Youth Programmer and Creative Producer

Brighton
13.45 p/h
Closing Date: 10 Nov 2026 9:00 am

We are looking for an enthusiastic, collaborative, and creative young person to work as part of our Youth Panel to programme, develop and deliver Sounds Like Us, a youth-led creative event showcasing emerging artists and performers. This role is designed as a progression opportunity for young people aged 18-25 who are currently not in education, employment or training (NEET), providing practical experience of arts programming, event production and creative project delivery.

Job Title: Youth Programmer and Creative Producer

Reports To: Sounds Like Us Project Team

Department: Create Music / Brighton Dome & Brighton Festival

Location: Brighton & Hove, with attendance at project meetings and event activity as required

Contract: Approximately 25 hours across a six-month period from November to May. This will include attendance at monthly in-person meetings at Sound Rooms or Brighton Dome, agreed project work between meetings and participation in the final event.

Pay: £13.45 p/h

JOB PURPOSE

The Youth Programmer and Creative Producer will work as part of a Youth Panel to programme, develop and deliver Sounds Like Us, a youth-led creative event showcasing emerging artists and performers.

Working alongside Create Music and Brighton Dome & Brighton Festival staff, Youth Producers / Programmers will contribute to artist selection, event development, marketing activity and audience engagement, ensuring that young people's voices are represented throughout the project.

This role is designed as a progression opportunity for young people aged 18-25 who are currently not in education, employment or training (NEET), providing practical experience of arts programming, event production and creative project delivery.

 

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

1. To support the programming and creative development of Sounds Like Us by:

  • Contributing ideas to shape the vision and direction of the event.
  • Reviewing auditions and supporting performer selection processes.
  • Participating in programming discussions and creative decision-making.
  • Ensuring youth voice is embedded throughout project delivery.

 

2. To support marketing and audience engagement activity by:

  • Contributing to the development of marketing and communications activity.
  • Creating and gathering digital content to promote and document the project.
  • Supporting interviews, storytelling, and audience engagement activities.
  • Contributing ideas for promotional materials and campaign development.

 

3. To support event planning and delivery by:

  • Attending project meetings and development sessions.
  • Contributing to planning discussions and agreed project activities.
  • Supporting delivery of Sounds Like Us events and related activity.
  • Participating in project evaluation and reflection activities.

 

OTHER ACCOUNTABILITIES

  • Work in accordance with organisational safeguarding, equality and data protection policies.
  • Promote inclusive and accessible practice throughout the project.
  • Carry out any other duties reasonably required to support the successful delivery of Sounds Like Us.
  • To work alongside Brighton Festival, Health and Safety, working alongside festival producer in partnership with staff and policies.

 

 

PERSON SPECIFICATION

KNOWLEDGE, INTERESTS AND ATTRIBUTES

Essential

  • Aged 18-25.
  • Currently not in education, employment or training (NEET).
  • Currently live in a BN postcode
  • Ability to work collaboratively with others, build positive relationships, and contribute to shared goals.
  • Curiosity and enthusiasm for music, live events, arts, culture, or the creative industries.
  • Ability to listen to, represent, and advocate for the views and experiences of a diverse range of young people and peers.
  • Ability to contribute ideas, reflect on learning, and take part in practical project activities.

 

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Essential

  • Good communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to contribute ideas and participate in discussions.
  • Ability to work effectively with others.
  • Good organisational skills and reliability.
  • Willingness to learn and develop new skills.

 

Desirable

  • Digital content creation skills.
  • Interviewing, presenting or facilitation skills.
  • Social media or marketing experience.

 

Closing date: Tuesday 10th November 2026 at 9am

Interviews to take place in Brighton on Tuesday 17th November 2026.

Brighton Dome and Festival Ltd is a registered charity and pursues a policy of equal opportunities. Brighton Dome & Festival values diversity, promotes equality and challenges discrimination. We encourage and welcome applications from all backgrounds and all parts of the community, particularly ethnically diverse people who are currently under-represented. All applications are judged on merit.