Sofar
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FreelanceEventCurator
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“Freelance Event Curator at Sofar. Skills: Event curation, Event production, Sponsorship sales, Community building. Strengthen Sofar’s brand. Promote tickets in city”
What You'll Achieve.
Build vibrant Sofar community; Expand Sofar’s footprint; Generate buzz; Amplify brand awareness; Sell more tickets
Industry & Context.
Deal closure; Event curveball management
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
3-5 years experience live event curation, 3-5 years experience production, 3-5 years experience promotions, Experience selling event sponsorships, Experience marketing activations
Nice to Have
Experience in live events marketing, Experience in experiential marketing
What You'll Do.
Strengthen Sofar’s brand
Promote tickets in city
Execute city’s strategy
Lead curation for experiences
Lead booking for experiences
Own staffing for shows
Ensure quality of shows
Manage city’s financial performance
Build relationships with businesses
Drive sales of sponsorships
Drive sales of private events
Identify local organizations
Build relationships with organizations
Collaborate with local leaders
Grow city through diverse experiences
Amplify Sofar’s brand awareness
Ensure high-quality curation
Ensure seamless event operations
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Central Global Communities team; Other local leaders; Business Partnerships teams; Global Communities teams
Communication Scope
Pitching ideas; Pitching event concepts
Full Job Description
## Description Note: While this role is hybrid, candidates must be local. About Us Founded in London in 2009, Sofar invites discovery of emerging talent and local grassroots art and culture through one-of-a-kind live experiences—music, dating, comedy, food & drink, dance, and more—in surprising venues in 400+ cities globally. We get people off of their phones and into real life experiences, and aim to foster an environment where art and community take center stage. From the top of an Oslo ski jump tower, to a catamaran in Cancun, and Aretha Franklin’s Detroit home, along with hidden museum rooms, private living rooms, and other urban nooks and crannies, Sofar transforms unlikely spaces into captivating venues for intimate gigs, curating inclusive experiences that bring people closer together. The Role As a Freelance Curator, you’ll curate, produce, and promote live events to build a strong and vibrant Sofar community in your city. You’ll be a true Sofar ambassador – mapping out your city and vertical's strategy; supported by the central Global Communities team as you produce exceptional events, conceptualize and execute local marketing initiatives, sell local sponsorships and private shows, and expand Sofar’s footprint. This role will allow for a flexible schedule, but your activities will likely take place over weekends and evenings. Our Curators have strong business sense, maintain a keen awareness of cultural trends, and have communities that they can easily tap in to organize amazing live events (including performers, unique locations, sponsors, etc.). They’re entrepreneurial, resourceful, and driven; whether it’s figuring out how to creatively sell tickets or dealing with a live event curveball, they know how to get things done and thrive on the challenge. If this sounds like you, we can’t wait to meet you! ## What you'll do Strengthen Sofar’s brand in your local community, promoting and selling tickets in your city with self-directed local ma
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