Festival Producer

About the Role

We are seeking a highly driven Festival Producer with a passion for dance music culture and expertise in event production and operations. This key leadership position requires hands-on involvement in organizing, managing, and delivering exceptional music festivals and branded events that impress and engage attendees.

About the Company

Insomniac is recognized globally for producing innovative and immersive music festivals featuring cutting-edge lighting, pyrotechnics, sound design, and theatrical performances. With an annual reach of over seven million fans across 13 countries on five continents, the company’s flagship event, Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas, attracts over 525,000 attendees in three days. Founded in 1993 by Pasquale Rotella and based in Los Angeles, Insomniac stands as a leading organizer of large-scale dance music experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with festival stakeholders, including Promoter, Project Manager, Finance Lead, and production teams to deliver top-tier music festivals.
• Create and execute budgets with Promoter and Finance Lead, managing departmental spending effectively.
• Work alongside CAD designers to develop festival layouts and issue organizational charts with the project manager.
• Assign managers to critical areas ensuring optimal experience for headliners.
• Oversee obtaining required event permits and coordinate with local agencies throughout planning and event execution phases.
• Manage event capacities prioritizing safety, comfort, and audience engagement.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with venues and regional agencies.
• Coordinate with the Vice President of Risk Management to produce comprehensive operational and emergency action plans, including severe weather protocols.
• Act as the primary venue contact and lead regular production and operations meetings.
• Produce concerts and rave events as schedules and demand dictate.

Qualifications and Skills

• Minimum of eight years’ experience in live event planning and management.
• Demonstrated success in leading large-scale event or music festival teams.
• Experience developing and conducting staff training initiatives.
• Highly reputable character supported by at least five strong professional references.
• Competence in the use of spreadsheet software.
• Self-motivated with a proactive, optimistic approach to challenges.
• Strong problem-solving aptitude with a heightened sense of urgency for task completion.

Work Environment and Requirements

• Ability to work in loud, dynamic environments.
• Excellent communication skills across diverse personality types.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends and travel frequently as needed to fulfill job responsibilities.
• Applicants must have legal authorization to work in the U.S. without company visa sponsorship.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The company is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects its community and audience. It values and uplifts contributions from all individuals regardless of age, ancestry, color, creed, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, military status, and other legally protected categories. Reasonable accommodations are provided for qualified applicants with disabilities and for religious practices.

Additional Information

The salary range for this position is from 100000 to 150000 USD annually, with variations depending on location and candidate qualifications. The hiring process is transparent and does not involve any requests for payment or purchasing equipment. Recruitment communications are conducted through official company email domains only.