Freelance Local Event Producer, Santa Barbara CA (contract, revenue share)

The role requires building new audiences through active promotion and marketing; success will not rely on an existing customer base or passive demand. You’ll be supported by the Sofar team and have access to training, resources, and opportunities to connect with other creators around the world. If this sounds like it’s up your alley, we can’t wait to meet you! *Please note that this is a freelance, commission-based partnership, not a traditional employment role, offering flexibility and ownership in exchange for accountability and initiative. While the schedule is self-directed, much of the work naturally happens during evenings and weekends, when live events and community engagement come to life.

What You'll Do: Develop and execute audience development strategies that expand reach beyond our existing customer base, driving sustained new user acquisition. Strengthen Sofar’s brand in your local community, promoting and selling tickets in your designated area with self-directed local marketing tactics. Create a vision to build and execute your city’s strategy - number of monthly shows, neighborhoods, show theme ideas, etc. Lead curation and booking your live events with the highest-quality, diverse set of artists and venues, continuing to grow our networks, as needed. Own the staffing and quality of shows in your local market, working to ensure magical experiences that are rooted in hospitality. Manage the financial performance of your events, ensuring financial success and health Identify and build relationships with local organizations with like-minded audiences to build community, broaden our reach, and co-promote events. Collaborate with other local leaders to grow your city through diverse experiences that generate buzz and amplify Sofar’s brand awareness.

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 promotionsYou have experience selling event sponsorships or marketing activations, preferably in the live events or experiential marketing space 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 $100 - $5,000 a month Our Producers earn commission-based pay on a per-show basis. Please note

compensation varies based on ticket prices, show volume, and event performance. 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. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us. apply for this job Sofar Sounds Home Page Jobs powered by

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