What are the responsibilities and job description for the Freelance Producer, Comedy position at Sofar Sounds?
About Us Sofar Sounds is a global community that connects artists and audiences through unique and intimate experiences. Sofar shows transform everyday spaces — from living rooms and rooftops, to boutiques and museums — into captivating venues for intimate gigs, creating inclusive experiences that bring people closer together. Founded in London in 2009, Sofar creates space where music and arts matter in 400 cities around the world. Our global team is distributed across the US and UK, and is backed by some of the best-known consumer industry investors (TCG, Battery Ventures, Union Square Ventures, Octopus and others). The Role We are looking for a Freelance Producer to pilot and grow Comedy into a thriving Sofar event vertical. As a Freelance Producer, you’ll organize and promote shows to build a strong and vibrant Sofar community in your city. You’ll be a true Sofar ambassador – partnering closely with the central Experiences and marketing teams to produce exceptional events, conceptualize and execute local marketing initiatives, and expand Sofar’s footprint. Our Promoters have strong business sense, maintain a keen awareness of cultural trends, and have communities that they can easily tap in to organize amazing live events (including performers, locations, sponsors, etc.). They’re entrepreneurial, resourceful, and driven; whether it’s figuring out how to creatively sell tickets or dealing with a live event curveball, they know how to get things done and thrive on the challenge. If this sounds like you, we can’t wait to meet you! *Please note that this is a 4-month fixed-term contract. Our Promoters are freelancers who earn commission-based pay. It will allow for a flexible schedule, but your activities will likely take place over weekends and evenings. ----- Our global Sofar team is deeply passionate about music and the work we do. When we’re not working, you can probably find us at a live show or telling anyone in earshot about the new song we can’t stop listening to. If our mission and job opening resonates, you're encouraged to apply even if your experience doesn't precisely match the job description. We are committed to creating a culture of belonging and building a diverse team that reflects a variety of lived experiences, perspectives, and skills. If our mission and job opening resonate, you're encouraged to apply even if your experience doesn't precisely match the job description. We are committed to creating a culture of belonging and building a diverse team that reflects a variety of lived experiences, perspectives, and skills.
Our Producers earn a booking fee and commission-based pay on a per-show basis. Please note that earnings can greatly vary depending on show volume and profit.
Salary : $450 - $1,000
