About this role
Festival Producer
Job Summary
Do you enjoy dance music? Do you excel at producing events? Then you’re in luck! We are looking for a highly motivated self-starter who embodies both a passion for dance culture and a love of production and operations. Is this you? Read on…
WHO ARE WE? Insomniac produces some of the most innovative, immersive music festivals and events in the world. Enhanced by state-of-the-art lighting, pyrotechnics and sound design, large-scale art installations, theatrical performers and next generation special effects, our events captivate the senses and inspire a unique level of fan interaction. The quality of the Headliner experience is our top priority.
Insomniac produces 10,000 concerts, club nights and festivals for seven million attendees annually across the globe. Since its inception, Insomniac's events have taken place in 13 countries across five continents. The company's premiere annual event, Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas, is the world’s largest dance music festival and attracts more than 525,000 fans over three days. The company was founded by Pasquale Rotella and has been based in Los Angeles since it was formed in 1993.
THE ROLE The Festival Producer takes a key leadership role in the planning and execution of assigned festivals, concerts, and branded shows. They work with the Promoter to create the vision of the brand and manage the team that is responsible for bringing the event to life. This is not a remote position.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Partner with key festival team (Promoter, Project Manager, Site Production, FOH Operations, BOH Operations, Stage Production, Experience Team, Finance Lead, Marketing, and select ancillaries) to produce the highest quality festivals in the industry
- Partner with Promoter and Finance Lead to create budget and then manage all production related department heads with planning and spending per budget
- Partner with CAD designer to create festival layout
- Issue festival org chart and confirmation sheet with project manager
- Assign Pressure Point Managers for key headliner facing areas to ensure best experience
- Oversee and ensure all event permits are obtained
- Partner with local agencies in planning phase and throughout event. Must coordinate group all agency meetings to include these agencies and key operational leads from Insomniac
- Oversee event capacities and ensure safety and comfort of headliners are always considered while also creating best possible experience
- Establish and maintain a strong relationship with the venue and local agencies involved in each event
- Partner with VP, Risk Management and issue the Festival Operations & Emergency Action Plan to include all pertinent information for event operational c