Lead Event Producer

FeverUp; Berlin; Vor Ort; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading event production company in Berlin seeks a Production Manager to oversee the production of large-scale experiential events. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience managing live events, demonstrating strong budgeting, negotiation, and team management skills. Responsibilities include leading pre-production logistics, executing events across cities, managing a team of producers, and ensuring quality service. This role offers the chance to create unforgettable experiences while working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Qualifikationen

• 5 years of experience in live event and/or experience production industry.
• 1-2 years of people management experience.
• Expertise in vendor negotiations and managing production budgets.

Aufgaben

• Manage all aspects of event/project productions including pre-production, planning, hiring, execution, and post-event wrap-up.
• Develop and manage production budgets and optimize resources.
• Secure event permits and ensure compliance with regulations.

Kenntnisse

Production management

Live events experience

Project management

Vendor negotiations

Team management

Budget management

Tools

HubSpot

Project Management software

Jobbeschreibung

As part of the Fever Originals team you will use data and insights to create one-of-a-kind events and experiences that allow people to have unforgettable moments.

About the role

We are looking for an experienced passionate and critical-thinking Production Manager who will not only lead the production of our largest and most exciting SSI experiences but also manage a team of Associate and Junior producers to ensure that high-quality experiences are delivered.

This role requires flexibility, creativity, attention to detail, and the ability to meet deadlines while staying within budget. The ideal candidate has a proven track record in the production of live events, shows, touring production, culinary experience, and/or immersive experiences. The Lead Producer will be accountable for the implementation and perfect execution of scalable events across his/her region. He/She will be responsible for challenging and adapting the event to the local specificity, proposing new production formats, technologies and solutions that could enhance Fever's experiences as well as playing a pivotal role in shaping our event strategy.

Candidates should be passionate about delivering results and producing fun and entertaining experiences for all walks of the public. Strong communication skills are critical to success in this role. The right candidate will be a self-starter and have strong interpersonal and project management skills.

You will :

• Manage all aspects of event/projects productions including pre-production logistics, planning, hiring, onsite execution, as well as post-event wrap-up.
• Manage several productions across multiple cities and help scale various Fever Original SSI events against team targets. Efficiently manage your portfolio of events SSI being characterized by a high volume of events happening simultaneously.
• Develop and manage event production budgets, optimizing resources to achieve strategic goals, identifying revenue generating opportunities and cost-saving measures.
• Manage a team of local producers providing guidance and support, acting as a dedicated lead and support for all things production related.
• Source and manage freelancers, suppliers and service providers and ensure delivery of quality services as per company standards.
• Conduct venue research and booking, negotiate contracts with venues, third party vendors and talents.
• Create production timelines and ensure that teams are keeping to schedule.
• Secure proper event permits and meet insurance requirements, complete risk assessments when necessary, be knowledgeable of regulations and best practices.
• Handle administrative duties including expense reports, invoicing and working with the legal department on contracts.
• Communicate and collaborate with internal cross-functional teams, departments and stakeholders to drive alignment and execution of event deliverables.
• Work with the Project Management team to ensure expectations and standards are met.
• Domestic and international travel and work across time zones may be required.

Qualifications

You have a successful track record of production management of live events / shows with strong oral and written communication skills. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and pride yourself on your flexible, detailed analytical mindset.

Candidates need to be passionate about the entertainment / events industry. You will have to be comfortable delivering results in an ambiguous environment, being exceptionally detail-oriented while looking around corners and thinking bigger about how we create a compelling experience.

• 5 years of experience in live event and / or experience production industry
• 1-2 years of people management experience
• Experience as production or project manager for theater / dance entertainment or similar project involving the management of third party vendors and contractors is a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects at any given time using best practice organisation in delivering multiple work streams
• Proven experience in vendor negotiations, managing production budgets and production issues such as permitting rules and regulations.
• Understanding of fabrication processes.
• Curious with an appetite for learning, keen to push boundaries and try new concepts and the ability to pick up new skills quickly.
• Able to communicate with various stakeholders, working collaboratively and willing to be hands-on.
• You’ll be solution-focused, identifying problem areas and then creating plans to find resolutions.

You can expect to join a group of diverse hardworking team players where a cultural fit is someone willing to stay humble and learn and can work nimbly. We welcome applications with unusual backgrounds with the expectation that the applicant will have acquired hard or soft skills and maturity throughout their experiences.

Our hiring process

• A 30 min video call with one of our Talent Acquisition Managers to better understand your career plan, assess cultural fit and answer any questions you may have.
• A 60 min online test with three topics: logic, analytics and written understanding.
• A 30 min interview with the hiring manager.
• A 45 min video call with your future manager including questions about your profile and a business case presentation (to be prepared in advance).

On average our process lasts 20 working days and offers usually follow within a week.

Key Skills

Marketing, Catering, Organizational skills, Hospitality Experience, Management Experience, HubSpot, Event Planning, Events Management, Project Management, Event Marketing, Leadership Experience, negotiation

Employment Type: Temp

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1

Yearly Salary: 1 - 2