Event Producer - Scalable Concepts

FeverUp • Chicago, IL

7h • $60,000 - $63,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Fever is the world's leading tech platform for culture and live entertainment, aiming to democratize access to culture and entertainment through its cutting-edge technology and data-driven approach. The platform inspires over 300 million people in over 55 countries monthly and empowers event creators with data and technology to scale, innovate, and reach new audiences. Fever has partnered with major industry leaders like Netflix and F.C. Barcelona, and is backed by leading global investors. The company is looking for individuals with a hands-on mindset to help shape the future of entertainment. This specific role focuses on "Fever Originals," proprietary experiences created using a data-driven content strategy, with a particular emphasis on the "Candlelight Concert Series." The Event Producer will support the Project Manager in all aspects of production to ensure high-quality experiences, acting as the production point of contact for third parties. The role involves researching and implementing new venues and solutions to enhance experiences, requiring flexibility, creativity, attention to detail, and the ability to meet deadlines within budget. The ideal candidate has a proven track record in live event production, is passionate about delivering results and creating fun, entertaining experiences, and possesses strong communication, interpersonal, and project management skills.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in the event production industry
• Ability to manage multiple cities and pull together multiple aspects of an event in an organized and efficient way
• Have an innovative mindset to identify cutting-edge solutions in the production space
• Have a strong network of vendors and venues
• Understanding of technical production requirements
• Familiarity with permitting processes
• Huge appetite for learning and the ability to pick up new skills quickly
• You'll be solution-focused, identifying problem areas and then creating plans to find resolutions
• Have strong communication skills and a proven track record of building positive working relationships
• Curious and keen to push boundaries and try new concepts
• Able to communicate with events partners, brands, agencies, and talent on efforts
• Ability to think strategically when faced with an events partnership brief or with our proprietary data on what events work
• Collaborative and willing to get hands dirty and work on all required events tasks

Nice To Haves

• Experience leading and developing event teams, including direct people management responsibilities, is preferred
• Knowledge of promotional tools such as Facebook and Instagram is a plus
• Strong academic background is a plus

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of event productions, including pre-production logistics planning, vendor selection, hiring, onsite execution, as well as post-event wrap-up
• Create production timelines and ensure that teams are keeping to schedule
• Lead, mentor, and manage Event Managers across assigned markets, providing coaching, performance feedback, and operational guidance to ensure consistent execution and team development
• Communicate and collaborate with internal cross-functional teams and stakeholders to drive alignment and execution of event deliverables
• Participate in internal brainstorm meetings and contribute to creative ideation, particularly representing an on-the-ground perspective
• Manage multiple cities in which Candlelight operates in and help scale to new cities
• Manage budgets of different scales
• Research new vendors
• Venue research and booking
• Secure proper event permits and meet insurance requirements
• Handle administrative duties including expense reports, invoicing, and working with the legal department on contracts
• Domestic and international travel and work across time zones may be required

Benefits

• Attractive compensation package consisting of a base of approx. $60-63k 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
• Gympass membership
• 401k enrollment
• Great work environment with a young, international team of talented people to work with!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed