We are partnering with a growing, full-service marketing organization to hire a Senior Event Producer. This individual will lead the planning and production of complex live experiences from initial concept and scope through on-site execution and final reconciliation.
The ideal candidate is a hands-on producer who can confidently manage clients, budgets, vendors, logistics and cross-functional teams while anticipating challenges and keeping programs moving forward. Experience in an agency environment is strongly preferred.
This is an on-site role in the Greenville, SC area with ~30-50% travel requirements.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & FUNCTIONS:
Partners with account, strategy, creative and experiential teams to translate client objectives and concepts into executable production plans.
Leads preproduction planning, including feasibility, site visits, schedules, staffing, run-of-show, site plans and contingency planning.
Manages production requirements across venues, fabrication, AV/lighting, staging, transportation, travel, F&B, staffing, talent and guest services.
Builds and manages production budgets, estimates, cost tracking and final reconciliation while identifying opportunities to protect quality and profitability.
Sources, negotiates with and manages vendors and partners, ensuring clear scopes, timelines, deliverables and expectations.
Serves as the senior production point of contact, leading production meetings and communicating recommendations, risks, budget changes and solutions to clients and internal teams.
Leads on-site execution from load-in through strike, directing vendors, crews and cross-functional teams and managing real-time challenges.
Ensures programs are event-ready, brand-compliant and executed safely and consistently with approved plans.
Manages vehicle/fleet logistics, including transportation, staging, preparation, fueling/charging, detailing, key management and daily readiness.
Leads event-specific safety and risk planning, including operational controls, briefings, emergency procedures, permitting, insurance, waivers and venue requirements.
Provides direction and mentorship to producers, coordinators, freelance crews and other assigned team members.
Supports resource planning and continuously improves experiential processes, production standards and vendor resources.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, hospitality, event management, production or a related field
7+ years of experience producing experiential marketing programs, corporate events, hospitality programs, sponsorship activations or comparable live experiences
Demonstrated ownership of complex, multi-vendor programs from scope and budgeting through on-site execution and reconciliation
Strong command of production budgets, estimates, purchase commitments, change management and final reconciliation
Experience sourcing and managing venues and vendors
Ability to develop clear schedules, production books, run-of-show documents, site plans, staffing plans and contingency plans
Working knowledge of permitting, insurance, event safety and venue compliance requirements
Excellent proactive communication and presentation skills
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Sound judgment and proven problem-solving ability
Comfortable with frequent travel: ~30–50%, including evening, weekends and holidays
