Freelance Producer, Dance

What you'll do:

• Own and grow our new Dance format vertical, building off the success of our pilot
• Lead curation and booking for shows in your city with the highest-quality, diverse set of dancers and venues, continuing to grow our networks as needed 
• Own the quality of your shows (including attending shows), working closely with the central Concerts team and local staff to ensure magical experiences that are rooted in hospitality
• Create a vision and collaborate with the central Concerts team to build and execute your strategy to grow this Sofar offering - number of monthly shows, neighborhoods, show theme ideas, etc. 
• Promote and sell tickets in your city with self-directed local marketing tactics.
• Create content to help promote your shows, either coordinating with external photographers and videographers or producing your own content
• Identify and build relationships with local organizations with like-minded audiences to build community, broaden our reach, and co-promote shows

Who you are:

• You have 1-3 years of experience in live event curation, promotions, social media marketing, sales, and/or partnerships.
• You have a deep network within the dance community, including emerging and established dancers. You have a sharp eye for discovering talent.
• You are passionate about the arts, and eager to capitalize on everything that a Sofar show offers – including building local connections and giving opportunities to dancers around New York City
• You have a strong pulse on your city, the unique nature of each neighborhood, and where people like to spend their free time
• You know how to connect with diverse community-driven organizations, media partners, or local businesses that would add strategic value to growing our dance presence in New York City
• You’re actively engaged in your local cultural scene and build community around it
• You have exceptional time management skills and are a clear written communicator