Producer, Music Events

About the Opportunity - Producer, Music Events

The Producer, Music Events is responsible for the entire creative, strategic and production oversight of JJLA and AKT Agency’s award-winning concert series OUTLOUD as well as other concert and live music events of the Company. The Producer, Music Events oversees the day-to-day management and planning of all aspects of OUTLOUD and its programming, including a minimum twice monthly live concert event that streams digitally, shoulder music events and pop-ups at festivals and concert events, and a minimum annual flagship festival event.

The Producer supervises all event and channel management and coordination, venue solicitation and coordination, artistic booking, contracting and scheduling, event design, sponsorship coordination, staffing and supervising all planning and production tasks associated with executing the events to the highest standards. The Producer will help to expand the event and channel to a national audience and build a team of coordinators and onsite personnel, targeting expansion in New York, Miami, Nashville, Chicago, and Los Angeles. This role reports to the CEO and the Head of Talent Relations, and will oversee 2 direct reports/coordinators.

Responsibilities

• Lead JJLA & AKT's OUTLOUD portfolio across concert events nationally, in partnership with digital platform Twitch & ticketing/marketing partner Fever
• Manage all physical production, technical development, operational, logistical, and technical event management
• Oversee financial budgeting, project scheduling and timelines, vendor management and communications to internal and external partners, including accurate and complete event, project and client files, organizing all event orders, budget tracking, vendor quotes, approvals and design concepts
• Produce all components of monthly concert series in venues nationally, including twice monthly shows to occur in front of live audiences, at venues, and streaming shows digitally via Officially Outloud channel
• Oversee the formulation and articulation of the strategic and creative vision for OUTLOUD, including but not limited to events, that deliver on strategy, content, and key brand outcomes and any follow-up on communications or work
• Oversee Raising Voices flagship live concert event in June
• Collaborate with OUTLOUD brand partners (i.e. Twitch, Fever) and sponsors to ensure creative deliverables and ROI is achieved
• Collaboration and coordination of artist booking process, including outreach and offers, scheduling, contracting, and advancement
• Oversight of brand creative deliverables, including creative decks and ideation for sponsorship pitches, venue development and participation at festivals and shoulder events (i.e. SXSW, Pride Events, WMC etc.)
• Develop partnership and coordination with music labels, managers, and agents to continue to build OUTLOUD artist roster and brand recognition, and participate in new business and pitch presentations for new clients and new events as requested and required

Minimum Requirements & Ideal Candidates

• 8 years direct experience leading all aspects of multiple, complex, large-scale, big-budget, high-profile, experiential projects or concert events
• Proven track record of developing and delivering strategy-driven, creatively stunning, and flawless events
• Ability to manage budgets over long project periods, changes against scope of work, and ability to communicate status to internal teams and clients
• A creative eye with a knowledge of and interest in design, merchandising and lifestyle
• A passion for and understanding of live entertainment, including music, film, television, sports, fashion, consumer products and digital media with an ability to identify and stay on top of new and emerging trends
• Represents the company externally with poise and professionalism at events, meetings, conferences and as required by senior management
• Deep experience working with and cultivating relationships with multiple vendors including technical, fabrication, logistics, and production vendors, with a strong negotiation ability
• Proven track record working collaboratively with internal teams and clients
• Ability to effectively and cheerfully manage a diverse team including other producers, and lead event-related team meetings as required per project
• Excellent judgment, agility, and ability to anticipate strategy, creative, or production problems, issues, and barriers, and pro-actively and effectively craft solutions
• Computer savvy; proficient in MS Office, Google Suite and other event-related design software as required and other industry leading communication and collaboration platforms, file sharing sites, and other tools to aid in project management
• Must be extremely detail oriented, on-time and accurate with excellent organizational skills
• Eagerness to learn, explore and develop new skills and broader understanding of event and client needs to strengthen company performance
• A knack for problem-solving and reacting with efficiency and competence, even under strenuous circumstances or stressful situations
• Customer-service oriented with excellent client management and advocacy skills
• Deep experience with brand communications, media, and messaging
• BSc/BA in PR, marketing, hospitality management or related field is required

Other Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50lbs is sometimes required for on-site work
• Ability and willingness to travel and work on location and remotely with ease
• Ability to work on your feet for extended periods is sometimes required for onsite work
• Onsite/event work can include long hours
• Ability to travel and work remotely on site each month
• A team player with leadership skills, ability to empower others to get the job done

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary range – $75-90k
• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• 401k or comparable retirement savings elections
• Technology Package
• T&E Account
• Vacation and PTO
• Dog friendly office

About JJLA

JJLA is a live event production, experiential and entertainment firm specializing in creating ground-up special events that grow audiences, energize fans and connect communities. JJLA designs unexpected and innovative event planning and production management services for projects including concerts, festivals and fan experiences, corporate brand activations, specialty creative installations, immersive theatrical shows, non-profit benefits and private events.

JJLA’s recent client list includes ABC Television, Epic Records, Netflix, Warner Music, Twitch and Mac Cosmetics, as well as event activations at Super Bowl, MLB All Star Week, SXSW, WorldPride, Art Basel, Coachella, Sundance, Cannes, ComicCon and many others. In 2020, the firm expanded their digital capabilities including the launch of a content studio to provide complete, turnkey solutions for both in-person and online experiences.

Founded in Los Angeles in 2010 by event producer Jeff Consoletti, the firm currently employs 12 staff and over 60 contracted coordinators, fabricators and event assistants helping to execute over 60 major events annually. Jeff and the firm have been listed among BizBash’s 500, a Special Events’s Top 50, LA Business Journal’s Disrupter, Billboard Pride List and an Inc5000 Fastest Growing Private Company.

For more information visitwww.jj-la.com. @meet_jjla

JJLA is an equal opportunity employer.

The Company does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions, gender identity, gender expression, transitioning, sex stereotype, and transgender), religion (all aspects of religious beliefs, observance or practice, including religious dress or grooming practices), marital status, veteran or military status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), status as a recipient of Medi-Cal, genetic information, sexual orientation, taking or requesting statutorily protected leave, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws (collectively, “Protected Categories”). It also prohibits discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics, or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics. The Company will not make any inquiries that seek to identify an individual’s sex, gender identity or gender expression, except for voluntary and anonymized requests. The Company will honor any employee request to be identified by a preferred gender, name or pronoun, including gender-neutral pronouns.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Events management: 7 years (Required)

Work Location: One location