Independent Event Producer, Promoter – Freelance, Commission-Based

Sofar Sounds

. Curate, produce, and promote concerts and live events in the local city .

Posted 11/10/2026contractUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $300 - $5,000 per monthWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in live event curation, production, and promotion, with a strong focus on audience growth and community engagement. Proven ability to manage financial performance and cultivate partnerships within the local music scene.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Live Event CurationEvent PromotionAudience Growth StrategiesPartnership DevelopmentEvent Profitability Management

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Hard Skills

Live Event ProductionEvent Strategy DevelopmentTicket Sales ManagementSponsorship SalesSocial Media Marketing

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationEffective Time ManagementProfessionalismEntrepreneurial MindsetResourcefulness

Industry Keywords

Local Scene KnowledgeCommunity OutreachCultural Activity AwarenessGrassroots PromotionEvent Economics

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Curate, produce, and promote concerts and live events in the local city
Lead artist and venue curation and booking
Build and execute the city’s event strategy, including show frequency, neighborhoods, themes, and growth plans
Own local promotion and ticket sales using social media, community relationships, press, and grassroots tactics
Own staffing and show quality, ensuring exceptional experiences for guests, artists, and venues
Manage financial performance and keep events profitable
Identify and partner with community organizations to broaden Sofar’s reach and co-promote shows
Support inbound global brand partnership activations through high-quality event execution
Collaborate with Sofar producers globally to share best practices and grow the network
Represent Sofar in the local market while maintaining creative control and autonomy

Requirements

What you’ll need

Hands-on experience running live shows
3–5 years of experience in live event curation, production, or promotions
Deep roots in the local scene and an existing network of artists, venues, and community connectors
Proven ability to promote events, grow an audience from scratch, and drive local demand through social media, partnerships, press, and community outreach
Experience selling event sponsorships or marketing activations, ideally in live events or experiential marketing
Entrepreneurial and resourceful approach
Strong knowledge of local neighborhoods, audiences, and cultural activity
Track record of closing deals and cultivating lasting partnerships
Understanding of live-event economics and profitability
Ability to work autonomously while participating in a broader community and organization
Clear communication, effective time management, and professionalism

Benefits

Comp & perks

Commission paid via direct deposit, with shows settled twice monthly
Sofar handles payments, taxes, insurance, royalties, ticketing, and compliance
Event insurance coverage
End-to-end platform for ticketing, guest communications, artist booking, advancing, payments, and post-show surveys
Lifecycle email and SMS marketing campaigns
Dedicated Lifecycle Marketing Manager
Global brand, platform, infrastructure, data, tools, and shared best practices
Global artist network of 50,000+ artists
Access to global producer community
Flexible schedule
Autonomy to work with other clients and build your business beyond Sofar