Lead Producer
Austin, TX - USA
Job Summary
Hey there!
Were Fever the worlds leading tech platform for culture and live entertainment.
Our mission To democratize access to culture and entertainment. With our proprietary cutting-edge technology and data-driven approach were revolutionizing the way people engage with live entertainment.
Every month our platform inspires over 300 million people in 55 countries (and counting) to discover unforgettable experiences while also empowering event creators with our data and technology helping them scale innovate and enhance their events to reach new audiences.
Our results Weve teamed up with major industry leaders like Netflix F.C. Barcelona and Primavera Sound presented international award-winning experiences and are backed by several leading global investors! Impressive right
To achieve our mission we are looking for bar-raisers with a hands-on mindset who are eager to help shape the future of entertainment!
Ready to be part of the experience
Now lets discuss this role and what you will do to help achieve Fevers mission.
As part of the Fever Originals team you will use data and insights to create one-of-a-kind events and experiences that allow people to have unforgettable moments.
We are looking for an experienced passionate and critical-thinking Producer who will not only lead the production of our largest and most exciting SSI (Strategic Scalable Initiatives) experiences but also manage a team of Associate and Junior producers to ensure that high-quality experiences are delivered.
This role requires flexibility creativity attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines while staying within budget. The ideal candidate has a proven track record in the production of live events shows touring production culinary experience and/or immersive experiences.
The Lead Producer will be accountable for the implementation and perfect execution of scalable events across their region. Theyll be responsible for challenging and adapting the event to the local specificities proposing new production formats technologies and solutions that could enhance Fevers experiences as well as play a pivotal role in shaping our event strategy.
Candidates should be passionate about delivering results and producing fun and entertaining experiences for all walks of the public. Strong communication skills are critical to success in this role as well as showing clear leadership approaches to team management. The right candidate will be a self-starter and have strong interpersonal and project management skills.
About the Role:
- Manage all aspects of event productions including pre-production logistics planning hiring onsite execution as well as post-event wrap-up and reporting
- Manage several productions and help scale various Fever Original SSI events against team targets. Efficiently manage your portfolio of events SSI being characterized by a high volume of events happening simultaneously.
- Develop and manage event production budgets optimizing resources to achieve strategic goals identifying revenue generating opportunities and cost-saving measures
- Manage a team of local producers providing training guidance and support. As well as structured day to day management and performance reviews
- Source and manage freelancers vendors and service providers and ensure delivery of quality services as per company standards.
- Add an experienced voice to venue scouting and booking work with the business team to negotiate contracts with venues third party vendors and talent
- Create productions timelines and ensure that teams are keeping to schedule
- Secure proper event permits and meet insurance requirements complete risk assessments when necessary be knowledgeable of regulations and best practices.
- Understand the processes of all administrative duties that your Producers will be undertaking including expense reports invoicing and working with the legal department on contracts
- Communicate and collaborate with internal cross-functional teams departments and senior stakeholders to drive alignment and execution of event deliverables & SSI targets
- Work with the Project Management team to ensure SSI Global teams expectations financial targets and standards are met.
- Domestic and international travel and work across time zones may be required
About You:
You have a successful track record of Producing live events / shows with strong oral and written communication skills. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and pride yourself on your flexible detailed analytical mindset.
Candidates need to be passionate about the entertainment/events industry. You will have to be comfortable delivering results in an ambiguous environment being exceptionally detail-oriented while looking around corners and thinking bigger about how we create a compelling experience.
- 8 years experience in Live events / experience production industry / between 3-10 direct reports in a previous role
- Experience as Producer or Senior Project Manager for theatre/dance entertainment or similar project with key involvement in the management of third party vendors freelancers and contractors. Ability to manage multiple projects in different cities at any given time and pull together multiple aspects of an event in an organized and efficient way
- Proven experience in vendor negotiations managing production budgets and production issues such as permitting Health & Safety and other rules and regulations in your region
- Understanding of fabrication & design processes of a range of show elements: costume scenography Lighting Sound etc.
- Curious with an appetite for learning keen to push boundaries and try new concepts and the ability to pick up new skills quickly.
- Able to communicate with various stakeholders working collaboratively and willing to be hands-on.
- Solution-focused identifying problem areas and ways to optimise creating plans to find resolutions to roll out amongst all your Regional Producers
You can expect to join a group of diverse hardworking team players where a cultural fit is the ability to stay humble work nimbly and learn as well as share expertise. We welcome applications with unusual backgrounds with the expectation that the applicant will have acquired hard or soft skills and maturity throughout their experiences.
Benefits:
- Attractive compensation package consisting of base salary and the potential to earn a significant bonus for top performance.
- Opportunity to have a real impact in a high-growth global category leader
- 40% discount on all Fever events and experiences
- Possible travel across our markets
- Responsibility from day one and professional and personal growth
- Health Dental & Vision Insurance
- Great work environment with a fun international team of talented people to work with
Our Hiring Process:
- A 30 min video call with one of our Talent Acquisition Managers to better understand your career plan assess cultural fit and answer any questions you may have
- A 60 min online test with three topics: logic analytics and written understanding
- A 30 min interview with the hiring manager
- A 45 min video call with your future manager including questions about your profile and a business case presentation (to be prepared in advance)
On average our process lasts 20 working days and offers usually follow within a week.
Required Experience:
IC
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