Freelance Local Event Producer, Virginia Beach (contract, revenue share)
Job Overview
Employment Type
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $42,700.00 - $75,900.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
flexible schedule
commission-based pay
Access to global community
training and resources
Opportunity for creative ownership
collaborative work environment
Networking opportunities
Job Description
Sofar Sounds is a vibrant global community dedicated to connecting creatives and audiences through unique and intimate live music experiences. Established in London in 2009, Sofar Sounds has grown into a worldwide network that operates in over 400 cities. The company transforms everyday spaces—from living rooms and rooftops to boutiques and museums—into captivating venues that foster inclusivity and community engagement. This innovative approach has redefined how live music is experienced, making it accessible, personal, and memorable.
Driven by a deep passion for music and cultural discovery, Sofar Sounds is more than just a live music company; it is a ... Show More
Driven by a deep passion for music and cultural discovery, Sofar Sounds is more than just a live music company; it is a ... Show More
Job Requirements
- You must be based in the designated city
- Deep connections to your local scene and active role in building community around it
- 3-5 years of experience in live event curation, production, and promotions
- Experience selling event sponsorships or marketing activations
- Confidence pitching ideas and event concepts to potential sponsors
- Strong knowledge of your city's neighborhoods and local culture
- Excellent relationship-building skills with community organizations and local businesses
- Professional approach with a sense of ownership and pride in work
- Exceptional time management and communication skills
- Ability to work independently with a collaborative mindset
Job Qualifications
- 3-5 years of experience in live event curation, production, and promotions
- Experience selling event sponsorships or marketing activations, preferably in the live events or experiential marketing space
- Confidence pitching ideas and event concepts to potential sponsors with a track record of closing partnership deals
- Strong pulse on your city and its unique neighborhoods
- Natural connector with excellence in building relationships with diverse community-driven organizations, media partners, or local businesses
- Ability to promote and build strategic alliances to sell more tickets
- Exceptional time management skills
- Clear communicator
- Ability to work autonomously while staying connected to the broader organization
Job Duties
- Strengthen Sofar's brand in your local community promoting and selling tickets in your city with self-directed local marketing tactics
- Create a vision to build and execute your city's strategy - number of monthly shows, neighborhoods, show theme ideas, etc.
- Lead curation and booking for experiences in your city with the highest-quality, diverse set of artists and venues, continuing to grow our networks, as needed
- Own the staffing and quality of shows in your local market, working to ensure magical experiences that are rooted in hospitality
- Manage your city's financial performance, ensuring financial success and health of every event
- Build relationships with local businesses to drive sales of sponsorships and private events
- Identify and build relationships with local organizations with like-minded audiences to build community, broaden our reach, and co-promote shows
- Collaborate with other local leaders to grow your city through diverse experiences that generate buzz and amplify Sofar's brand awareness
- Support Sofar's Business Partnerships and Global Communities teams by ensuring high-quality curation and seamless event operations for inbound partnership opportunities that elevate the Sofar brand
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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