Junior Producer

FeverUp • Chicago, IL

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

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 junior event producer who will support our Project Manager in all aspects of production ensuring that high-quality experiences are delivered. This person will serve as the point of contact on the production side of all projects, being responsible for the third parties involved in the execution and development of the production deliverables. To support the development of Scalable experiences, the Junior Producer will research and periodically implement new venues, and solutions that could enhance Fever’s experiences. 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 live event production. 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. The right candidate will be a self-starter and have strong interpersonal and project management skills.

Requirements

• 1+ 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
• 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
• Strong academic background is a plus

Nice To Haves

• Proven track record of successfully producing events with strong data analysis, oral and written communication skills.
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment and pride yourself on your flexible, detailed, analytical mindset.
• Mix of business development and operational experience.
• Passionate about the entertainment/events industry.
• 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.
• Preferred experience in Theater / Stage Management
• Knowledge of promotional tools such as Facebook and Instagram 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
• 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 scalable experiences 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 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees