The Festival Producer takes a key leadership role in the planning and execution of assigned festivals, concerts, and branded shows.  They work with the Promoter to create the vision of the brand and manage the team that is responsible for bringing the event to life. This position is not a remote position.RESPONSIBILITIESPartner with key festival team (Promoter, Project Manager, Site Production, FOH Operations, BOH Operations, Stage Production, Experience Team, Finance Lead, Marketing, and select ancillaries) to produce the highest quality festivals in the industryPartner with Promoter and Finance Lead to create budget and then manage all production related department heads with planning and spending per budgetPartner with CAD designer to create festival layoutIssue festival org chart and confirmation sheet with project managerAssign Pressure Point Managers for key headliner facing areas to ensure best experienceOversee and ensure all event permits are obtainedPartner with local agencies in planning phase and throughout event.  Must coordinate group all agency meetings to include these agencies and key operational leads from InsomniacOversee event capacities and ensure safety and comfort of headliners are always considered while also creating best possible experienceEstablish and maintain a strong relationship with the venue and local agencies involved in each eventPartner with VP, Risk Management and issue the Festival Operations & Emergency Action Plan to include all pertinent information for event operational control and emergency planning.  This is to include a Severe Weather Action PlanServe as main point of contact for VenueCreate agenda and lead team in regular Production & Operations meeting for assigned festivalsAs event timeline and show volume requires; produce concerts and raves as neededQUALIFICATIONS8+ years’ experience in live event planning and producingProven ability to manage teams for planning and building large-scale events or music festivalsProven ability to develop and execute staff training sessionsSterling reputation for excellence in the required role with at least five top notch referencesProficiency in spreadsheetsMust be motivated with an “Everything is possible” attitude.Must be an active problem solver, instilled with a sense of urgency for projects large and small.WORK ENVIRONMENTMust be able to tolerate loud noise levels & busy environmentsMay work in drastic temperature climatesMust be willing to frequently travel to work events during holidays, evening, and weekend hours, as required, to meet deadlines