Sr Producer

Freeman•Los Angeles, PA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Producer is a key leader within the Events & Experiences team, responsible for guiding the strategic vision and flawless execution of complex event programs. Working closely with Operations, Growth, Strategy, Creative Technology and Creative leadership, this role ensures that every project delivers meaningful client results while meeting financial and operational goals. The Senior Producer drives alignment across internal teams, external partners, and clients, bringing effective communication, leadership, and project‑management expertise to every engagement. This position will support our Events & Experiences team and is eligible for a hybrid work schedule, generally requiring work in the office and/or at show site 2-3 days a week. Preferred locations for this role include the following; however, qualified candidates outside of these markets will also be considered. Philadelphia, PA Fort Wayne, IN Las Vegas, NV Royal Oak, MI Grand Prairie, TX New York, NY Chicago, IL Los Angeles, CA San Francisco, CA

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
10+ years of conference operations and management experience within an agency, communications firm, or production company.
Demonstrated experience producing diverse events, including conferences, concerts/evening events, hospitality programs, and consumer activations.
Proven ability to manage budgets of $2M+ and oversee multiple large‑scale programs simultaneously.
Experience managing programs with 5,000+ attendees.
Motivated, positive attitude, and results-oriented mindset.
Champion culture and embrace culture.
Strong communication, leadership, project management, and client‑service skills, with exceptional attention to detail.
Mastery of G Suite (Slides, Sheets, Docs), Microsoft Office, Airtable, and all relevant internal and client tools.

Responsibilities

Lead cross‑functional teams, including growth, strategy, creative, creative technology, operations, production, and technical production, to deliver a wide range of event experiences such as proprietary events, conferences, brand activations, virtual events and large‑scale experiential programs (both B-to-B and B-to-C).
Oversee programs from RFP through post‑event wrap‑up, ensuring all deliverables meet client expectations and internal quality standards.
Manage all aspects of project execution including venue logistics, technical production, staffing, décor, signage, food & beverage, health & safety, security, transportation, permitting and on‑site operations.
Monitor project budgets, track expenses and vendor invoices, and drive profit margins through thoughtful financial management.
Facilitate internal and client meetings, lead kickoff sessions, maintain consistent communication, and provide timely documentation and action‑item reporting.
Supervise and support producers, event managers, and coordinators, assigning workloads and coaching team members to grow their expertise.
Conduct regular employee reviews and contribute to ongoing team training and development initiatives.
Mentor junior production staff and help build a positive, strong, collaborative, and high‑performing department culture.
Serve as the primary point of contact for clients in collaboration with the growth lead and Executive Sponsor, setting program goals, managing communication, managing the budget and nurturing long‑term relationships that support business growth.
Work with Growth Leads to define program success metrics and ensure all teams are aligned.
Develop strong relationships with third‑party vendors, freelance staff, and production partners; negotiate and manage their contracts to ensure the highest level of service and execution quality.
Support RFP development as needed.
Translate client goals into actionable production plans and timelines, including production schedules, budgets, communication plans, show flows, and run‑of‑show documents.
Collaborate with growth, strategy and creative teams to support concept development, content, and audience engagement strategies.
Identify opportunities for improvement, propose innovative production solutions, and support continuous evolution of event delivery methodologies.