Event Manager (Freelance)

About the role

Fever, a tech platform for culture and live entertainment, is hiring a freelance Event Manager for a single event. The Event Manager is the main on-site contact for all event operations, reports to the Management Team, leads the daily Operations Team and supports all Site Delivery teams. The role starts on 28 September 2026 and ends on 9 January 2027, with about six days per week, 14:00–23:30 plus meetings and reporting, working from home during prep and onsite for load-in, the event and strike.

Key responsibilities

• Act as the main point of contact for the venue and local authorities on operational matters such as traffic, inspections and special guest access.
• Be the main contact for all departments and vendors on site, including staffing, medical, security, cleaning, utilities, catering, sound and video, lighting, retail, parking and guest services.
• Support the delivery of onsite budget requests, meet budgetary guidelines, notify the Management Team of urgent spending changes, and hold weekly and monthly budget reviews with Finance and the Executive Producers.
• Liaise with the Project Finance team so suppliers are PO'd and paid according to budget and terms.
• Implement and update the Event Safety Management Plan, prepare ESMP documents for local authorities, and implement standard operating procedures for security, medical, parking, guest experience, accessibility and staffing.
• Handle incidents on site, manage risk, and present post-event reports.
• Provide high-level customer service, including handling customer complaints in person or online.

Required profile

• At least five years of experience in event management, live events, festivals, experiential events or a related production environment.
• Previous experience managing large outdoor festivals, illumination trails or outdoor experiential events is preferred.
• Previous budget management experience is preferred.
• People management, communication and leadership skills, and the ability to stay calm and de-escalate stressful situations.
• Must be able to work in the event country, either as a citizen/resident or holding a work visa or permit.

Required skills

• Experience with Google Drive and the Google suite (Sheets, Word, Google Meetings).
• First-aid certification is a plus.