Job Summary:

WHO ARE YOU?

Do you enjoy dance music? Do you excel at producing events? Then you’re in luck! We are looking for a highly motivated self-starter who embodies both a passion for dance culture and a love of production and operations. Is this you? Read on…

WHO ARE WE?

Insomniac produces some of the most innovative, immersive music festivals and events in the world. Enhanced by state-of-the-art lighting, pyrotechnics and sound design, large-scale art installations, theatrical performers and next generation special effects, our events captivate the senses and inspire a unique level of fan interaction.  The quality of the Headliner experience is our top priority.

Insomniac produces 10,000 concerts, club nights and festivals for seven million attendees annually across the globe. Since its inception, Insomniac's events have taken place in 13 countries across five continents. The company's premiere annual event, Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas, is the world’s largest dance music festival and attracts more than 525,000 fans over three days. The company was founded by Pasquale Rotella and has been based in Los Angeles since it was formed in 1993.

THE ROLE

The Associate Producer takes a key partnership role with the concert leadership team in the planning and execution of assigned concerts. The associate producer potentially directly produces concerts from 500 - 5000 attendees. The training and development in this role will position this team member to step up to the lead producer of these larger events. This is a hybrid role and required to be in office as needed and various on-site event locations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintain day-to-day flow of projects in production and operations

Create and maintain project timelines

Maintain changes in operational documents such as pressure points manager assignments, command post dispatch guide, meeting agendas and notes.

Partner with Concert Producer on maintaining budget updates and collect information from department heads

Oversee post show invoice review and submission as required

Oversee ancillary areas such as sponsorship activation coordination and potentially other opportunities that become available as needed

Help facilitate after action meetings and collect show data with Concert Project Managers to create useful document for future planning

Liaise between Producers and department heads to ensure all event directives are achieved

Provide clear, concise communication with all relevant stakeholders as directed

Source and procure various onsite assets

Partner with team and manage the key concert team to produce the highest quality concerts in the industry

Partner with team to create budget and then manage all production related department heads with planning and spending per budget

Partner with the creative team and the CAD designer to create concert layout that optimizes the space and allows for an exceptional experience and flow

Issue concert org chart and confirmation sheet with project manager

Oversee and ensure all event permits are obtained

Ensure that a contact grid is created and delivered to the command post so that issues are resolved in real time and not just discussed in after action meetings as unresolved issues during the event

Partner with local agencies in planning phase and throughout event.  Must coordinate group all agency meetings to include these agencies and key operational leads from Insomniac

Keep a solid relationship with city, venue and other relevant stakeholders to ensure that Insomniac’s reputation is held highly

Oversee event capacities and ensure safety and comfort of headliners are always considered while also creating best possible experience

Establish and maintain a strong relationship with the venue and local agencies involved in each event

Partner event and security operations team to issue the Concert Operations & Emergency Action Plan to include all pertinent information for event operational control and emergency planning.  This is to include a Severe Weather Action Plan

Serve as main point of contact for venue (as needed)

Create agenda and lead team in regular Production & Operations meeting for assigned concerts

Other special projects and tasks as assigned as needed

Travel may be required (economy)

Recruit, train and onboard members on the team both directly and partnering teams

QUALIFICATIONS

5+ years’ experience in live event planning and producing

Proven ability to manage teams for planning and building events or music concerts

Proven ability to develop and execute staff training sessions

Sterling reputation for excellence in the required role with at least five top notch references

Proficiency in spreadsheets

Must be motivated with an “Everything is possible” attitude

Must be an active problem solver, instilled with a sense of urgency for projects large and small

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Must be willing to travel domestically and internationally

Must be able to tolerate loud noise levels & busy environments

Ability to manage multiple projects and requests against multiple tight deadlines and timelines at once

May work in drastic temperature climates

Must be willing to work during evening and weekend hours, as required, to meet deadlines

Must be able to move around site grounds for long periods of time

Position will expose candidate to sensitive company information and so must maintain strict confidentiality

Must exercise utmost discretion in dealing with staff, vendors and business associates in dealing with sensitive matters

Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization, which does not require sponsorship by Insomniac for a visa.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Insomniac strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

HIRING PRACTICES

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Insomniac recruitment policies are designed to place the most highly qualified persons available in a timely and efficient manner. Insomniac may pursue all avenues available, including promotion from within, employee referrals, outside advertising, employment agencies, Internet recruiting, job fairs, college recruiting and search firms.

Hiring Salary Range: $85,000 - $100,000 USD

Please note that the compensation information provided is a good faith estimate for this position only and is provided pursuant to the California Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements Law. It is estimated based on what a successful California applicant might be paid. It assumes that the successful candidate will be in California or perform the position from California. Similar positions located outside of California will not necessarily receive the same compensation. Insomniac takes into consideration a candidate’s education, training, and experience, as well as the position’s work location, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment when determining the salary level for potential new employees. In compliance with the California Law, a potential new employee’s salary history will not be used in compensation decisions.