Executive Producer (Experiential)

Agency Overview

Powered by intuition, connection and vision, Crown + Conquer has established itself as an industry leader by working with some of the biggest and most innovative brands in the world. C+C lives at the cross section of where operations, brand partnerships and events naturally meet. We challenge those brands to be an interaction with culture by ultimately creating MOMENTS OF TRUTH that comes to life across a unique alchemy of experiences, campaigns and partnerships. With our team’s diverse perspectives and individual authenticity, we create the perfect blend of minds, people, energy and environment to communicate and celebrate TRUTH.

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Executive Producer to serve as the right hand to our Head of Production. They will help to lead a team of Sr. Producers, Producers, Production Managers, and Coordinators in executing best-in-class events. Budget and project management and oversight are central to this position, as the Executive Producer drives the project and process. The Executive Producer is based in Los Angeles and reports directly to our Head of Production.

Job Responsibilities

Production and Creative

• Develop extraordinary concepts to inspire clients and champion forward-thinking ideas that will change how people experience brands.
• Oversee multiple brand experience projects from pitch through to execution.
• Inspire and challenge the internal teams to develop creative executions that over deliver on client expectations.
• Ensure creative integrity by clearly articulating and defending conceptual and directional choices.
• Continually look for innovative solutions and production methods.

Budget Management

• Lead Sr. Producers and Producers in budget management.
• Develop and ensure that teams are tracking against margin goals with Head of Production, managing and mitigating third party costs
• Develop and actively manage vendor and freelance talent relationships to ensure best available talent and pricing.
• Reconcile program costs against budget for assigned program(s).
• Work with the Finance Department to ensure proper billing and payment for services rendered.

Team Management

• Serve as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to the Head of Production.
• Network between agency verticals to share ideas, knowledge and resources.
• Serve as a leader to producers and coordinators to ensure that they are exposed to appropriate opportunities to help them grow in their career and to ensure that they continue to add increasing value to the team.
• Host regular team meetings and manage communications between team members, ensuring all deadlines are met.
• Develop talent for the junior team by providing challenging assignments, training modules, and ongoing constructive feedback.
• Manage resources; identify, negotiate, and book external resources as needed.
• Participate or advise on all employee yearly reviews.
• Talent scout for potential producers and coordinators.

Core Competencies

• Confidently express POV to lead the business
• Manage finances and maintain account health and profit margins
• Personal accountability and integrity
• Presence, inspiring others, and managing upwards
• Embody the vision and culture of C+C and lead with purpose

Job Requirements

• 10+ years of producing events
• 5+ years of experience leading a team of Producers and Coordinators
• Strong account management and execution of experiential marketing projects and events that establish credibility and respect with both internal and external account teams.
• Superior ability to lead a team in managing multiple projects simultaneously, from inception through execution, and manage priorities, commitments, budgets and timelines to meet internal and external deadlines.
• Significant experience executing live stage performance events
• Expert communication when speaking with lighting designers, audio engineers, AV techs and camera crews, video content creators, etc.
• Expert understanding of venue building codes and standards and public space event permitting
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills and ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Keen eye for detail and attention to delivering accurate and top-quality deliverables.
• Forward thinking and excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to proactively anticipate obstacles and issues, properly communicate to appropriate parties, and create solutions on a timely basis.
• Excellent project management skills including planning, scheduling, and vendor negotiation
• Strong work ethic, integrity, and positive attitude.
• A passion for staying current with experiential marketing trends, with a finger on the pulse of cutting edge brand experiences.
• Proficiency with Macs as well as Word, Excel and Keynote
• Ability to travel for client meetings, site visits, and event executions
• Ability to work long hours, weekends and holidays

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