Insomniac - Stage Producer

Job Summary:

WHO ARE YOU?

Do you enjoy dance music? Do you excel at stage production? 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 the production 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 Events is seeking a highly motivated and proactive Stage Producer to join the Stage Production team in Los Angeles. We are seeking a Stage Producer to support the functions of Insomniac’s stage production department. This is not a remote position.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Strategize stage drawings, specifications and other documents concerning assigned projects

• Negotiate various deals and contracts

• Build and evolve production standard operating procedures (SOP) for each festival

• Create, develop and maintain vendor relationships

• Oversee budgets, schedules and overall production plans for projects

• Organize the daily development efforts of the team, leading team meetings, managing planning efforts and ensuring delivery against the project roadmaps

• Partner closely with internal and external business partners to ensure project goals are exceeded

• Construct organized workflows that meet the needs of both projects and the department

• Partner with production, creative and finance in greenlighting and planning projects

• Provide as a resource to teams to develop production project plans

• Discover emerging technology and how to apply it to projects in order to achieve creative goals’ and perform various analysis to understand financial implications and cost efficiencies

• Partner and collaborate with show leadership, creatives, producers to evaluate in development, pre-green light and newly green lit concepts for opportunities on execution

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

• Negotiate various deals and contracts

• Other special projects and tasks as assigned as needed

• Frequent travel may be required (economy)

QUALIFICATIONS

• 8+ years’ experience with event technical production and operations

• Excellent organizational skills

• Detail-oriented and able to coordinate multiple work streams under deadline pressure

• Ability to take initiative, problem solve and perform research

• Knowledge of the principles of target marketing

• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, particularly MS Excel and PowerPoint

• General knowledge of live entertainment and Insomniac brands/shows

• Knowledge of concert promotion and live event business is a plus

• Some travel may be required

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Must be able to tolerate loud noise levels & busy environments when on site working events

• May work in drastic temperature climates when traveling to work events

•  Must be willing to travel to work during evening, holiday and weekend hours, 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. 

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