Festival Activation Producer, Ln Experiential & Events

Job Description

WHO ARE YOU?

Passionate and driven, with an entrepreneurial spirit. Resourceful, innovative, forward-thinking, and collaborative. At Live Nation Entertainment, our people embrace these qualities, so if this sounds like you, please read on!

THE JOB

Live Nation Entertainment's Media & Sponsorship Division is seeking a highly resourceful team player to bring their passion for live music and branded entertainment production as the next Event Producer on the Experiential & Events team.

The Media & Sponsorship, Experiential & Events team is tasked with creating unforgettable live and virtual music moments that help our brand partners stand apart from the rest. From special events to festival activations, to corporate events, and touring hospitality, we produce hundreds of award-winning global B2B and B2C brand experiences each year.

The Festival Activation Producer will work both independently and within a team environment to concept, budget, advance, and direct successful executions. This person will primarily focus on festival experiential activations and may have occasional custom events assigned. They will coordinate with Sales, Account Management, and Creative Solutions teams as well as liaise with relevant venue, festival vendor and client contacts. Programs range from one-off events at Live Nation venues or unique locations, to experiential sponsor activations at music festivals, traveling brand presence on sponsored artist tours, high-end parties for clients, music events created for content capture and more.

Live Nation Media & Sponsorship designs, sells, and manages the company's national corporate sponsorship programs with the world's most recognizable brands. It is an exciting, fast-paced team that collaborates with all facets of Live Nation's business including venues, festivals, ticketing, artists, content, media (digital, social, mobile), promotions, and concert production. To learn more about our division, check out: https://livenationforbrands.com/

WHAT THIS ROLE WILL DO
• Work with Integrated Marketing team on vision, design, experience, and budgeting of new business opportunities involving festival activations and custom events
• Collaborate with internal Live Nation teams (brand management, creative, solutions, sales) vendors and venues
• Manage RFP process with vendors including evaluation and granting
• Creation and execution of budgets for events (vendors, permits, labor, fabrication, etc.)
• Advance all production and operational elements such as power, heavy equipment, WIFI, labor for events
• Procure all supplies, staffing, custom décor items, trucking, lighting, and audio as per budget constraints
• Manage all on site staff including brand ambassadors, security, FOH staff, stagehands, etc. Deliver or source training as needed and ensure onsite supervision
• Oversee the logistics, fabrication, installation/tear down in multiple environments
• Monitor competitive trends in the event business; identify and target emerging new marketing and experiential trends
• Ensure program aesthetics, activities, fabrication, feasibility, etc. take into consideration the client's guidelines/goals
• Research vendors, suppliers, etc. offering new technologies or approaches
• Suggest new best practice recommendations for internal operations
• Develop and maintain internal departmental relationships

WHAT THIS PERSON WILL BRING
• BA Degree required
• 5+ years of experience in event and experiential concepting, budgeting and production with an established record of success
• Business acumen needed for interacting with corporate clients, accompanied by the sensibilities of working with production teams (from clients to vendors, artist managers, venue staff, etc.)
• You have a passion for the festival life and environment. You thrive when onsite, working out of a production trailer.
• You possess a unique balance of grit and sparkle.
• Superior project and time management skills
• Adept in Microsoft Office applications including Word, PowerPoint and especially Excel
• Ability to quickly navigate other programs such as Keynote, Slack, Airtable, Social Tables, CAD and SketchUp
• Knowledge of virtual event production and platforms is a plus
• Experience working with recognizable global brands
• Knowledge of music and entertainment marketing preferred
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal
• Have a creative yet practical event development comprehension
• Proven ability to work calmly and efficiently under pressure
• Must be available to work occasional weekends and evenings, with ability to travel approximately 30-40%
• Ability to leverage your experience and existing industry relationships

Applicants for employment in the US must possess work authorization which does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa

BENEFITS & PERKS
Our motto is 'Taking Care of Our Own' through 6 pillars of benefits:

HEALTH: Medical, Vision and Dental benefits for you and your family, including Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)

YOURSELF: Generous paid time off policy including paid holidays, sick time and paid days off for your birthday, Free concert tickets

WEALTH: 401(k) program with company match, Stock Program

FAMILY: New parent programs & support including caregiver leave and baby bonuses, infertility support

CAREER: Tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment internal growth and development programs & trainings
OTHERS: Volunteer time off, crowdfunding network

Live Nation's policy regarding vaccinations and masking will evolve based upon updated regulations and factors related to COVID-19. Currently, we strongly encourage employees to be fully vaccinated or have received a negative COVID test within [24] hours of entering an office.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gk73pp-216-73-216-231-42 in your application.