Freelance Producer, Knoxville TN (contract, commission only)

You’ll be a true Sofar ambassador – mapping out your city’s strategy and supported by the central Global Communities team as you produce exceptional events, conceptualize and execute local marketing initiatives, sell local sponsorships and private shows, and expand Sofar’s footprint. If this sounds like you, we can’t wait to meet you! • Own the staffing and quality of shows in your local market, working to ensure magical experiences that are rooted in hospitality • Manage your city’s financial performance, ensuring financial success and health of every event • Build relationships with local businesses to drive sales of sponsorships and private events • Identify and build relationships with local organizations with like-minded audiences to build community, broaden our reach, and co-promote shows. Who you are: • You have deep connections to your local scene and play an active role in building community around it • You have 3-5 years of experience in live event curation, production, and promotions • You have experience selling event sponsorships or marketing activations, preferably in the live events or experiential marketing space • You’re confident pitching ideas and event concepts to potential sponsors and have a track record of closing partnership deals • You have a strong pulse on your city, the unique nature of each neighborhood, and where people like to spend their free time • You’re a natural connector and excel at building relationships with diverse community-driven organizations, media partners, or local businesses that would add strategic and financial value to your vertical's growth • You understand how to promote and build strategic alliances that will ultimately sell more tickets at our shows • You take pride in your work and approach every opportunity with professionalism and ownership, ensuring the best experience for artists, venues, partners, and guests. • You have exceptional time management skills and are a clear communicator • You can work autonomously, but understand the importance of remaining connected to the broader organization Our global Sofar team is deeply passionate about music and the work we do.