Director, Live Events (Dirtybird Focus)
About The Position
EMPIRE is looking for a highly organized and commercially minded Director, Live Events to join our downtown San Francisco office. This role will report into the General Manager, Dance and will lead operational and financial execution across Dirtybird’s live experiences and brand activations. This role will focus primarily on Dirtybird overseeing event production, vibe curation, P&L management, vendor partnerships, sponsorship development, and local community activation while supporting strategic initiatives across EMPIRE’s Dance division. The candidate will be conceptualizing, orchestrating, and executing showcases and events globally, with an emphasis on events for one of our marquee labels, Dirtybird. The ideal candidate is more than a coordinator. They are culturally fluent, music connected, and capable of building sustainable event ecosystems that generate value, strengthen brand equity, and deepen community engagement particularly in San Francisco.
Requirements
- 3 to 6 years of live event management experience
- 2 to 5 years of direct event budget and P&L management experience
- BA degree or equivalent experience
- A Dirtybird Fan who has attended events and is aware of core values
- Proven ability to manage vendors and negotiate contracts
- Deep network of various live event vendors covering production, audio and creative
- Strong organizational and financial literacy skills
- Deep understanding of dance and electronic music culture
- Must be based in San Francisco Bay Area [or willing to relocate]
Nice To Haves
- Experience securing or supporting sponsorship deals preferred
- Experience building community-driven activations outside traditional club settings
- Existing relationships with Bay Area venues and promoters
- Sponsorship sales or brand partnership experience
- Entrepreneurial mindset with strong ownership mentality
Responsibilities
- Plan and execute Dirtybird showcases, club nights, branded experiences, and community activations. Travel will be expected to such events.
- Ensure events reflect Dirtybird’s identity, culture, and audience expectation
- Collaborate with marketing and creative teams to align event execution with broader brand strategy
- Develop recurring grassroots activations such as social clubs, creative meetups, and lifestyle events
- Build partnerships with culturally aligned spaces and community organizations
- Expand Dirtybird’s footprint beyond nightlife into lifestyle-driven engagement
- Strengthen Dirtybird’s presence in the Bay Area through consistent local touchpoints
- Support global dance showcases and strategic live initiatives (ex album rollout driven event)
- Assist with cross-label collaboration opportunities
- Provide financial modeling and operational support for EMPIRE dance campaigns
- Contribute to international event expansion strategies
- Build, manage, and report on full event P&Ls
- Develop budgets that prioritize profitability without compromising experience
- Identify cost efficiencies and revenue expansion opportunities
- Deliver post-event financial reporting with actionable insights
- Identify, pitch, and secure aligned brand sponsorships
- Develop scalable sponsorship packages tied to Dirtybird’s audience and activations
- Manage sponsor deliverables and measure ROI
- Build long-term relationships with brand partners in lifestyle, tech, beverage, fitness, and culture
- Establish and maintain relationships with venues, production vendors, suppliers, and local promoters
- Negotiate contracts and oversee execution
- Ensure accountability, transparency, and timely deliverables
- Act as primary operational liaison across event stakeholders
- Maintain detailed production timelines, budgets, and cross-functional workflows
- Proactively identify risks and operational gaps
- Conduct post-event performance analysis, including financial reporting and audience engagement metrics
- Present insights and recommendations to leadership
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation Package
- Competitive Benefits Package
- Company Paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Company Paid Health Savings Account (HSA) Contribution
- Healthcare Spending Account (FSA)
- Paid Time Off (Holidays, Vacation, and Sick)
- Company 401(k) Plan
- Wellness Resources
- Commuter Allowance
- Cell Phone Allowance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
