Production Director

Hi, we're FeverWe're excited you are checking out this job offer.We are the leading global live-entertainment discovery tech platform with a clear mission: to democratize access to culture and entertainment. How do we achieve our mission? Fever has developed a proprietary technology that inspires a global community of over 125M people through personalized and curated experiences in their local city whilst empowering entertainment and event creators to reach new audiences and enhance their experience. Sounds amazing, right? 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.About the Role:We are looking for an experienced, passionate, and critical-thinking Production Director who will not only lead the production of our largest and most exciting 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 live event production and/or experiential marketing. To support the development of new events, the Production Director will research and implement new production formats, technologies, and solutions that could enhance Fever's 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. The right candidate will be a self-starter and have strong interpersonal and project management skills.You will: Manage all aspects of event productions, including pre-production logistics planning, vendor selection, hiring, onsite execution, as well as post-event wrap-upDevelop and implement a holistic event strategy aligned with organizational goals and values.Collaborate with senior management to define event objectives and key performance indicators (KPIs).Manage multiple productions and help scale various Fever Original IPs against team targetsParticipate in marketing brainstorm meetings and contribute to creative ideation, particularly representing an on-the-ground perspectiveDevelop and manage event budgets, optimizing resources to achieve strategic goals, identifying revenue generating opportunities and cost-saving measuresCreate productions timelines and ensure that teams are keeping to scheduleLead and inspire a team of event producers, providing guidance and support.Communicate and collaborate with internal cross-functional teams, departments and stakeholders to drive alignment and execution of event deliverablesResearch new vendors, technologies, experiencesVenue research and bookingSecure proper event permits and meet insurance requirementsHandle administrative duties including expense reports, invoicing, and working with the legal department on contractsDomestic and international travel and work across time zones may be required Qualifications:You have a track record of successfully produced events with strong data analysis, oral and written communication skills. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and pride yourself on your flexible, detailed, analytical mindset.The role requires a mix of business development and operational experience. 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. 10+ years of experience in the event production industryAbility to manage multiple projects at any given time and pull together multiple aspects of an event in an organized and efficient wayHave an innovative mindset to identify cutting edge solutions in the production spaceProven experience in vendor negotiations, and in managing detailed budgetsStrong network of vendors and venues Understanding of technical production requirements Basic knowledge of fabrication processes and familiarity with permitting processes Ability to manage teams and provide guidance to a team.Solution-focused, identifying problem areas and then creating plans to find resolutions Strong communication skills and a proven track record of building positive working relationshipsCurious and keen to push boundaries and try new conceptsAble to communicate with partners, brands, agencies, and talent on effortsAbility to think strategically when faced with an events partnership brief or with our proprietary data on what events workCollaborative and willing to get hands dirtyKnowledge of promotional tools such as Facebook and Instagram is a plusYou can expect to join a group of diverse, hardworking team players, where a cultural fit is someone willing to stay humble and learn and can work nimbly. 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:40% discount on all Fever events and experiencesWork in a trendy location on Sunset Blvd. with possible travel across our marketsResponsibility from day one and professional and personal growth and the opportunity to have a real impact in a high-growth global category leaderHealth, Dental & Vision InsuranceGympass membership401k enrollmentGreat work environment with a young, international team of talented people to work withOur 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 haveA 60 min online test with three topics: logic, analytics, and written understandingA 30 min meeting with a hiring managerA 45 min video call with your future manager, including questions about your profile and a business case presentation (to be prepared in advance)Thank you for considering joining Fever. We cannot wait to learn more about you!If you want to learn more about us: Fever's Blog | Tech.Eu |TechCrunchFever is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workspace where everyone's background and ideas count. Our main goal is to find the best possible talent regardless of place of birth, racial or ethnic origin, gender, gender identity, religion, opinion, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, marital status, age or caring responsibilities. We encourage everyone to apply!If you require any kind of accommodation during the selection process please contact our Talent team so we can help you by providing a welcoming and seamless journey.If you want to know more about how Fever processes your personal data, click here Fever - Candidate Privacy Notice

Created: 2024-11-02