Theatre in Wales

Nick John Trainee (3-year contract)
date added:21 November 2012

Welsh National Opera is seeking to appoint a trainee for dramaturg work for a fixed term period of 3 years which will carry the title the Nick John Trainee.

The successful candidate will report to David Pountney the Chief Executive and Artistic Director and will be engaged in a range of artistic and academic research for the operatic and concert repertoire for the Artistic Director’s themed seasons, as well as providing editorial work for the Marketing Department, giving pre-performance talks and preparing surtitles.


This is an ideal position for someone who has a passion for opera, an inquisitive mind who enjoys research and writing, as well as interaction with the public and wants to build a career in arts administration in research, translation and editorial work.

This trainee position will be mentored by David Pountney, one of opera’s leading directors. The position is supported by “The Nicholas John Trust” and the post is funding dependant.


Deadline for applications: 3 December

Interviews 6 & 11 December

For further information and an application pack go to www.wno.org.uk/about-us/vacancies, Email Human.Resources@wno.org.uk or contact the HR Department, WNO, Wales Millennium Centre, Bute Place, Cardiff CF10 5AL. Tel: 029 2063 5000.

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contact :
email: Human.Resources@wno.org.uk
web: www.wno.org.uk/about-us/vacancies

When responding to this advert please mention that you saw it on the Theatre in Wales web site!