Production Manager - Live Experiences

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Hey there!

We’re Fever, the world’s leading tech platform for culture and live entertainment,

Our mission? 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 +40 countries (and counting) to discover unforgettable experiences while also empowering event creators with our data and technology, helping them scale, innovate, and enhance their events to reach new audiences.

Our results? We’ve teamed up with major industry leaders like Netflix, F.C. Barcelona, and Primavera Sound, presented international award-winning experiences, and are backed by several leading global investors! Impressive, right?

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!

Ready to be part of the experience?

Now, let’s discuss this role and what you will do to help achieve Fever’s mission.

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.

We are looking for an experienced, passionate, and critical-thinking Producer to lead the production of our largest experiences. 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 the production of live events, permanent attractions and/or immersive experiences. The Producer will oversee multidisciplinary teams across technical and operational domains to deliver a compelling, high-quality experience on time and on budget. This role will research and implement new production formats, technologies, and solutions that could enhance Fever’s experiences, as well as play a pivotal role in shaping our event strategy.

Candidates should be passionate about delivering results and producing 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, have strong interpersonal and project management skills, and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Employees are expected to be in the Berlin’s office Monday to Thursday with the possibility to work from home on Fridays.

About the Role:

• Manage all aspects of events productions, including pre-production logistics planning, vendor selection, hiring, and onsite execution.
• Develop and manage event production budgets, optimize resources to achieve strategic goals, and identify revenue-generating opportunities and cost-saving measures.
• Oversee day-to-day production activities including milestone planning.
• Create and own production timelines and ensure that teams are keeping to schedule.
• Collaborate closely with technical leads, designers and external partners.
• Manage multiple vendors and service providers throughout the entire planning and execution process and ensure delivery of quality services as per company standards.
• Source and manage the construction consultants and companies for venue remediation of permanent installations (i.e. architects, safety auditors, general contractors, technical providers, set fabricators, etc).
• In-person oversight of the experience installation process, point of contact for on-the-ground questions and decision-making, attention to detail, and fine-tuning to produce a premium product.
• Plan and execute all necessary preparations needed to schedule and pass all required inspections to obtain Event and/or Building Permits.
• Meet insurance requirements, complete risk assessments where necessary, and be knowledgeable of local regulations and best practices.
• Source, negotiate and manage a local staffing agency that will procure staffing needs.
• Plan and order all needed operational supplies required for show installation.
• Ensure deliverables are met on time and at the highest quality, with a focus on audience engagement and innovation.
• Maintain clear documentation and communication across all phases of production.
• Handle administrative duties including expense reports, invoicing, and working with the legal department on contracts.

About You:

You have a successful track record of production management of live events, immersive experiences, and/or permanent attractions with strong oral and written communication skills. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and pride yourself on your flexible yet analytical mindset.

Candidates need to be passionate about the entertainment industry. You will have to be comfortable delivering results in an ambiguous environment, being detail-oriented while looking around corners, and thinking bigger about how we create a compelling experience. 

• 5+ years of experience in live events and/or experience production industry
• Professional fluency in German and English; other languages are a plus
• Ability to pull together multiple aspects of an event in an organized and efficient way in a fast-paced environment
• Have an innovative mindset to identify cutting-edge solutions in production
• Proven experience in vendor negotiations, managing production budgets, and production issues such as permitting, rules, and regulations
• Understanding of technical production requirements and basic knowledge of fabrication processes
• Have a strong network of vendors and venues
• 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 various stakeholders, working collaboratively and willing to be hands-on
• You'll be solution-focused, identifying problem areas and then creating plans to find resolutions

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 Berlin.

Benefits & Perks:

• Attractive compensation package consisting of base salary and the potential to earn a significant bonus for top performance.
• Opportunity to have a real impact in a high-growth global category leader
• 40% discount on all Fever events and experiences
• Work in a location in the heart of the city 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!

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 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.

Thank you for considering joining Fever. We cannot wait to learn more about you!

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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!

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