Event Manager (Freelance)
About this role
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 +55 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.
DATES
Start: 9/28/2026
End: 1/9/2027
Approximately six days per week and hours are typically 14:00 – 23:30 plus meetings and reporting work.
Working from home for the prep period before install.
Working onsite for the load in, event run, and strike.
PAY RATE
$500/day
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Event Manager will be the main point of contact on site for all event operations and report to the Management Team. They will lead the daily Operations Team, and will support all Site Delivery teams across multiple aspects of the experience, always ensuring world class delivery and exceptional customer service.
The Event Manager will lead local conversations and decisions related to the event, especially during the management of incidents/ unplanned works and other situations as they arise. They must be able to follow procedures set out by the Management Team, and provide leadership for the local team of an Event Supervisor, Retail Manager and Trail Manager, technical, retail, guest services, F&B and interactive staff on site.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- The Event Manager will be the main point of contact for the venue and for local authorities in relation to any operational matters during the show including: traffic issues, authority inspections, special guest access, etc.
- Overall responsibility and main point of contact for all departments and vendors on site at the event including, but not limited to: staffing, medical, security, cleaning, utilities, catering, sound & video, lighting, retail, parking, and guest services staff.
- Budgetary responsibilities include supporting the operational delivery of onsite budget requests, setting and meeting event objectives and budgetary guidelines, notifying the Management Team of any urgent changes in spending, and weekly & monthly reviews with the Finance teams and the Executive Producers.
- Budgetary responsibilities also include ensuring all expenses are documented in the budget and that the event abides by any and all budgetary limits.
- Liaison with the Project Finance team to ensure suppliers are PO’d and paid as per budget/ terms.
- Implementation of The Event Safety Management Plans and ensuring they are updated to reflect any local laws or regulations.
- Support the development and implementation of the site signage plan, including coordinating signage needs, placement, and updates with relevant onsite teams and vendors.
- Work alongside the Management Team in preparation of ESMP documents for local Authorities and Departments/Agencies.
- Implementation of Standard Operating Procedures across all functions, including but not limited to; Security, Medical, Car Parking, Guest Experience, Accessibility and Staffing
- Follow event procedures and guidelines when dealing with incidents on site.
- Manage risk and present post-event reports
- Provide exceptionally high levels of Customer Service and be the face of the show including answering any customer complaints both in person or posted complaints.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Previous experience managing large outdoor festivals, Illumination trails or outdoor experiential events.
- Previous budget management experience.
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience in event management, live events, festivals, experiential events, or a related production environment.
- Exceptional observation skills.
- Ability to deal with stressful situations in a calm and professional manner, and to help de-escalate as problems arise (such as injuries, inclement weather, guest frustrations, etc.)
- Must have people management and interpersonal skills.
- Must be an effective communicator, team oriented and have strong leadership skills.
- Comfortable working in a constantly changing environment.
- Professional appearance and demeanor.
- Current First-Aid certification is a plus.
- Must have experience in using Google Drive and the Google suite of applications including Sheets, Word, Google Meetings.
- Visa/permits - The candidate must be able to work in the event country and achieve one of the following:
(1) Already a citizen/resident in the country and is permitted to work.
(2) Already in possession of a work visa/permit.
Thank you for considering joining Fever. We cannot wait to learn more about you!
If you want to learn more about us: Fever's Blog | Tech.Eu |TechCrunch
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!
If you require any kind of accommodation during the selection process please contact our Talent team so we can help you by providing a welcoming and seamless journey.
If you want to know more about how Fever processes your personal data, click here Fever - Candidate Privacy Notice
Company at a glance
Fever is the leading global live-entertainment discovery tech platform with a clear mission: to democratize access to culture and entertainment.
Fever has developed a proprietary technology that inspires its global community of over 125M people through personalized and curated experiences in their local city whilst empowering entertainment and event creators to reach new audiences and enhance their experiences.
Some successful examples include the “Candlelight Concert Series” attended by over 3 million guests last year, the Los Angeles-based “Stranger Things: The Drive-Into Experience” co-produced with Netflix, or the “Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience” winner of USA Today's 10 Best Readers Choice award.
The company, present in over 100 major cities across the globe, is backed by leading investors such as Goldman Sachs, Alignment Growth (growth equity investor in global entertainment and consumer tech, led by former Warner Bros and Time Warner), Goodwater Capital (the largest dedicated consumer technology platform globally), Smash Capital (a late-stage venture capital firm led by former Disney and growth equity investors, backer of Epic Games), Eurazeo, Vitruvian Partners and Atresmedia among others.
To pursue our objective, we are looking for bar-raisers who want to work hard, have fun, and make history with us.
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