Keynote Producer, Event Content and Production

F5•San Jose, CA

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

At F5, we strive to bring a better digital world to life. Our teams empower organizations across the globe to create, secure, and run applications that enhance how we experience our evolving digital world. We are passionate about cybersecurity, from protecting consumers from fraud to enabling companies to focus on innovation. Everything we do centers around people. That means we obsess over how to make the lives of our customers, and their customers, better. And it means we prioritize a diverse F5 community where each individual can thrive. Position Summary In partnership with the Executive Producer of Event Content and Production, the Keynote Producer leads the end-to-end development and execution of keynote and main-stage programs for F5’s highest-visibility global events (AppWorld, Connect, Product Kickoff, and other Tier 1 programs). This role is responsible for translating company vision, product innovation, and executive priorities into compelling, audience-driven keynote experiences—driving content development, creative execution, and live production delivery. The Keynote Producer operates as the primary driver for assigned keynotes and main-stage programs, working directly with executive speakers and cross-functional teams to develop cohesive narratives and bring them to life through presentations, demos, supporting videos, and live event production. This role requires a highly self-sufficient leader who can manage multiple complex programs simultaneously, bridging content strategy and production execution to deliver high-quality outcomes at scale.

Requirements

8+ years of experience in keynote development, live event production, or a related field
Experience in B2B or enterprise technology environments preferred
Proven experience leading end-to-end keynote or main-stage program development
Deep knowledge of creative development processes and workback schedules for video production and/or keynote design
Experience working with global teams and large-scale events strongly preferred
Ability to travel globally as needed
Proven ability to manage multiple large-scale, fast-paced projects simultaneously
Deep understanding of keynote development, creative asset development, and live event production
Experience working directly with senior executives and preparing speakers for high-visibility presentations
Ability to operate independently while aligning to broader strategic direction
Strong cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management skills
High attention to detail with a commitment to quality and execution excellence
Ability to bring forward new ideas, challenge the status quo, and elevate creative output through industry best practices
Comfortable navigating ambiguity and evolving priorities in a dynamic environment
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end development of assigned keynotes and main-stage segments, from initial concept through final delivery
Partner with executive speakers and messaging leads to shape keynote structure, narrative, and flow
Project manage content creation, including scripts, presentations, and supporting elements, by establishing clear workback schedules, working sessions, and review cycles to ensure alignment across teams and stakeholders
Ensure all keynote elements ladder to the overarching event narrative and messaging framework
Lead the development of all supporting keynote elements, including videos, demos, visual design, and stage moments
Partner cross-functionally with Corporate Communications, Product Marketing, Product & Engineering, Brand, and Creative teams to align content and execution
Partner with production vendors and agencies to define scope, manage deliverables, and ensure execution meets quality and timeline expectations
Bring forward innovative creative concepts and apply industry best practices to continuously elevate keynote experiences and production quality
Uphold and apply global keynote production standards and best practices
Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned keynote programs, driving alignment across stakeholders and workstreams
Manage timelines, dependencies, and deliverables across multiple concurrent programs
Facilitate content reviews, executive alignment sessions, and milestone checkpoints
Ensure readiness across all keynote components, proactively identifying and resolving risks
Partner with executive speakers to prepare for on-stage delivery, including messaging refinement and rehearsal support
Oversee run-of-show development, ensuring alignment with keynote content and overall program flow
Lead main stage execution onsite, ensuring seamless delivery across content, production, and stage management
Collaborate with production teams to manage run of show, timing, and live adjustments
Travel as required to support and/or oversee assigned main stage programs and live production execution