Festival Producer (Contract) Job at Danny Wimmer Presents, LLC in Los Angeles

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Festival Producer (Contract)
At Danny Wimmer Presents, we don’t just put on festivals—we create unforgettable experiences where music, fans, and brands come together in epic ways! We are currently looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, high-energy environment, can meet deadlines, and shines under pressure. Passion for music is essential, as we offer long-term growth opportunities for individuals willing to learn from the ground up.

The Festival Producer(Freelance) is responsible for leading cross-functional teams to plan and execute large-scale, multi-day live events. From development and budgeting to onsite execution and reconciliation, this role oversees every stage of the festival production lifecycle. The ideal candidate is an experienced event producer with a deep understanding of operations, budget management, and team leadership, with a passion for creating unforgettable fan experiences and driving operational excellence across the board.

Primary Responsibilities

Partner with department heads to develop itemized budgets aligned to stated scope; value-engineer as needed and identify cost savings

Approve all purchase/rental requests, card funding requests, and vendor invoices within budget

Support marketing timelines, announcements, and key cross-promotional efforts

Directly oversee 3rd-party Site and Operations teams

Serve as the main point of contact for all project stakeholders — executives, department heads, and external parties

Build and manage project schedules; track milestones and keep the project on the critical path

Facilitate meeting notes, documentation, knowledge base, and archiving (Google Drive, Lennd, Connecteam)

Monitor performance, identify risks, and develop contingency plans — with particular attention to high-risk areas

Facilitate conflict resolution and cross-departmental escalation to keep the project moving

Evaluate CapEx opportunities using ROI analysis to improve project efficiency

Preferred Qualifications

5+ years of proven experience producing large-scale live events or music festivals in a general contractor / project manager capacity

5–7 years of management or supervisory experience leading cross-functional production teams

Strong budget management skills — comfortable owning a multi-million dollar operating budget

Working knowledge of permitting standards (Special Event, Fire, Health & Safety, Building & Safety, Noise, etc.) and ability to oversee permit procurement timelines

Exceptional relationship and communication skills — able to align diverse stakeholders from crew to C-suite, with a service mindset and the ability to offer multiple solutions to complex problems

Extraordinary organizational skills, self-motivation, and intuition in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment

Proficiency with project management and event production tools (e.g., Lennd, Google Workspace, or similar)

Ability to anticipate and mitigate risk proactively, with particular attention to high-risk production areas

Availability to commit to a project from planning through post-event settlement

This is a contract role with potential for full-time employment. The project contract timeline is 7-9 months.

This position is either remote or will be based in Ohio, Nashville or Los Angeles. We are open to various locations. Hybrid working schedule, 4 days in office. Remote option available.

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In Summary: The Festival Producer(Freelance) is responsible for leading cross-functional teams to plan and execute large-scale, multi-day live events . The ideal candidate is an experienced event producer with a deep understanding of operations, budget management, and team leadership, with a passion for creating unforgettable fan experiences and driving operational excellence across the board . This is a contract role with potential for full-time employment .

En Español: Si no puede completar esta solicitud debido a una discapacidad, póngase en contacto con este empleador para pedir un alojamiento o un proceso de aplicación alternativo. Producente del Festival (Contrato) En Danny Wimmer Presents, no solo ponemos festivales creamos experiencias inolvidables donde la música, los fans y las marcas se reúnen de manera épica! Actualmente estamos buscando alguien que prospere en un entorno acelerado y de alta energía, pueda cumplir plazos límite y brille bajo presión. La pasión por la música es esencial, ya que ofrecemos oportunidades de crecimiento a largo plazo para individuos dispuestos a aprender desde cero. El candidato ideal es un productor de eventos experimentado con una profunda comprensión de las operaciones, la gestión presupuestaria y los esfuerzos clave de promoción del equipo, con una pasión por crear experiencias inolvidables para los fans y impulsar la excelencia operativa en todos los ámbitos. Primary Responsibilities Partner con jefes de departamento para desarrollar presupuestos detallados alineados al alcance declarado; ingeniero-valor según sea necesario e identificar ahorros de costes Aprovechar todas las solicitudes de compra/alquiler, peticiones de financiación de tarjetas y facturas de proveedores dentro del presupuesto Apoyar a los plazos de marketing, anuncios y esfuerzos promocionales cruciales Directamente supervisionar a terceros sitios y equipos de operaciones Servir como el principal punto de contacto para todas las partes interesadas del proyecto Ejecutivos, departamentos y partidos externos Construir y gestionar horarios críticos de proyectos Disponibilidad y capacidad de trabajo Trabajar con conocimientos específicos Conocimientos técnicos y habilidades específicas sobre la organización de negocios Prevención de problemas interrelacionables Concentrales Supervisión de tiempo Capacidad de manejo extraactivo Experiencia profesional Otraspectiva Protecnología Tecnológicas Perceptiva Competencias generales Funcionario La línea de tiempo del contrato del proyecto es de 7 a 9 meses. Esta posición está remota o estará basada en Ohio, Nashville o Los Ángeles. Estamos abiertos a varios lugares. Horario de trabajo híbrido, 4 días en la oficina. Opción remota disponible. #J-18808-Ljbffr