Insomniac - Line Producer

Job Summary:

WHO ARE YOU?

Do you enjoy dance music? Do you excel at event production and operations? 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 dance music production. 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

The Line Producer takes a key leadership role in the financial planning and execution of assigned music festivals, concerts, and branded shows. They work with the Producer and Promoter to create the budget and manage and control the budget with the production team that is responsible for bringing the event to life. This is not a remote position.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversees joint planning, negotiations, and financial controls for live event productions

• Key responsibility is to generate and continuously reviewing the budget “line-by-line” to ensure budget is accurate and cost controls are in place

• Provides the Producer and Promoter frequent updates on the budget, forecast and actual results

• Partners with production team to manage and control the budget with all production related department heads

• Work with Producer and Promoter to ensure production teams complete tasks assigned to each show in a timely and efficient manner

• Continuously look for ways to reduce costs and produce live events more efficiently

• Lead process implementation, vendor audits and vertical implementations and contribute to the long-term operational strategy and developments

• Deliver transparent and timely updates to leaders regarding operational audits, best practices and process improvements

• Partner with cross-functional teams to develop priorities to ensure that all teams are properly trained in developed areas

• Work on multiple projects including new brands, new locations and existing events

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

• Other special projects and tasks as assigned as needed

• Some travel may be required (economy)

QUALIFICATIONS

• 6+ years’ experience in live event planning and producing

• Proven ability to manage teams for planning and building large-scale events or music festivals

• Proven ability to develop and execute staff training sessions

• Sterling reputation for excellence in the required role with at least five top notch references

• Proficiency in spreadsheets, Excel, and Airtable preferred

• Must be motivated with an “Everything is possible” attitude

• Must be an active problem solver, instilled with a sense of urgency for projects large and small

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Must be able to tolerate loud noise levels & busy environments

• May work in drastic temperature climates

• Must be willing to work during evening 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
Insomniac strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

HIRING PRACTICES

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Insomniac recruitment policies are designed to place the most highly qualified persons available in a timely and efficient manner. Insomniac may pursue all avenues available, including promotion from within, employee referrals, outside advertising, employment agencies, Internet recruiting, job fairs, college recruiting and search firms.

Hiring Salary Range: $70,000.00-$90,000.00 USD

Please note that the compensation information provided is a good faith estimate for this position only and is provided pursuant to the California Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements Law. It is estimated based on what a successful California applicant might be paid. It assumes that the successful candidate will be in California or perform the position from California. Similar positions located outside of California will not necessarily receive the same compensation. Insomniac takes into consideration a candidate’s education, training, and experience, as well as the position’s work location, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment when determining the salary level for potential new employees. In compliance with the California Law, a potential new employee’s salary history will not be used in compensation decisions.