Director, Events; Dirtybird Focus

Director, Live Events (Dirtybird Focus)

The Director, Live Events will report to the General Manager, Dance and lead operational and financial execution across Dirtybird’s live experiences and brand activations.

• 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
• Community & Local Activation (San Francisco Focus)
• 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
• Sponsorship & Revenue Development
• Identify, pitch, and secure aligned brand sponsor ships
• 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
• Vendor & Partner Relationship Management
• 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

• 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
• Experience securing or supporting sponsorship deals preferred
• Strong organizational and financial literacy skills
• Deep understanding of dance and electronic music culture
• Strong San Francisco network preferred
• Must be based in San Francisco Bay Area [or willing to relocate]

• 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

Pay Range: $85,000 - $105,000/annual salary + benefits + discretionary bonus + profit sharing program

• 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

At EMPIRE, we value diversity and always treat all employees and job applicants based on merit, qualifications, competence, and talent. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.