Intern with The Finger Players

Application for this position is CLOSED. Should you like to work with The Finger Players, please email admin@fingerplayers.com with a cover letter and your latest CV, and we will get back to you when we are looking for interns again.

The Finger Players (TFP) is one of Singapore's leading theatre companies, best known for inventively fusing puppetry elements into its visually-arresting productions, and its strong advocacy of puppetry. Founded in 1999, TFP strives to be a centre of research and development for the creation and performance of puppetry in Singapore. 

In 2019, TFP became the first arts collective in Singapore to operate on a rotating artistic director model, with each Artistic Director helming the fort for a stipulated tenure. The Artistic Director is supported by a team of core members who are integral to The Finger Players since its inception. This term (2020 – 2023) is led by Co-Artistic Directors, Ellison Tan and Myra Loke. 

Currently, the company operates four branches: Main Season, International, Outreach and Capability Development. 

We are seeking TWO interns for the period of January - March 2023.

(1) MARKETING INTERN

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist in executing marketing strategies on social media
  • Brainstorming with the team content on social media
  • Assist in managing backend of company website 
  • Support in the monitoring and reporting of digital engagement statistics 
  • Assist the team / company in other departments where necessary 

Pre-requisites:

  • Preferably with a background in Arts Management, Theatre Studies, Business, related-disciplines.
  • A strong interest and passion in the arts/theatre.
  • Proficiency in any design / video editing software 
  • A strong interest and passion in the arts/theatre.
  • Able to work in a team, high level of responsibility, sharp eye for detail, creative flair, ace copywriting skills that stems from a love for the art form, is able to work independently, multi-task and have good time management skills.
  • A highly self-motivated individual with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a good command of English. 
  • Two productions in our calendar next year will be performed in Mandarin, but support from the team will be provided if you are not a Mandarin-speaker / are not confident in the language
  • Willingness to work on weekends and after regular office hours during production periods
  • Able to commit on a full-time basis for at least 3 months, starting from January 2023

(2) PROGRAMMES INTERN

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist in the execution of productions, masterclasses and workshops.
  • Assist in project/event management.
  • Assist in ticketing.
  • Assist in general office operations and administration.

Pre-requisites:

  • Preferably with a background in Arts Management, Theatre Studies, Technical Theatre, Business, related-disciplines.
  • Good knowledge of MS Office (Word Doc, Excel Spreadsheet, PowerPoint).
  • Basic understanding with some hands-on experience in production and stage management.
  • A strong interest and passion in the arts/theatre.
  • - A highly self-motivated individual with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a good command of English. 
  • Due to the nature of the productions in 2023, we would require you to have a decent command of the Mandarin language. 
  • Willingness to work on weekends and after regular office hours during production periods.
  • Able to commit on a full-time basis for at least 3 months, starting from January 2023.

Interested applicants may send a copy of your CV including a photo with 2 referees to admin@fingerplayers.com, by 25 Nov 2022.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview.

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