Producer, Live Production Meeting & Events

Q - Center•St. Charles, IL

11h•Onsite

About The Position

The Producer leads live events throughout their full life cycle, from conception through post-event closeout. This role develops and maintains productive client relationships during discovery, design, and delivery, and works collaboratively with client stakeholders, Q Creative team members, and internal Q Center department partners. The Producer combines creativity, project management, and collaboration to deliver events that meet client goals and exceed expectations. This is a full-time, 100% in-person role at Q Center. The schedule may include evenings and weekends, with a generally 45-hour workweek. The starting rate is $60,000 per year.

Requirements

Four-year degree in Communications, Event Production, Theatre, or a related field.
Minimum of 3 years of live event production and/or project management experience.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Exceptional organizational and leadership skills.
Problem-solving skills and ability to resolve issues quickly.
Proficiency in MS Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.
Proficiency in presentation graphics such as PowerPoint or Keynote, and web broadcast platforms such as Teams or Zoom.
Knowledge of theatrical technical staging, including audio, video, lighting, and scenic.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Adobe Creative and 3DMAX; proficiency is a plus.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary client contact throughout the project life cycle.
Support the sales process through proposal development and client consultation.
Focus on client program objectives and audience experience.
Ask focused questions to quickly understand clients’ creative, strategic, and logistical goals.
Develop, track, and reconcile project budgets, managing project margin to contribute to Q Center’s profitability.
Schedule space, equipment, and staff or freelance personnel to meet project needs and make optimum use of internal resources; communicate schedule information to the production team.
Lead graphic design and video editing processes to produce finished products that meet or exceed client expectations.
Create production schedules and show flows to manage live events efficiently.
Manage production teams, client content assets, and show flows during event delivery.
Review and approve vendor invoices and process project billings.
Maintain professional and technical knowledge and stay abreast of trends and evolving needs.
Assist with setup and operation of scenic, lighting, audio, and video equipment when needed.
Conduct professional, thorough site presentations of Q Creative offerings, explaining key features and benefits to clients.
Participate in knowledge sharing and mentor others.
Perform other duties as assigned.