Director of Festival Production

IMI produces events and experiences that bring the independent creator world together. The Director of Festival Production owns IMI's event production year-round: from IMI Fest, our annual multi-day festival, to IMI's presence at major creator and film events throughout the year. This is a role for someone who takes creative and programming ideas and makes them actually happen in the room, on stage, and on camera. It demands creative judgment, relentless follow-through, and the ability to build and manage the team of contractors and collaborators needed to deliver.At IMI Fest you will:Oversee the programming of all four festival days: Camp IMI (our emerging creator retreat), Baker Day (creator workshops), and two Festival Days (our public event) including the IMI Awards DinnerBuild and own the run of show across all festival daysWork directly with creators who are participating on stage or showing work, collaborating with them to develop their involvement and ensuring they're prepared and set up for successSolicit and curate selections for the Creators Studio gallery space and for our screenings programOwn the spatial and visual design of the festival environment — room design, signage, and installations — working with a production designer or relevant contractors to executeYear-round you will:Produce IMI's presence at major creator and film events (including SXSW, Tribeca, and Open Sauce)Collaborate with the Director of Creator Relations to bring the same production standards to smaller-scale gatherings and partiesWhat We're Looking ForProven experience producing live events, festivals, or multi-day programming. You know how to build a run of show and execute it under pressureA genuine fan of independent online media. You watch YouTube, you have channels you love, and you want to showcase the best creators working todayDeep respect for creators as the creative and business leads of their own workExperience working directly with talent or public figures to develop their on-stage participation. You know how to earn trust quickly and bring out the best in peopleA curatorial eye: you can solicit, evaluate, and select work for a screenings program or gallery space with a clear and confident point of viewHigh standards for the in-person and on-camera experience. You notice when something is off and you do something about itAble to build and manage a team of contractors and freelancers to deliver across a complex eventCalm under pressure: you don't let the chaos showCompensation & DetailsSalary: $75,000+ commensurate with experienceBased in Austin, TX preferred. Relocation assistance available. Hybrid or remote considered for the right candidate.