diff --git a/api/models/gig.model.js b/api/models/gig.model.js
index a29b3022..0b642847 100644
--- a/api/models/gig.model.js
+++ b/api/models/gig.model.js
@@ -39,10 +39,6 @@ const GigSchema = new Schema(
       type: [String],
       required: false,
     },
-    userId: {
-      type: String,
-      required: true,
-    },
     shortTitle: {
       type: String,
       required: true,