Regional Production Director (Events)
Chicago, IL - 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 produce one-of-a-kind events and experiences that allow people to have unforgettable moments.
With input and support from the global team and in close collaboration with Regional Managers this leadership role is responsible for overseeing all assigned production activities within the designated region. The role ensures the seamless execution of live events and permanent experiences to the highest standards focusing on consistency resource efficiency and advancing the companys strategic objectives. It involves managing multiple production teams ensuring high-quality delivery and aligning regional efforts with global goals. The position provides high-level oversight of multiple production teams drives process consistency and represents the production function in critical regional and global forums.
About the Role:
- Oversee all production activities in the assigned region ensuring that each event aligns with the companys standards and brand identity.
- With Regional and New Ventures managers develop and implement production strategies that align with the companys overall goals regional market trends and business objectives.
- Evaluate the feasibility and potential risks for all regional projects. Work with Production Leads in various Global Teams to clarify partners needs review expectations as per local regulations share documentations and learnings from former markets to anticipate potential issues and gain in efficiencies adjust internal processes when required.
- Work with senior leadership to develop budgets for regional productions and ensure efficient allocation of resources across multiple events and locations.
- Supervise the planning and execution of all projects within the territory.
- Ensure that all event timelines production schedules and logistics are managed effectively from pre-production through to event wrap-up.
- Collaborate with various departments including technical creative marketing and finance to ensure seamless production operations.
- Ensure that every production meets the companys creative and technical standards comply with local labour laws industry standards and adheres to health and safety regulations.
- Provide on-the-ground leadership to address any technical or operational issues that arise during production offering solutions to minimize impact on the event.
- Lead a regional team of production managers technical directors production coordinators and other staff. Accountable for how the production team meets budget trade offs. Provide mentorship and performance feedback and evaluations.
- Oversee contracts negotiations with vendors suppliers and venues to ensure favourable terms and cost-effective production solutions.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for key stakeholders clients and partners in the region. Represent the company in all regional production meetings and negotiations.
- Ensure all production teams adhere to established inventory and storage processes.
- Identify and assess new opportunities for live entertainment productions within the region including potential venues partnerships and collaborations.
- Continuously monitor regional entertainment and production trends adjusting strategies and offerings to meet evolving audience expectations.
About You:
Candidates need to be passionate about the live entertainment 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 compelling experiences.
- 15 years of leadership in live events immersive experiences or attractions with proven end-to-end production accountability.
- Demonstrated success managing multi-market teams and complex event portfolios.
- Strong leadership presence able to influence cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders.
- Proven financial acumen vendor negotiation expertise and experience managing multi-million-euro budgets.
- Extensive network of respected vendors and freelance talent.
- Exceptional communication skills with fluency in English
- Ability to thrive in fast-paced ambiguous environments while maintaining detail orientation and strategic clarity.
- Solution-oriented mindset with the ability to anticipate issues and lead teams through complex challenges.
- Collaborative humble and adaptable; comfortable working hands-on when needed.
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally and operate across time zones.
Benefits & Perks:
- Attractive compensation package and the potential to earn a significant bonus for top performance (Total compensation of 165.000-180.000 USD)
- Opportunity to have a real impact in a high-growth global category leader
- 40% discount on all Fever events and experiences
- Private health insurance
- Gympass Memberships
- Work in the heart of the city with possible travel across our markets
- Responsibility from day one and professional and personal growth
- Great work environment with a young 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 meeting with a 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)
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Required Experience:
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About Company
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