Event Producer

About the role

Fever, a tech platform for culture and live entertainment, is looking for an experienced, hands-on Event Producer to lead the production of its newly developed scalable pilot formats. The role ensures high-quality experiences are delivered, with a proven track record in live event production and/or experiential marketing. Employees are expected to be in the office Monday to Thursday, with the possibility of working from home on Fridays.

Key responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end event execution, from concept to onsite production, on time and within budget
• Oversee logistics: venue coordination, vendor management, permits, staffing, equipment rentals and contingency planning
• Manage timelines and schedules, conduct site visits, walkthroughs and rehearsals, and supervise onsite production
• Develop, manage and track event budgets, negotiate vendor contracts and monitor expenses in real time
• Set quality standards, review deliverables, gather post-delivery feedback and recommend improvements based on local market knowledge
• Research and implement new production formats, technologies and solutions, and contribute to event strategy

Required profile

• 5+ years of experience in the event production industry
• Track record of successfully produced events, with strong data analysis, oral and written communication skills
• Fluent English
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work in an ambiguous, fast-paced environment
• Strong network of vendors and venues, and comfort communicating with partners, brands, agencies and talent
• Experience in construction and/or architecture projects; virtual events experience is a plus

Required skills

• Understanding of technical production requirements
• Basic knowledge of fabrication processes and familiarity with permitting processes
• Ability to think strategically using event partnership briefs and proprietary data on what works

What we offer

• Compensation of around 70-90k
• 40% discount on all Fever events and experiences
• Work in Chicago with possible travel across markets
• Responsibility from day one and professional and personal growth