Freelance Producer, Electronic Music - NYC;

While this role is flexible and does not require attendance at an office, candidates must be based in NYC.

Sofar Sounds is a global community that connects artists and audiences through unique and intimate experiences. Sofar shows transform everyday spaces — from living rooms and rooftops, to boutiques and 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.

Our global team is distributed across the US and UK, and is backed by some of the best‑known consumer industry investors (TCG, Battery Ventures, Union Square Ventures, Octopus and others).

As a Freelance Producer, you’ll curate, produce, and promote concerts and other live events with Live Electronic Artists. We are looking for someone deeply plugged into the live electronic scene to book new grassroots talent in intimate and unique spaces. You’ll be a true Sofar ambassador – mapping out the strategy for our live electronic programming. You will be supported by the Sofar London team as you produce exceptional events, conceptualise and execute local marketing initiatives.

This is an independent role designed for self‑starters who want meaningful ownership over how Sofar shows up in their local community. The role encompasses all aspects of event planning and curation, marketing and promotion, and overall event execution. You’ll be supported by Sofar’s Global Communities team and have access to training, resources, and opportunities to connect with other creators around the world.

Note:
Producers are freelancers who earn commission‑based pay. It allows for a flexible schedule, but your activities will likely take place over weekends and evenings.

• Strengthen Sofar’s brand in your local community, promoting and selling tickets in your area with self‑directed local marketing tactics
• Create a vision to build and execute your strategy for the show type and area – venues, show themes, ideal artists, growth partners, and marketing tactics.
• Lead curation and booking for experiences, with support from the London booking team, ensuring a high‑quality, diverse set of artists and venues.
• Oversee and direct crew to ensure magical experiences rooted in hospitality and high quality.
• Oversee financial performance, ensuring the financial success and health of every event.
• Build relationships with local businesses to drive sponsorship and private event sales.
• Identify and build relationships with local organisations with like‑minded audiences to expand community reach and co‑promote shows.
• Collaborate with other producers and the wider Sofar London team to grow your show type through diverse experiences that generate buzz and amplify Sofar’s brand awareness.
• Support the wider Sofar business by ensuring high‑quality curation and seamless event operations for inbound partnership opportunities that elevate the Sofar brand.

• You have deep connections to your local scene, particularly in the electronic genre, and play an active role in building community around it.
• You have 3‑5 years of experience in live event curation, production, and promotions.
• You’re confident pitching ideas and event concepts to potential sponsors and partners.
• You have a strong pulse on your area, the unique nature of each neighbourhood, and where people like to spend their free time.
• You’re a natural connector and excel at building relationships with diverse, community‑driven organisations, media partners, or local businesses that add strategic and financial value to your vertical’s growth.
• You understand how to promote and build strategic alliances that ultimately sell more tickets at our shows.
• You take pride in your work and approach every opportunity with professionalism and ownership, ensuring the best experience for artists, venues, partners, and guests.
• You have exceptional time‑management skills and are a clear communicator.
• You can work autonomously but understand the importance of remaining connected to the broader organization.

Our global Sofar team is deeply passionate about music and…