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Production Director

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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

Expert

Los Angeles, CA, USA

Category
Production Planning & Scheduling
Operations & Logistics
Required Skills
Communications
Marketing
Requirements
  • 10+ years of experience in the event production industry
  • 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
  • Proven experience in vendor negotiations, and in managing detailed budgets
  • Strong network of vendors and venues
  • Understanding of technical production requirements
  • Basic knowledge of fabrication processes and familiarity with permitting processes
  • Ability to manage teams and provide guidance to a team
  • Solution-focused, identifying problem areas and then creating plans to find resolutions
  • 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
  • Knowledge of promotional tools such as Facebook and Instagram 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
  • Develop and implement a holistic event strategy aligned with organizational goals and values
  • Collaborate with senior management to define event objectives and key performance indicators (KPIs)
  • Manage multiple productions and help scale various Fever Original IPs against team targets
  • Participate in marketing brainstorm meetings and contribute to creative ideation, particularly representing an on-the-ground perspective
  • Develop and manage event budgets, optimizing resources to achieve strategic goals, identifying revenue generating opportunities and cost-saving measures
  • Create productions timelines and ensure that teams are keeping to schedule
  • Lead and inspire a team of event producers, providing guidance and support
  • Communicate and collaborate with internal cross-functional teams, departments and stakeholders to drive alignment and execution of event deliverables
  • 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

13%

1 year growth

20%

2 year growth

48%
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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.