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Freelance Producer, Providence, RI (contract, commission only)

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Part-time
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Weekend Shifts

Job Description

Sofar Sounds is a globally recognized live music and entertainment company that originated in a London flat in 2009. It was created to revive the magic of live music and has since grown into a worldwide movement embracing not only music but also comedy, singles, dance, and more. This unique platform has a distinguished reputation for discovering rising talent and has been instrumental in launching the careers of prominent artists like Billie Eilish, Jack Harlow, and Leon Bridges. Sofar Sounds provides artists with professional opportunities, handling everything from booking and promotion to audience engagement, while also opening doors to brand... Show More

Job Requirements

  • must be based in the designated city
  • 3-5 years of experience in live event curation, production, and promotions
  • experience selling event sponsorships or marketing activations
  • confident pitching ideas and closing partnership deals
  • strong knowledge of local neighborhoods and cultural scene
  • excellent relationship-building skills
  • self-starter with entrepreneurial mindset
  • ability to manage multiple projects independently
  • flexible availability including evenings and weekends
  • proficiency in event planning and marketing
  • excellent communication skills

Job Qualifications

  • 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, 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, the unique nature of each neighborhood, and where people like to spend their free time
  • natural connector who excels at building relationships with diverse community-driven organizations, media partners, or local businesses
  • understanding of how to promote and build strategic alliances that sell more tickets at shows
  • pride in work with a professional and ownership-driven approach ensuring the best experience for artists, venues, partners, and guests
  • exceptional time management skills and clear communication
  • 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)


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