HomeMy WebLinkAbout4. Producer Interviews 2018_v2Producer Interviews– RFP Process for 2018 funding
Final decision on interview format for Monday, October 9, 2018 below:
Same as last year: schedule everyone in one day, give each event 10 minutes to present.
Key points & process:
• Interview slot provided for every event who applies.
• Schedule order TBD based on number and type of RFP’s received, order to be determined once
RFP’s are received on September 25.
• Suggest using an interview timer again.
• Total time for each producer to pitch: 5 minutes
• Time for CSE to ask questions: 5 minutes*
o *CSE reserves the right to extend the interview if desired
• Staff will create a “pitch” template and provide to each event producer as a guideline
o Template will include information that has not been shared in the event RFP
o Staff strongly suggests the use of the pitch template to the event producers.
• Staff will email and/or speak to each new event to coach them on what to expect and how to
deliver their pitch.
• Staff email sent out to producers regarding format and process for pitch during interview
meeting, it’s up to event producer to schedule a call with Event Liaison Specialist to review.
• CSE reads event recaps ahead of time and votes to release funds during the interview or in the
following month’s CSE meeting.
• Call in interviews will be allowed if accompanied by a presentation.