belong to the department of DR Ensembles. DR Ensembles produce and present live music at the highest international level for all DR medias and platforms, and with a focus towards all age- and target groups. It is our aim to deliver sublime artistic quality and make as large an audience as possible appreciate high-quality music.

The DR Ensembles are resident in Koncerthuset, DR, Emil Holms Kanal 20, 0999 Copenhagen C.