Freelance Producer, Miami

Freelance Producer, Miami (contract, commission‑only)

3 weeks ago – Be among the first 25 applicants. This role is commission‑only. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience – talk with your recruiter to learn more.

This role is hybrid, but candidates must be based in Miami.

Sofar Sounds is a global community that connects artists and audiences through unique and intimate experiences. Sofar shows transform everyday spaces—living rooms, rooftops, boutiques, museums—into captivating venues for intimate gigs, creating inclusive experiences that bring people closer together. Founded in London in 2009, Sofar creates space where music and arts matter in 400 cities around the world.

• Strengthen Sofar’s brand in your local community, promoting and selling tickets with self‑directed local marketing tactics.
• Create a vision to build and execute your city’s strategy – number of monthly shows, neighborhoods, show theme ideas, etc.
• Lead curation and booking for experiences in your city with the highest‑quality, diverse set of artists and venues, continuing to grow your networks as needed.
• Own the staffing and quality of shows in your local market, working to ensure magical experiences rooted in hospitality.
• Manage your city’s financial performance, ensuring financial success and health of every event.
• Build relationships with local businesses to drive sales of sponsor ships and private events.
• Identify and build relationships with local organizations with like‑minded audiences to build community, broaden our reach, and co‑promote shows.
• Collaborate with other local leaders to grow your city through diverse experiences that generate buzz and amplify Sofar’s brand awareness.
• Support Sofar’s Business Partnerships and Global Communities teams by ensuring high‑quality curation and seamless event operations for inbound partnership opportunities that elevate the Sofar brand.

• Deep connections to your local scene and an active role in building that community.
• 3‑5 years of experience in live event curation, production, and promotions.
• Experience selling event sponsor ships or marketing activations, preferably in the live events or experiential marketing space.
• Confidence pitching ideas and event concepts to potential sponsors and a track record of closing partnership deals.
• A strong pulse on your city, the unique nature of each neighborhood, and where people like to spend their free time.
• A natural connector who excels at building relationships with diverse community‑driven organizations, media partners, or local businesses that add strategic and financial value.
• Understanding of how to promote and build strategic alliances that ultimately sell more tickets at shows.
• Professionalism, ownership, and pride in delivering the best experience for artists, venues, partners, and guests.
• Exceptional time‑management skills and clear communication.
• Ability to work autonomously while remaining connected to the broader organization.

Our global Sofar team is deeply passionate about music. When we’re not working, you’ll likely find us at a live show or telling anyone in earshot about the new song we can’t stop listening to.

If our mission and this opening resonate, we encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn’t precisely match the description. We are committed to creating a culture of belonging and building a diverse team that reflects a variety of lived experiences, perspectives, and skills.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are made by humans.

Compensation is commission‑based, ranging from $100 to $500+ per event, depending on ticket prices, show volume, and event performance.