Job Summary:

WHO ARE YOU?

Do you enjoy dance music? Do you excel at production and operations? 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 space. 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

Insomniac is seeking a Producer for Concerts to take a key leadership role in the planning and execution of all concerts. This position partners with the Promoter and Senior Director, Concerts & Branded shows to create the vision of the brand and manage the team that is responsible for bringing the event to life. This position reports to the Senior Producer. This is not a remote position.

RESPONSIBILITIES

EVENT CONCEPTS

• Partner with the Concert Promoter to lead the concert team to produce the highest quality in the industry

• Responsible to ensure adequate planning and execution of all on-site production operations, staffing including: security, health & safety, box office, traffic, parking, cleaning, sanitation, VIP/Skydeck, artist compound and transportation  

• Partner with CAD designer to create concert and special event layouts

• Create agenda and lead team in weekly Production & Operations meetings

• Work on special projects such as the Electric Mile that combines our large event planning capabilities with new ideas to drive additional unique events and cater to a wider demographic

VENDOR RELATIONS & BUDGET MANAGEMENT

• Develop cost effective budgets by obtaining best valued vendor bids and negotiations

• Partner with Promoter and finance lead to create budget and then manage all production related department heads with planning and spending per budget

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

• Serve as main point of contact for venue

TECHNICAL NEEDS

• Issue event org chart and confirmation sheet with project manager

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

• Ensure on-site staff are adequately prepared for emergencies

EVENT OPERATIONS

• Oversee and ensure special permits are handled for each event

• Assign Pressure Point Managers for key headliner facing points to ensure best experience

• Create and issue the Concert Operations & Emergency Action Plan

• Ensure all on-site structures meet Insomniac safety standards

• Frequent travel will be required (economy)

QUALIFICATIONS

• 10+ years’ experience in live event planning and producing

• Proven ability to manage teams for planning and building large-scale events or music festivals

• 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

• 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

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

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

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
We aspire to build teams that reflect and support the fans and artists we serve. Every day we aim to promote environments where everyone can be themselves, contribute fully, and thrive within our company and at our events. As a growing business we will encourage you to develop your professional and personal aspirations, enjoy new experiences, and learn from the talented people you will be working with.

Insomniac strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of age (40 and over), ancestry, color, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), family and medical care leave or the denial of family and medical care leave, mental or physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), marital status, domestic partner status, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, military and veteran status, political affiliation, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, race, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, and gender expression, sexual orientation, intersectionality, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law, rule, ordinance or regulation.

We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act and consistent with other similar and / or applicable laws in other areas.

We also afford equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability. For this reason, Insomniac will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability who is an applicant consistent with its legal obligations to do so, including reasonable accommodations related to pregnancy in accordance with applicable local, state and / or federal law. As part of its commitment to make reasonable accommodations, Insomniac also wishes to participate in a timely, good faith, interactive process with a disabled applicant to determine effective reasonable accommodations, if any, which can be made in response to a request for accommodations. Applicants are invited to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made to assist them to perform the essential functions of the position they seek. Any applicant who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should contact a Human Resources Representative to request the opportunity to participate in a timely interactive process.  Insomniac will also provide reasonable religious accommodations on a case-by-case basis.

Salary Pay Range: $90,000.00 - $115,000.00 USD

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.

Live Nation Entertainment will never request payment or equipment purchases as part of the hiring process. Recruiters will only contact candidates from official Live Nation or affiliated brand email domains.