Event Production Manager - Eventique

Eventique is an award-winning event production and creative agency specializing in conceptualizing, activating, and executing live, virtual, and physical events of various scales and sizes. We pride ourselves on our strategic approach, thoughtful execution, and resourceful problem-solving.

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced event Production Manager to join our team. Reporting to the Director of Production, the Production Manager will play a pivotal role in overseeing all aspects of event production, from pre-production to execution to post-production. The ideal candidate is strategic, detail-oriented, and possesses a strong understanding of the experiential and event production industry.

Responsibilities:

Pre-Production:

• Provide overall logistical support to the projects and production teams, external vendors and partners, and other stakeholders

• Create and delegate deck creation tasks to coordinators/assistants

• Conduct vendor outreach and manage vendor relationships and budgets

• Set and communicate realistic deadlines based on production team bandwidth

• Coordinate and manage all production schedules, to-do lists, and timelines

• Hire and manage production freelancers as needed

• Create and manage onsite production playbook and coordinate shipping logistics

• Attend site visits, often with clients and venue partners

• Gather and organize Certificates of Insurance (COIs)

• Maintain positive relationships with vendors, venues, internal team members, and clients

• Lead pricing negotiation and availability discussions

• Communicate with the Projects team on task updates and roadblocks

• Book hotel room blocks, travel, and meals for vendors

Production Execution:

• Professionally manage on-site conditions, challenges, and pivots, maintaining the client’s overall vision and Eventique’s production standards

• Monitor the overall production schedule, communicating adjustments to key team members, vendors, and other relevant parties in real time, ensuring key benchmarks are achieved

• Manage vendor load-in and load-out as discussed during pre-production

• Support and lead the production team to the consistent, successful high-level execution of all assigned projects

Post-Production:

• Provide constructive, opportunity-based feedback to internal teams, clients, and external partners post-event

• Gather, verify, and approve final invoices from vendors for timely event close-out

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience at an events-based agency or events-based organization

• Aligned and inspired by our company values

• Experience in a client-facing role

• Working understanding of technical aspects of production, whether virtual or live

• Track record of executing successful projects in the $1 million - $5 million range

• Experience working in a collaborative, fast-paced team environment

• Proactive problem-solver who uses sound, values-based judgment to find creative solutions

• Contribute to the growth and efficiency of the company through new innovations and tools

• Proficient with Google Drive (Sheets, Docs, Slides), Social Tables, monday.com, and other relevant events-related software tools

Responsibilities include but are not limited to those listed above. All team members must support internal operations and administrative functions as assigned.

If you are passionate about event production and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you're the ideal candidate for this role.

Eventique is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace.