Associate Director, Production

NVE Experience Agency•Los Angeles, CA

2d•$125,000 - $145,000•Hybrid

About The Position

NVE Experience Agency is a brand experience and production agency dedicated to building ideas rooted in culture and guided by the principle that ‘The Right Moment Will Transform Someone Forever.’ NVE’s team of creatives, strategists, and producers develop insight-driven ideas rooted in culture to convert consumer attention into commitment, action, and brand loyalty. Summary of Position: NVE Experience Agency seeks an Associate Director, Production who is a problem solver and strong team leader. This is a dual role in leading and developing teams while also standing in as executive producer for projects required by the agency. The Associate Director manages a 2+ production teams providing guidance in developing ideas and concepts, creating executable plans, managing project timelines, approving budgets, overseeing profitability and forecasting staffing needs to ensure projects are flawlessly executed within our target margin. This role is responsible for overseeing team development including goal setting and individual development plans to ensure growth of team. The associate director will maintain strong relationships with freelance support to ensure all projects are staffed appropriately with the best talent for the project. Additionally, this role will lead all aspects of a program as an executive producer ensuring they are successfully delivered to the client. Agility, professionalism, attention to detail and grace under pressure are key attributes required for this position.

Requirements

8+ years of proven event production experience required
Agency experience managing multiple clients and projects simultaneously
Strong project management skills with proven ability to lead teams
4-5 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, agency environment
Excellent computer skills, Microsoft and Apple applications
Thorough understanding of permitting standards (Including but not limited to TPA, Special Events, Fire, Health & Safety, Building & Safety, Noise, etc.) and ability to successfully manage production timelines and needs as related to permit procurement
Ability to effectively manage tasks across multiple projects/various clients at the same time
Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% or more of the time while working remotely and in a standing position 50% or more of the time while working offsite
Must be able to work outdoors in various weather conditions
Have a valid Driver’s License
Regularly required to stoop, kneel, bend, crouch and lift up to 25 pounds and occasionally heavier items
Available to work weekends and evenings as needed for events

Responsibilities

Oversee your team’s development of project documentation including deliverable timelines, production schedules, run of show, etc
Ensure your team provides seamless and flawless on-site execution
Lead and supervise your team’s activities to monitor project status and provide feedback
Accountable to ensure the program is delivered on time and on-budget
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and agency partners in managing effective communications between project team members
Be an accountable and proactive leader
Build and maintain effective client relationships, ensuring that all client needs are heard, understood, and addressed in a timely manner
Provide clear communications to the client regarding roles and responsibilities, scope, budget, and schedules for assigned programs
Develop and manage project budgets
Oversee coordination with all internal parties on invoices and vendor payments
Reconcile all costs against budgets
Support our finance group by ensuring you and your teams are closing out projects in a timely and efficient manner
Meet with the team to set target margins for each project and ensure those margins are being met
Demonstrates ability to build and manage teams with 2+ direct reportsWork closely with production leadership to create training and development plans for your team that include annual, biannual, and quarterly goal setting and tracking in performance management system
Have regular check-ins with your teams to provide feedback in a timely manner
Foster a productive team environment that encourages collaboration and process to ensure all deliverables are met
Provide ongoing mentorship, and training sessions to further grow each individual's career
Responsible for ensuring timesheets are completed in a timely manner for all project workstreams whether leading or supervising
Interview and hire full-time and freelance support to guarantee projects are flawlessly executed within the target margin
Ensure all team members are on-boarding temporary production staff in accordance with company policy
Protect resources on projects accurately by utilizing internal and external resources