Programme, Artiste & Guest Relations Officer

Key duties

• Develop and maintain the master event programme and running order.
• Coordinate communications with artistes, DJs, comedians, dancers, presenters and invited guests.
• Maintain performer confirmation records, arrival schedules and performance requirements.
• Coordinate rehearsal planning and programme transitions.
• Support audience-engagement planning and interactive activities.
• Work with the technical production partner on programme timing and stage requirements.
• Maintain a register of outstanding participant requirements.
• Escalate programme conflicts and unconfirmed arrangements.

Expected deliverables

• A programme and participant register by the end of Week 1.
• A draft master running order by the end of Week 2.
• A weekly participant confirmation tracker.
• A programme requirements register by the end of Week 3.
• An audience-engagement plan by the end of Week 4.
• A revised operational running order by the end of Week 6.
• A complete programme handover pack by the end of Week 8.

Minimum academic qualifications

• A bachelor's degree or HND in Event Management, Theatre Arts, Performing Arts, Mass Communication, Hospitality Management, Public Relations, Business Administration or a related discipline.
• OND holders with relevant event, entertainment, hospitality or artiste-management experience may be considered.

Required experience

• Preferably 1 - 2 years of experience in event coordination, artiste liaison, entertainment production, guest relations, hospitality or programme management.
• Experience coordinating schedules, performers, guests, rehearsals or event-day activities will be an advantage.
• Strong interpersonal, organisational and communication skills are required.

Essential programme requirement

• The current planning brief schedules LAVIDA's live EP performance for 1:00 AM, with approximately one hour allocated.
• The programme officer must ensure that the running order, performer coordination and technical preparation reflect this requirement unless management formally approves a change.

Desirable competencies

• Event scheduling, artiste relations, stage coordination, guest management, entertainment knowledge and problem-solving under pressure.