Insomniac - Producer, Concerts

Live Nation Entertainment; Calabasas (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Insomniac, part of Live Nation Entertainment, is seeking a Producer for Concerts to lead planning and execution of high-profile live events. You will partner with the Promoter and Senior Director, Concerts & Branded Shows to shape brand vision and oversee the team delivering each show, reporting to the Senior Producer.

This is a non-remote, on-site role. You will collaborate across operations, production, and vendor channels, drive event layouts, and manage budgets and schedules while traveling

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in live event planning and producing.
• Proven ability to manage teams for planning and building large-scale events or music festivals.
• Proven ability to develop and execute staff training sessions.
• Sterling reputation for excellence in the required role with at least five top-notch references.
• Proficiency in spreadsheets.
• Must be motivated with an “Everything is possible” attitude.
• Must be an active problem solver, instilled with a sense of urgency for projects large and small.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Concert Promoter to lead the concert team to produce the highest quality in the industry.
• Ensure adequate planning and execution of all on-site production operations, staffing including security, health & safety, box office, traffic, parking, cleaning, sanitation, VIP/Skydeck, artist compound and transportation.
• Partner with CAD designer to create concert and special event layouts.
• Create agenda and lead team in weekly Production & Operations meetings.
• Work on special projects such as Electric Mile that combines large event planning capabilities with new ideas to drive additional unique events.
• Develop cost-effective budgets by obtaining best-valued vendor bids and negotiations.
• Partner with Promoter and finance lead to create budget and then manage all production related department heads with planning and spending per budget.
• Work with local agencies in planning phase and throughout event and coordinate group agency meetings to include agencies and key operational leads from Insomniac.
• Serve as main point of contact for venue.
• Issue event org chart and confirmation sheet with project manager.
• Manage event capacities and ensure safety and comfort of headliners are always considered while also creating best possible experience.
• Ensure on-site staff are adequately prepared for emergencies.
• Oversee and ensure special permits are handled for each event.
• Assign Pressure Point Managers for key headliner facing points to ensure best experience.
• Create and issue the Concert Operations & Emergency Action Plan.
• Ensure all on-site structures meet Insomniac safety standards.
• Frequent travel will be required (economy).

Skills

Experience in live events

Team leadership

Staff training

Vendor management

Spreadsheet proficiency

Problem solving

High-urgency mindset

Job description

We are looking for a highly motivated self‑starter who embodies passion for dance culture and love of production and operations space.

Insomniac produces some of the most innovative, immersive music festivals and events worldwide. With state‑of‑the‑art lighting, pyrotechnics, sound design, large‑scale art installations, theatrical performers and next‑generation special effects, our events captivate the senses and inspire a unique level of fan interaction.

Insomniac produces 10,000 concerts, club nights and festivals for seven million attendees annually across the globe. Since its inception, Insomniac’s events have taken place in 13 countries across five continents. The company’s premiere annual event, Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas, is the world’s largest dance music festival and attracts more than 525,000 fans over three days.

Job Summary

As a Producer for Concerts, you will take a key leadership role in the planning and execution of all concerts. You will partner with the Promoter and Senior Director, Concerts & Branded Shows to create the vision of the brand and manage the team responsible for bringing the event to life. This position reports to the Senior Producer and is not a remote position.

Responsibilities

EVENT CONCEPTS

• Partner with the Concert Promoter to lead the concert team to produce the highest quality in the industry.
• Ensure adequate planning and execution of all on‑site production operations, staffing including security, health & safety, box office, traffic, parking, cleaning, sanitation, VIP/Skydeck, artist compound and transportation.
• Partner with CAD designer to create concert and special event layouts.
• Create agenda and lead team in weekly Production & Operations meetings.
• Work on special projects such as Electric Mile that combines large event planning capabilities with new ideas to drive additional unique events.

VENDOR RELATIONS & BUDGET MANAGEMENT

• Develop cost‑effective budgets by obtaining best‑valued vendor bids and negotiations.
• Partner with Promoter and finance lead to create budget and then manage all production related department heads with planning and spending per budget.
• Work with local agencies in planning phase and throughout event and coordinate group agency meetings to include agencies and key operational leads from Insomniac.
• Serve as main point of contact for venue.

TECHNICAL NEEDS

• Issue event org chart and confirmation sheet with project manager.
• Manage event capacities and ensure safety and comfort of headliners are always considered while also creating best possible experience.
• Ensure on‑site staff are adequately prepared for emergencies.

EVENT OPERATIONS

• Oversee and ensure special permits are handled for each event.
• Assign Pressure Point Managers for key headliner facing points to ensure best experience.
• Create and issue the Concert Operations & Emergency Action Plan.
• Ensure all on‑site structures meet Insomniac safety standards.
• Frequent travel will be required (economy).

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in live event planning and producing.
• Proven ability to manage teams for planning and building large‑scale events or music festivals.
• Proven ability to develop and execute staff training sessions.
• Sterling reputation for excellence in the required role with at least five top‑notch references.
• Proficiency in spreadsheets.
• Must be motivated with an “Everything is possible” attitude.
• Must be an active problem solver, instilled with a sense of urgency for projects large and small.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Must be willing to travel domestically and internationally.
• Must be able to tolerate loud noise levels & busy environments.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and requests against multiple tight deadlines and timelines at once.
• May work in drastic temperature climates.
• Position will expose candidate to sensitive company information and must maintain strict confidentiality.
• Must exercise utmost discretion in dealing with staff, vendors and business associates in dealing with sensitive matters.
• Must be willing to work during evening and weekend hours and travel to events, as required.

Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization; a visa sponsorship is not required.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Insomniac strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of age, ancestry, color, religious creed, family and medical care leave, mental or physical disability, marital status, domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, political affiliation, national origin, citizenship, race, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, intersectionality or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Salary Pay Range

$90,000.00 - $115,000.00 USD

HIRING PRACTICES

We pursue the most highly qualified persons available in a timely and efficient manner, including promotion from within, employee referrals, outside advertising, employment agencies, internet recruiting, job fairs, college recruiting and search firms. Live Nation Entertainment will never request payment or equipment purchases as part of the hiring process. Recruiters will only contact candidates from official Live Nation or affiliated brand email domains.