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Local Event Producer & Promoter (freelance, commission only)

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Consulting
Part-time
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

flexible schedule
commission-based pay
Global networking opportunities
access to training and resources
Opportunity for creative ownership
Collaborative Community
potential for career growth

Job Description

Sofar is a globally recognized live music and cultural event company that started in a London flat in 2009. It originated as a solution to the diminishing magic of live music and evolved into a worldwide movement incorporating not only music but also comedy, singles, dance, and more. With an impressive history of launching the careers of renowned artists such as Billie Eilish, Jack Harlow, and Leon Bridges, Sofar has established itself as a premier platform for discovering rising talent. The company uniquely combines physical live experiences with digital platforms, ensuring artists receive comprehensive support that includes booking, promotion, audience... Show More

Job Requirements

  • 3-5 years of experience in live event curation, production, and promotions
  • Experience selling event sponsorships or marketing activations
  • Strong local networks in arts, entertainment, or community sectors
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Entrepreneurial mindset with self-motivation and initiative
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects
  • Flexibility to work evenings and weekends
  • Based in the designated city for the hybrid role

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
  • Proven ability to pitch ideas and event concepts confidently and close partnership deals
  • Deep knowledge of local city culture and neighborhoods
  • Strong networking and relationship-building skills with community organizations, media partners, and local businesses
  • Ability to promote and build strategic alliances that increase ticket sales
  • Professionalism and ownership in work to ensure excellent experiences for artists, venues, partners, and guests
  • Exceptional time management skills and clear communication
  • Ability to work autonomously while staying connected with 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 Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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