Description
As an Event Producer, you will oversee all aspects of event planning and management. Working in tandem with a production manager, you’ll help bring clients’ visions to life. You’ll be a can-do planner and pro-active problem solver who balances all facets of planning an event from concept development all the way to the events debrief. Along the way, you’ll work with talented booking agents, art directors, and partners who help bring big ideas to fruition.
You should be ready to:
Understand the complex needs of different events and diverse clients
Plan all event aspects, such as venue procurement, seating, dining, F&B and logistics
Develop, manage and stay within a budget
Coordinate event entertainment, including music, performers, and guest speakers
Manage and oversee events on the day of, including problem-solving, load-in, organizing vendors, production schedules and managing load-out
Anticipate and plan for possible scenarios
Develop relationships with clients and identify new business opportunities
Have strong communication skills and the ability to present event ideas and plans to clients and vendors
Source vendors/secure quotes and maintain a working relationship with vendors and venues
Manage day to day needs for several ongoing projects at once
Perform and manage direction of live scripted presentations and events
Work in tandem with production managers, creative department, accounting department, and booking division daily
Administrative duties as needed
Requirements
What You Need
Minimum 2 years of event planning – experience with national talent, corporate events, weddings, and charity galas is preferred
Production knowledge is preferred
Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint and Word
Ability to be on your feet for long periods of time
Working nights, weekend and travel will be required
