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Local Event Producer & Promoter (freelance, commission only) (copy)
Job Overview
Employment Type
Consulting
Compensation
Salary
Range $1,200.00 - $6,000.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
flexible schedule
commission-based pay
Global network access
training and resources
Opportunity for entrepreneurial ownership
Collaborative Community
Support from global team
Job Description
Sofar is a dynamic and innovative live event company that originated in a London flat in 2009. It was founded to bring back the magic to live music, evolving into a global movement that now encompasses not only music but also comedy, dance, singles, and other creative forms. Sofar is known for its reputation in discovering and nurturing rising talent, having hosted early performances by chart-topping and critically acclaimed artists such as Billie Eilish, Jack Harlow, Leon Bridges, and Hozier, among others.
The company offers more than just live gigs; it empowers artists through a comprehensive professional platform. This incl... Show More
The company offers more than just live gigs; it empowers artists through a comprehensive professional platform. This incl... Show More
Job Requirements
- Candidates must be based in the designated city
- Deep connections to the local scene and active role in building community
- 3-5 years of relevant live event experience
- Experience selling sponsorships or marketing activations
- Confidence in pitching and closing partnership deals
- Strong understanding of local neighborhoods and culture
- Proven relationship-building capabilities
- Ability to promote and increase ticket sales
- Professionalism and ownership in work approach
- Exceptional time management
- Clear communication
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
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
- Confident pitching ideas and event concepts to potential sponsors and 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 with excellence in building relationships with diverse community-driven organizations, media partners, or local businesses
- Ability to promote and build strategic alliances that increase ticket sales
- Exceptional time management skills
- Clear communication skills
- Ability to work autonomously while staying connected to a 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)
Job Location
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