Lead Producer

FeverUp; Paris; Sur place; EUR 50 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading event production company in Paris is seeking a Senior Production Manager to lead the production of innovative experiences and manage a team. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in live event production, strong project management skills, and a proven ability to manage budgets and vendors. This role requires adaptability and excellent communication skills to deliver exceptional events.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in live event and/or experience production industry.
• 1-2 years of people-management experience.
• Experience managing third-party vendors and contractors.

Responsabilités

• Manage all aspects of event/project productions including planning and execution.
• Develop and manage event production budgets.
• Source and manage freelancers, vendors, and service providers.

Connaissances

Project management

Communication skills

Flexibility

Analytical mindset

Vendor negotiations

Outils

Adobe Creative Suite

Description du poste

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 and will be responsible for challenging and adapting the event to local specificities, 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 / project productions including pre‑production logistics, planning, hiring, onsite execution and post‑event wrap‑up.
• Manage several productions and help scale various Fever Original SSI events against team targets, efficiently managing your portfolio of events 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.
• Source and manage freelancers, vendors and service providers, ensuring 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 stay on schedule.
• Secure proper event permits, meet insurance requirements and 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 client 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 theatre / dance entertainment or similar projects involving the management of third‑party vendors and contractors is a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple projects at any given time and pull together multiple aspects of an event in an organized and efficient way.
• 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.
• Ability to communicate with various stakeholders, working collaboratively and willing to be hands‑on.
• You will 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‑minute 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‑minute online test with three topics: logic, analytics and written understanding.
• A 30‑minute interview with the hiring manager.
• A 45‑minute 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

Promotional Events, Image Campaigns, Promotional Campaigns, Communications, News Image, Promotional Content, Adobe Creative Suite, Facebook, Youtube, Promotional Materials, Digital Media, Promotional Spots, Video production, Station Image

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 1 - 2