EA Collective
Senior Producer, Agency EA Job at EA Collective in Chicago
EA Collective, Chicago, IL, United States, 60290
Senior Producer, Agency EA
Agency Overview
Agency EA, a part of EA Collective, is a 100% employee-owned, award-winning experiential marketing agency specializing in live, virtual, and hybrid experiences for global brands. Known for its ability to blend strategy, creativity, and flawless execution, Agency EA partners with clients to bring their brands to life through impactful events, immersive environments, and engaging digital activations. As the flagship agency of EA Collective, Agency EA benefits from the broader collective’s creative resources and industry-leading expertise to innovate and deliver unforgettable experiences that resonate with audiences and achieve business objectives.
We are looking for dreamers and doers who have the passion to champion big ideas and the talent to bring them to life. A place of acceptance and open dialogue, we strive to foster a culture where differences are not just valued, but celebrated. Come do your best and be your best in a casual yet vibrant workplace where we prioritize professional and personal growth, commit to causes we believe in, and ensure a diverse and inclusive community.
This position is based in Chicago and will include both remote and in-office work.
Role Summary
The Senior Producer will execute and facilitate client strategies, projects and logistics. The individual must be a proven team builder and leader and serve as a trusted advocate for EA clients by managing vendor relationships and budgets with integrity. The Senior Producer will serve as an ambassador of the Agency EA brand and core values.
We are looking for dreamers and doers who have the passion to champion big ideas and the talent to bring them to life. A place of acceptance and open dialogue, we strive to foster a culture where differences are not just valued, but celebrated. Come do your best and be your best in a casual yet vibrant workplace where we prioritize professional and personal growth, commit to causes we believe in, and ensure a diverse and inclusive community.
This position is based in Chicago and will include both remote and in-office work.
Role Summary
The Senior Producer will execute and facilitate client strategies, projects and logistics. The individual must be a proven team builder and leader and serve as a trusted advocate for EA clients by managing vendor relationships and budgets with integrity. The Senior Producer will serve as an ambassador of the Agency EA brand and core values.
Responsibilities
- Manage execution of live and hybrid events with 2,500+ attendees and budgets exceeding $3MM.
- Develop and implement structural department policies with EA Leadership Teams.
- Provide leadership and mentorship to Production Coordinators, Associate Producers and Producers.
- Collaborate with agency departments from initial event strategy through actualization of projects.
- Ensure all projects are produced to the highest quality of EA standards and that objectives and deliverables are met.
- Attend site visits and walk-throughs as needed with producers.
- Participates in Production Team performance reviews and tracks team member project and peer feedback.
- Possess a comprehensive understanding of all B2B event elements and latest industry trends.
- Partner with Business Development, Client Services, Creative Service, Finance and Marketing Teams to set goals and ensure that event strategies and processes are aligned.
- Demonstrates extraordinary interpersonal skills, especially in situations involving leadership, decision-making and team building.
- Inventive, dynamic, confident problem solving skills.
- Develop creative solutions to meet clients needs.
- Extensive experience interfacing with clients and vendors.
- Lead a team of production professionals and promote teamwork, collaboration, mutual respect, and communication.
- Be able to think fast on your feet to resolve issues that arise in an ever changing, fast paced environment.
- Maintain and expand supplier relationships and negotiate contracts, pricing and services.
- Additional responsibilities as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience.
- 6+ years of success in experiential and B2B events execution and management.
- Experience producing core event logistics, such as registration, hotel & venue management, food & beverage, signage & branding, furniture & décor, fabrication, union labor management, transportation, speaker and talent management, A/V, general session, main stage, and trade shows for events with 2,500+ attendees.
- Proven track record in developing and delivering winning events and strategies to clients.
- Client centric mentality - extensive experience interfacing with clients and vendors.
- Experience managing large project teams throughout pre-planning and onsite execution.
- Extensive budget experience including initial scoping and management of project budgets $3MM - $20MM.
- Experience managing RFQs and contractor, vendor and venue contracts including negotiating agreement terms and pricing, multiple bidding protocols, and invoicing.
- Knowledge of virtual event platforms is a plus.
- Proficiency in G Suite products and Microsoft Office.
- Experience with project management platforms such as Asana is preferred.
- Superior attention to detail.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
- Organizational and project management skills.
- Strong work ethic and desire to succeed.
- Some travel required.