HomeMy WebLinkAbout11. Producer Interviews 2018_v3Producer Interviews– RFP Process for 2018 funding
Final decision on interview format for Monday, October 9, 2017 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.
• Call in interviews will be allowed if accompanied by a presentation.
• Event recaps will be presented at the meeting on 10/9 first thing in the
morning before the RFP interviews begin. CSE reads event recaps ahead of
time and votes to release funds at that time.
Commission on Special Events July 5, 2017