About this role
About the Role Insomniac is seeking a Producer for Concerts to take a key leadership role in planning and executing all concerts. The role partners with the Promoter and Senior Director, Concerts & Branded shows to create the vision of the brand and manage the team responsible for bringing the event to life. This is an on-site, non-remote position reporting to the Senior Producer. What You'll Do
- Partner with the Concert Promoter to lead the concert team to produce the highest quality in the industry
- Ensure planning and execution of all on-site production operations, staffing including: security, health & safety, box office, traffic, parking, cleaning, sanitation, VIP/Skydeck, artist compound and transportation
- Partner with CAD designer to create concert and special event layouts
- Create agenda and lead team in weekly Production & Operations meetings
- Work on special projects such as the Electric Mile that combines large event planning capabilities with new ideas to drive additional unique events and cater to a wider demographic
- Develop cost effective budgets by obtaining best valued vendor bids and negotiations
- Partner with Promoter and finance lead to create budget and then manage all production related department heads with planning and spending per budget
- Work with local agencies in planning phase and throughout event and coordinate group all agency meetings to include these agencies and key operational leads from Insomniac
- Serve as main point of contact for venue
- Issue event org chart and confirmation sheet with project manager
- Manage event capacities and ensure safety and comfort of headliners are always considered while also creating best possible experience
- Ensure on-site staff are adequately prepared for emergencies
- Oversee and ensure special permits are handled for each event
- Assign Pressure Point Managers for key headliner facing points to ensure best experience
- Create and issue the Concert Operations & Emergency Action Plan
- Ensure all on-site structures meet Insomniac safety standards
- Frequent travel will be required What We're Looking For
- 10+ years’ experience in live event planning and producing
- Proven ability to manage teams for planning and building large-scale events or music festivals
- Proven ability to develop and execute staff training sessions
- Sterling reputation for excellence in the required role with at least five top notch references
- Proficiency in spreadsheets
- Must be motivated with an “Everything is possible” attitude
- Must be an active problem solver, instilled with a sense of urgency for projects large and small
- Willing to travel domestically and internationally
- Able to tolerate loud noise levels & busy environments
- Able to manage multiple projects and requests against multiple tight deadlines and timelines
- May work in drastic temperature climates
- Must maintain strict confidentiality and exercise utmost discretion in dealing with staff, vendors and business associates
- Must be willing to work during evening and weekend hours and travel to events as required to meet deadlines
- Applicants in the U.S. must possess work authorization, which does not require sponsorship by Insomniac for a visa. Compensation & Benefits
- Salary and benefits are not specified in the posting.