⚠️Please Note, this is not a Full Time Job. This is Event work.
Position: Master of Ceremony
Job Overview
Animangapop requires a Main Stage M.C to help facilitate Stage activations during our events. This is an important role within the business as you will be the main focus point for all acts happening on stage. We look for Creative Thinking, self-starters and problem solvers to join our team. If you feel like you want to take on this challenge and be part of something exciting then read on.
Responsibilities
In this position you would be acting as the host of the event to ensure a smooth, organised and engaging experience for the audience. Key duties would include, introductions of performers, key speakers, guests and the Cosplay Competition. You would also be required to work closely with the Stage and Operations Director in managing the stage schedules, keeping the audience well informed and creating a positive atmosphere through public speaking, humour and crowd engagement.
Core Responsibilities
- Host & Engage the audience - Maintain the audience's attention and energy, set the tone, and make guests feel welcome and informed throughout the event.
- Introduce speakers, Guests, and Performers - Announce participants with enthusiasm and provide context, ensuring a seamless transition between segments.
- Manage the stage flow - Keep the stage on schedule by managing the timing of different activities, from speeches to breaks.
- Serve as a central figure - Act as the public face of the event, representing the organizers and handling logistical announcements or questions (if any).
- Create a sense of anticipation - Build excitement for upcoming segments by teasing or summarizing what's next.
Additional Responsibilities
- Be a team player - From time to time, as an when the Company requires it. You maybe required to work within a different area of the event to help out. This will not effect your reimbursement packages laid out below.
Requirements
Please note some of these requirements are mandatory, marked in bold.
- You must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
- You must be be a confident public speaker.
- Good at communicating with others within the team.
- Be able to attend meetings in our Plymouth Office (when required).
- Being a team player.
- Be confident in utilising online platforms or a quick learner in utilising communication tools and office-based applications. Such as, Google, Email, Slack, Discord, WhatsApp.
- A methodical thinker with the ability to timetable a schedule.
- Be able to work to deadlines and be self-motivated to achieve the tasks that are set out for you.
- Ability to drive is desirable but not essential.
- Ability to travel is essential.
- Ability to work from home.
- Own your own Laptop and Smartphone (if not, we can supply).
Reimbursement package
Animangapop likes to pride itself on good quality reimbursement packages for all of its crew. We are able to offer the following for the right candidate.
- Accommodation - (usually the night before the event, unless a weekender event).
- Lunch - Lunch is provided during the opening hours of the show.
- Professional Services Fee - You may invoice Animangapop Ltd a set amount of £80.00 per show day in return for your services.
- Setup Bonus - You may invoice Animangapop Ltd an additional £20.00 if you are able to help with setup of the event.
- Parking Fees - You may pass on any parking fees with receipt and this will be reimbursed.
- Systems Training - Training on all systems we use will be provided.
- Office Day Accommodation - When required to come to the office in Plymouth, Accommodation will be provided for 1 x night.
Things that we do not cover.
- Additional nights in the hotel and/or add-ons.
- Travel.
As well as all of the above reimbursements you will gain great insight on how conventions are put together. All the hard-work, time and multiple skill sets it that are required to make the magic happen! You will also be working in an environment with like-minded people that's passions will match you own in different area's of the scene.
How to apply.
If you like the sound of all the above and would like to apply for the role. Please click on the link below and you will be sent to our application form.
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Please DO NOT apply through any other means of contacting us as this WILL be ignored. Thank you.