Lead Producer

Hey there We’re Fever, the world’s leading tech platform for culture and live entertainment. Our mission? To democratize access to culture and entertainment. With our proprietary cutting‑edge technology and data‑driven approach, we’re revolutionizing the way people engage with live entertainment. Every month, our platform inspires over 300 million people in +40 countries to discover unforgettable experiences while also empowering event creators with our data and technology, helping them scale, innovate, and enhance their events to reach new audiences. Our results? We’ve teamed up with major industry leaders like Netflix, F.C. Barcelona, and Primavera Sound, presented international award‑winning experiences, and are backed by several leading global investors Impressive, right? To achieve our mission, we are looking for bar‑raisers with a hands‑on mindset who are eager to help shape the future of entertainment. Ready to be part of the experience? Let’s discuss this role and what you will do to help achieve Fever’s mission. About the role We are looking for an experienced, passionate, and critical‑thinking Production Manager who will not only lead the production of our largest and most exciting SSI experiences, but also manage a team of Associate and Junior producers, to ensure that high‑quality experiences are delivered. This role requires flexibility, creativity, attention to detail, and the ability to meet deadlines while staying within budget. The ideal candidate has a proven track record in the production of live events, shows, touring production, culinary experience and/or immersive experiences. The Lead Producer will be accountable for the implementation and perfect execution of scalable events across his/her region. He’ll be responsible for challenging and adapting the event to the local specificities, proposing new production formats, technologies, and solutions that could enhance Fever’s experiences, as well as play a pivotal role in shaping our event strategy. Candidates should be passionate about delivering results and producing fun and entertaining experiences for all walks of the public. Strong communication skills are critical to success in this role. The right candidate will be a self‑starter and have strong interpersonal and project management skills. You will Manage all aspects of event/projects productions, including pre‑production logistics planning, hiring, onsite execution, as well as post‑event wrap‑up. Manage several productions and help scale various Fever Original SSI events against team targets. Efficiently manage your portfolio of events, SSI being characterized by a high volume of events happening simultaneously. Develop and manage event production budgets, optimizing resources to achieve strategic goals, identifying revenue‑generating opportunities and cost‑saving measures. Manage a team of local producers, providing guidance and support. Source and manage freelancers, vendors and service providers and ensure delivery of quality services as per company standards. Conduct venue research and booking, negotiate contracts with venues, third‑party vendors and talents. Create production timelines and ensure that teams are keeping to schedule. Secure proper event permits and meet insurance requirements, complete risk assessments when necessary, be knowledgeable of regulations and best practices. Handle administrative duties including expense reports, invoicing, and working with the legal department on contracts. Communicate and collaborate with internal cross‑functional teams, departments, and stakeholders to drive alignment and execution of event deliverables. Work with the Project Management team to ensure client expectations and standards are met. Domestic and international travel and work across time zones may be required. We are open to candidates based in Vancouver, Toronto, or Montreal, with a strong preference for Montreal. Qualifications You have a successful track record of production management of live events / shows with strong oral and written communication skills. You thrive in a fast‑paced environment and pride yourself on your flexible, detailed, analytical mindset. Candidates need to be passionate about the entertainment/events industry. You will have to be comfortable delivering results in an ambiguous environment, being exceptionally detail‑oriented while looking around corners, and thinking bigger about how we create a compelling experience. 5+ years of experience in live event and/or experience production industry. 1‑2 years of people management experience. Experience as production or project manager for theatre/dance entertainment or similar project involving the management of third‑party vendors and contractors is a plus. Ability to manage multiple projects at any given time and pull together multiple aspects of an event in an organized and efficient way. Proven experience in vendor negotiations, in managing production budgets and production issues such as permitting, rules and regulations. Understanding of fabrication processes. Curious, with an appetite for learning, keen to push boundaries and try new concepts, and the ability to pick up new skills quickly. Able to communicate with various stakeholders, working collaboratively and willing to be hands‑on. You’ll be solution‑focused, identifying problem areas and then creating plans to find resolutions. You can expect to join a group of diverse, hardworking team players, where a cultural fit is someone willing to stay humble and learn and can work nimbly. We welcome applications with unusual backgrounds with the expectation that the applicant will have acquired hard or soft skills and maturity throughout their experiences. Our hiring process A 30‑minute video call with one of our Talent Acquisition Managers, to better understand your career plan, assess cultural fit, and answer any questions you may have. A 60‑minute online test with three topics: logic, analytics, and written understanding. A 30‑minute interview with the hiring manager. A 45‑minute video call with your future manager, including questions about your profile and a business case presentation (to be prepared in advance). On average our process lasts 20 working days and offers usually follow within a week. Thank you for considering joining Fever. We cannot wait to learn more about you Fever is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workspace where everyone's background and ideas count. Our main goal is to find the best possible talent regardless of place of birth, racial or ethnic origin, gender, gender identity, religion, opinion, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, marital status, age or caring responsibilities. We encourage everyone to apply If you require any kind of accommodation during the selection process please contact our Talent team so we can help you by providing a welcoming and seamless journey. If you want to learn more about us: Fever's Blog | Tech.Eu | TechCrunch Fever - Candidate Privacy Notice #J-18808-Ljbffr