Fandom is seeking an Event Producer to supervise and coordinate all aspects of events from creation to execution. The role will be extremely collaborative and project management-driven, supervising and coordinating all aspects of events from conception to execution. The primary responsibilities are:
- Develop executable concepts for events
- Manage budgets
- Oversee event production operations
- Perform site inspections
- Manage project timelines
- Direct/supervise all event production staff and vendors
The role will report into the VP of Experiential.
You are…
- A hybrid of a creative and analytical thinker
- Capable of handling quantitative and technical duties
- Able to use their eye for design to achieve visually pleasing event aesthetics
- Able to exercise independent judgment to develop and manage projects
You Will...
- Oversee all production and technical aspects of events
- Implement creative vision for Fandom events
- Negotiate contracts and execute binding financial agreements on behalf Fandom
- Manage budgets to ensure financial success for Fandom as well as bring value to our clients
- Effectively manage tasks across multiple projects/various internal and external clients simultaneously
- Take Initiative regularly by saying "I've been thinking…", “yes, and…”, “no, but…”
- Maintain ownership of your work establishing and meeting realistic timelines for deliverables
- Collaborate and communicate with all internal and external teams and provide direction to staff during pre-production and onsite during live events
- Establish, Develop, maintain, and strengthen relationships
- Fandom Internal: Marketing, product, research, sales, creative, operations, finance, legal, leadership
- External: Vendors, 3rd party suppliers, clients, brand partners
- Problem solve and determine appropriate course of action in order to correct any problem that may arise during a production
- Be Flexible: As business needs change, your ability to work irregular hours and travel based on deliverables is required
Job Requirements...
- Bachelor's Degree preferred
- 3+ years of proven event production experience required
- Strong project management skills with proven ability to lead teams
- 1-2 years of management or supervisory experience
- Client focus with attention to detail, flexibility and accountability for results
- Leadership and coaching skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Extraordinary organizational skills, self-motivation and intuition
- Thrive in a fast paced environment
- Excellent computer skills: G Suite, Microsoft and Apple applications, team project software
- Thorough understanding of permitting standards (Including but not limited to TPA, Special Event, Fire, Health & Safety, Building & Safety, Noise, etc.) and ability to successfully manage production timelines and needs as related to permit procurement
Additional Skills...
- Bilingual abilities preferably Spanish
- Experience working with event niches (entertainment, consumer conventions,video games / esports, sports, music, theater, etc.)
- CAD
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