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Local Event Producer & Promoter (freelance, commission only)

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Consulting
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Compensation

Salary
Range $1,200.00 - $6,000.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

flexible schedule
commission-based pay
Global community support
access to training and resources
Entrepreneurial role
Opportunity to shape local culture
Networking opportunities

Job Description

Sofar, founded in London in 2009, is a unique global live music and entertainment company that reinvents the experience of live performances. What started as a simple response to the diminishing magic in live music has grown into a worldwide movement that celebrates not only music but also comedy, dance, and various artistic expressions. Sofar is renowned for discovering and nurturing rising talent, creating intimate and memorable experiences that transcend typical shows. Many successful mainstream artists, such as Billie Eilish, Jack Harlow, Leon Bridges, and Hozier, performed early in their careers with Sofar, highlighting the company’s influential role in the... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Must be based in the designated city
  • 3-5 years of relevant experience in live event curation, production, and promotions
  • Experience selling event sponsorships or marketing activations
  • Proven ability to pitch and close sponsorship deals
  • Strong local network and cultural fluency
  • Ability to work evenings and weekends flexibly
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
  • Self-starter with entrepreneurial mindset
  • Comfortable collaborating with other producers when applicable

Job Qualifications

  • 3-5 years of experience in live event curation, production, and promotions
  • Experience selling event sponsorships or marketing activations preferably in live events or experiential marketing
  • Confident pitching ideas and event concepts to potential sponsors with a track record of closing partnership deals
  • Strong understanding of the local city neighborhoods and where people spend free time
  • Ability to build relationships with community-driven organizations, media partners, or local businesses
  • Skills in promoting and building strategic alliances to increase ticket sales
  • Professionalism and ownership ensuring the best experience for artists, venues, partners, and guests
  • Exceptional time management and clear communication skills
  • Ability to work autonomously while remaining connected to a broader team

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 including number of monthly shows, neighborhoods, and show theme ideas
  • Lead curation and booking for experiences in your city with the highest-quality, diverse set of artists and venues
  • Own the staffing and quality of shows in your local market, working to ensure magical experiences 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 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

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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