Event Manager - Debrecen

What is Candlelight?

Candlelight concerts are a unique musical and sensory experience created by the stunning ambience of candlelight. These concerts allow you to enjoy some of the most famous works of classical music in a completely new way and in various spectacular locations.

The concerts highlight talent from upcoming talent to professional musicians

Candlelight is now expanding beyond classical music into other genres that fit well within the experience such as jazz, soul, flamenco, opera, and more.

We are seeking Event Managers to join our on site events team in Debrecen to assist and manage Fever Originals’ flagship experience, Candlelight. This position is freelance and with flexible hours varying month to month dependent on availability, which may be extended, lead to other Fever Originals event work or permanent opportunities in the future.

Roles and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Follow instructions (including materials,) provided by the manager to deliver events

Manage and keep to scheduled event timings provided by manager

Implement new or amended production details, company policies and procedures

Artist Liaison

Report and feedback issues and queries to managers

Production management

Handling on site logistical issues

Manage vocal microphone channels and aux music on sound desk, and distribution and use of microphones

Managing and directing soundcheck

Managing all vendors

Briefing and liaising with venue

Directing, managing, supporting and briefing team.

Host event

Main point of contact for event

Dealing with customer queries and complaints

Ensuring high quality execution of event

Event reports and incident report forms

Managing unforeseen circumstances and emergencies

Providing photographs and feedback after each event to manager

Encouraging high performance and implementing improvements with individual team members and the entire team.

Preferred skills and attributes are:

1+ years event management experience (preferred)

Keen interest and passion in live music and delivering events (preferred)

Fluent English

Sound engineering skills (desirable)

Public speaking (desirable)

Exceptional customer service (required)

Highly competent in team/people management  (required)

Assertive and measured in a high pressure environment (required)

Strong problem solving skills (required)

Can do attitude (required)

Flexible (required)

Leading by example (required)

Works well under pressure (required)

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