Production director

The Gathery is currently looking for a Freelance Producer to execute various types of events locally, nationally and internationally. From the initial planning stages to the actual event day, this position requires a resourceful candidate who excels in communication skills, creative problem solving, is highly organized, detail oriented and client facing.

In this role, you will be working directly with the Founders as they plan and execute internal and external events for clients. You must work well under pressure, have great people skills, be able to make decisions on the fly, manage event related tools, assist with scheduling and production and draft event summaries and meeting notes.

This role is Monday through Friday, 10:30am to 6:30pm, with early mornings and/or late evenings a few days per week. You must be willing to work a flexible schedule – the project always comes first!

Additionally, we seek candidates who are culturally savvy in tune with the worlds of art, design, fashion, music and travel. A background in luxury, media, hospitality and non-profit sectors are considered an asset.

5-10 years of experience in an event management capacity required.

This is a creative, casual business environment.

Responsibilities include:

- Project managing events direct with clients, and at times, in partnership with a Gathery Account Director or Creative Director

- Developing and delivering projects from proposal to completion

- Owning all mission critical documents throughout pitches and program productions including: Activation Decks, Timelines, Budgets, Sponsor Documents

- Setting, communicating and maintaining timelines and priorities on every project

- Managing operational and administrative functions to ensure specific projects are delivered efficiently

- Providing leadership, motivation, direction and support to your team

- Communicating, maintaining and developing client relationships with professionalism and grace

- Managing and maintaining critical vendor relationships, while identifying new ones to enhance our product

- Creating, managing and adhering to budgets; executing them through our clear financial process and accounting team

- Attending and leading meetings/presentations

- Sponsorship outreach (at times)

- Domestic and international travel to event venues for walk-throughs, venue inspection and event day coordination

- You must have a Passport and Driver’s License

- Talent booking and handling

- Fluency in all Microsoft and Apple Office platforms, particularly Keynote, Excel, Mail, Calendar, and Word

- Basic graphic design skills (proficiency in Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator/InDesign) are useful, but not required

If you feel you are qualified for this position, please reply directly to this email with a link to your portfolio (if applicable) and attach your resume. Tell us why you are qualified for this opportunity (2-3 bullet points, including your strengths/skill set as they pertain to this role), and let us know your availability to interview and/or start.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Vision insurance

Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Overtime

Application Question(s):

Have you worked in Media (magazines, websites, etc)?

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

Experiential Marketing: 6 years (Preferred)
Event planning: 8 years (Preferred)

Language:

English (Required)

Willingness to travel:

25% (Required)

Work Location: In person

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