Event Production Manager in London

We’re Fever, the world’s leading tech platform for culture and live entertainment. Our mission is to democratize access to culture and entertainment. With our proprietary cutting-edge technology and data-driven approach, we’re revolutionizing the way people engage with live entertainment. Every month, our platform inspires over 300 million people in +55 countries to discover unforgettable experiences while also empowering event creators with our data and technology.

To achieve our mission, we are looking for bar-raisers with a hands-on mindset who are eager to help shape the future of entertainment. As part of the Fever Originals team, you will use data and insights to create one-of-a-kind events and experiences that allow people to have unforgettable moments.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for an experienced, passionate, and critical-thinking Production Manager 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.

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 experiential marketing. 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. The right candidate will be a self-starter and have strong interpersonal and project management skills.

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.
• Support the wider Fever Originals team in the development of new events, implementing new production formats and ensuring Fever remains up to date on emerging technologies and solutions that can enhance Fever’s experiences.
• Create production timelines and ensure that teams are keeping to schedule.
• Assess and manage budgets of different scales, working with project managers.
• Communicate and collaborate with internal cross-functional teams and stakeholders to drive alignment and execution of event deliverables.
• Participate in marketing meetings to contribute to creative ideation, particularly representing a production perspective.
• Manage multiple productions and help scale various Fever Original IPs against team targets.
• Research new vendors, technologies, experiences.
• Source and secure venues and required 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 successful track record of production management of live events with strong oral and written communication skills. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and pride yourself on your flexible, detailed, analytical mindset. You have operational experience, but also an ability to think strategically from a business perspective. 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-oriented while looking around corners, and thinking bigger about how we create a compelling experience.

• 4+ years of experience in the live 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 and solution-focused mindset to identify problems and find creative solutions.
• Have a strong network of vendors and venues and experience with permitting and insurance processes.
• Have a strong understanding of technical production requirements and basic understanding of fabrication techniques.
• Curious, with an appetite for learning, keen to push boundaries and try new concepts, and the ability to pick up new skills quickly.
• Able to communicate with partners, brands, agencies, and talent on efforts, working collaboratively and willing to be hands-on.
• Ability to think strategically when faced with an event brief.
• Experience in virtual events, outdoor events and/or large-scale 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. This role is located in London.

BENEFITS

• Opportunity to have a real impact in a high-growth global category leader.
• 40% discount on all Fever events and experiences.
• Health and dental insurance.
• Wellhub membership.
• Competitive pension plan.
• 28 days of PTO annually.
• Work in London, with possible travel across our markets.
• Responsibility from day one and professional and personal growth.
• Great work environment with a young, international team of talented people to work with!

Fever is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workspace where everyone's background and ideas count. Our main goal is to find the best possible talent regardless of place of birth, racial or ethnic origin, gender, gender identity, religion, opinion, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, marital status, age, or caring responsibilities. We encourage everyone to apply!

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 30 min interview with the Hiring Manager.
• 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.