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