Live Events Manager Job Opportunity
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced individual to manage our live events in Canberra. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating and executing event strategies, developing strong relationships with artists, venues, and partners, and delivering exceptional experiences to our guests.
About the Role
* This is a freelance opportunity where you will work autonomously but remain connected to our broader organization.
* You will be responsible for curating and booking high-quality, diverse artists and venues, growing our networks as needed.
* The role requires strong business sense, awareness of cultural trends, and the ability to tap into local communities to organize amazing live events.
The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in live event curation, production, and promotions. They will be confident in pitching ideas and event concepts to potential sponsors and have a track record of closing partnership deals.
Key Responsibilities
* Strengthen our brand in the local community through self-directed local marketing tactics.
* Create a vision to build and execute the city's strategy, including show volume, neighborhoods, and show theme ideas.
* Lead curation and booking for experiences in your city, ensuring magical experiences rooted in hospitality.
* Manage the city's financial performance, ensuring financial success and health of every event.
* Build relationships with local businesses to drive sales of sponsorships and private events.
We offer a flexible schedule, but activities may take place over weekends and evenings. Our Curators are entrepreneurial, resourceful, and driven, thriving on challenges and committed to delivering exceptional experiences.