Freelance Local Event Producer (Live Events)

TL;DR

Freelance Local Event Producer (Live Events): Building Sofar's presence in Long Beach through the promotion and curation of intimate live music experiences with an accent on audience development and local networking. Focus on designing city-specific strategies, booking high-quality artists, and managing the financial performance of pop-up events.

Location: Must be local to Long Beach, CA

Salary: $100 - $5,000 per month (commission-based)

Company

A global community connecting creatives and audiences through unique, intimate live performances in everyday spaces across 400+ cities worldwide.

What you will do

• Develop and execute audience development strategies to drive sustained new user acquisition.
• Promote Sofar's brand and sell tickets using self-directed local marketing tactics.
• Design and execute the city's strategy, including show frequency, neighborhood selection, and themes.
• Lead curation and booking of high-quality, diverse artists and venues.
• Manage the staffing and overall quality of shows to ensure a high standard of hospitality.
• Oversee financial performance and build relationships with local partner organizations to broaden reach.

Requirements

• Must be based in Long Beach, CA with in-depth knowledge of the local area.
• 3-5 years of experience in live event curation, production, and promotions.
• Experience selling event sponsorships or marketing activations, preferably in the experiential marketing space.
• Proven ability to build strategic alliances with community-driven organizations and local businesses.
• Exceptional time management skills and the ability to work autonomously.
• Strong professional ownership and communication skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Entrepreneurial, independent role with meaningful ownership over local community presence.
• Access to training, resources, and a global network of creators.
• Flexible, self-directed schedule (though work primarily occurs during evenings and weekends).
• Opportunity to influence the local cultural landscape and support emerging artists.