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Associate Producer

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Fever Up

Fever Up

1,001-5,000 employees

Curates and promotes local events and experiences

Data & Analytics
Consumer Software
Entertainment

Mid

Chicago, IL, USA

Work in Chicago, with possible travel across markets.

Category
Creative Writing
Technical Writing
Content & Writing
Required Skills
Communications
Marketing
Requirements
  • 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 to get hands dirty
  • Construction and/or Architecture projects
  • Experience in virtual events is a plus
Responsibilities
  • 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

Fever Up focuses on helping people discover and book local events and experiences in their cities. The platform allows users to find activities such as concerts, nightlife, cultural events, and pop-ups, making it easier for them to engage with their local entertainment scene. Fever Up uses a combination of city specialists and data scientists to curate high-quality events that match user preferences, ensuring that the recommendations are relevant and appealing. Unlike many competitors, Fever Up emphasizes personalized content and has built a strong community, reaching a significant portion of urban populations weekly. The company generates revenue primarily through ticket sales for the events listed on its platform, and it also offers a loyalty program called Fever Club to reward user engagement. The goal of Fever Up is to enhance the local entertainment experience by providing tailored event recommendations and fostering a vibrant community around shared activities.

Company Stage

Series E

Total Funding

$415.3M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2014

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

14%

1 year growth

24%

2 year growth

49%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Fever Up's partnerships with major brands like Netflix and Hulu for immersive experiences highlight its strong industry connections and potential for high-profile collaborations.
  • The company's expansion into new markets, such as the immersive Bubble Planet experience in New Jersey, indicates robust growth and diversification.
  • Fever Up's data-driven approach to personalized recommendations ensures a high level of user satisfaction and engagement.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive landscape of local event discovery is crowded, requiring Fever Up to continuously innovate to maintain its market position.
  • Dependence on partnerships for immersive experiences could pose risks if these collaborations do not perform as expected.

What makes Fever Up unique

  • Fever Up leverages a combination of city specialists and data scientists to curate high-quality, tailored events, setting it apart from generic event discovery platforms.
  • The company's highly engaged community, reaching over half the population in each of its cities weekly, demonstrates its strong user retention and engagement.
  • Fever Up's loyalty program, Fever Club, incentivizes user engagement and repeat purchases, adding a unique value proposition.