Associate Producer

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for an experienced, passionate, and critical-thinking event producer who will support our Executive Producer and Project Manager in all aspects of production ensuring that high-quality experiences are delivered. This person will serve as the point of contact on the production side of all projects, being responsible for the third parties involved in the execution, development, and production of the creative deliverables.

To support the development of new events, the Associate Producer will research and periodically implement new production formats, technologies, and solutions that could enhance Fever’s experiences.

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.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 live event production and operations and project management

Employees are expected to be in the office Monday to Thursday with possibility to work from home on Fridays

You will: 

• Manage all aspects of event productions, including pre-production logistics planning, vendor selection, hiring, onsite execution, as well as post-event wrap-up
• Create productions timelines and ensure that teams are keeping to schedule
• Develop operational process and documentation
• Communicate and collaborate with internal cross-functional teams and stakeholders to drive alignment and execution of event deliverables
• Participate in marketing brainstorm meetings and contribute to creative ideation, particularly representing an on-the-ground perspective
• Manage multiple productions and help scale various Fever Original against team targets
• Manage budgets of different scales 
• Research new vendors, technologies, experiences
• Venue research and booking
• Secure proper event permits and meet insurance requirements
• Handle administrative duties including expense reports, invoicing, and working with the legal department on contracts 
• Domestic and international travel and work across time zones may be required 

QUALIFICATIONS

You have a track record of successfully produced events with strong data analysis, oral and written communication skills. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and pride yourself on your flexible, detailed, analytical mindset.

The role requires a mix of business development and operational experience. 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-orientated while looking around corners, and thinking bigger about how we create a compelling experience. 

• 3+ years of experience in the event production industry
• Fluent English
• Ability to manage multiple projects at any given time and pull together multiple aspects of an event in an organized and efficient way
• Have an innovative mindset to identify cutting edge solutions in the production space
• Have a strong network of vendors and venues 
• Understanding of technical production requirements 
• Basic knowledge of fabrication processes  and familiarity with permitting processes  
• Huge appetite for learning and the ability to pick up new skills quickly
• You’ll be solution-focused, identifying problem areas and then creating plans to find resolutions 
• Have strong communication skills and a proven track record of building positive working relationships
• Curious and keen to push boundaries and try new concepts
• Able to communicate with partners, brands, agencies, and talent on efforts
• Ability to think strategically when faced with an events partnership brief or with our proprietary data on what events work
• Collaborative and willing toget hands dirty
• Construction and/or Architecture projects  
• Experience in virtual events is a plus

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.

BENEFITS

• Opportunity to have a real impact in a high-growth global category leader
• Attractive compensation package consisting of base salary of around 70-90k and the potential to earn a significant bonus for top performance.
• 40% discount on all Fever events and experiences
• Work in Chicago, with possible travel across our markets
• Home office-friendly
• Responsibility from day one and professional and personal growth
• Great work environment with a young, international team of talented people to work with!

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 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.