Seasonal Comedy Festival Operations Lead

Sxsw Inc; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff perks (varied)

Job summary

SXSW is seeking a Seasonal Comedy Festival Operations Associate to join the programming team and execute a robust program for the SXSW Comedy Festival. The role supports production logistics from pre-event to on-site, coordinating assets, travel, housing, and registrations while liaising with organizers, artists, and internal teams.

The position begins January 18th as a part-time role and transitions to full-time as the festival approaches, requiring evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Experience in large-scale event planning & execution.
• Highly organized with keen attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Communicate comfortably with external parties, including VIP-level talent teams.
• Proficiency with Airtable, FileMaker Pro, and Google Workspace.
• Working knowledge of the Comedy, Podcast, and Film & TV Industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support overall event and show advancement, including coordinating assets, sourcing & ordering props, furniture, and liaising with venues.
• Communicate with organizers, producers, and artists in support of production logistics.
• Liaise with artists, representatives, and internal teams to confirm talent travel, housing, and registration arrangements.
• Manage and organize various resources in preparation for the event using internal systems (Airtable, Google Workspace, FileMaker).
• Attend weekly meetings and venue walk-throughs as needed.
• Work closely with the Comedy Associate Programmer to manage & track invoices.
• On-site: support production of the event, troubleshoot on-site issues, assist registrants, artists, and executives with guest services.
• Coordinate food/beverage, signage, and guest lists for on-site events.

Skills

Event planning

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Communication skills

Stakeholder liaison

Airtable/FileMaker/Google Workspace

Industry knowledge (Comedy/Podcast/TV)

Tools

Airtable

FileMaker Pro

Google Workspace

Job description

SXSW is seeking a Seasonal Comedy Festival Operations Associate to join the programming team and execute a robust program for the SXSW Comedy Festival. The role supports production logistics from pre-event to on-site, coordinating assets, travel, housing, and registrations while liaising with organizers, artists, and internal teams.

The position begins January 18th as a part-time role and transitions to full-time as the festival approaches, requiring evenings and weekends.