Event Production Manager

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We’re Fever, the world’s 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, we’re 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? We’ve 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, let’s discuss this role and what you will do to help achieve Fever’s 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.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The role of the Production Managers is to deliver the physical production elements of F1. They are responsible for ensuring that all aspects of production are managed at a local level. The role has a key responsibility in building close working relationships with local production partners and their teams. Production Managers are responsible for the load in and load out of the production and are responsible for ensuring projects are delivered safely and to schedule.

You will: 

• Manage all aspects of event/projects productions, including pre-production logistics planning, vendor selection, hiring, onsite execution, as well as post-event wrap-up


• Develop and implement a holistic event strategy aligned with organizational goals and values.


• Collaborate with senior management to define event/project objectives and key performance indicators (KPIs).


• Manage multiple productions and help scale our Candlelight events against team targets


• Participate in production brainstorm meetings and contribute to creative ideation, particularly representing an on-the-ground perspective


• Develop and manage event production budgets, optimizing resources to achieve strategic goals, identifying revenue generating opportunities and cost-saving measures


• Create productions timelines and ensure that teams are keeping to schedule


• Managea team of  producers, providing guidance and support.


• Assess regional projects and assign within the team or to freelancers as needed  Support the  team to manage priorities, oversee progress towards deliverables and find solutions to complex situations,


• Communicate and collaborate with internal cross-functional teams, departments, and stakeholders to drive alignment and execution of event deliverables


• Maintain an up-to-date directory of freelancers and service providers and an active personal network of contacts within the industry, Research new vendors, technologies, experiences


• 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 

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. 

• 5+ years of experience in the event production industry


• 1-2 years of people management experience


• Professional fluency in English and German. Other languages are a plus.


• Experience as construction manager or in construction of a theater involving the management of contractors is a plus.


• Ability to manage multiple projects at any given time 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


• Proven experience in vendor negotiations, and in managing detailed budgets


• Have a strong 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.


• 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 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


• Knowledge of promotional tools such as Facebook and Instagram is a plus

You 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

• 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


• Work in a location 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 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.

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