Senior Producer – Expereintial

SENIOR PRODUCER – EXPERIENTIAL

at Optimist, Inc / Los Angeles

Optimist is a creative experience agency that bridges the gap between brand culture and human emotion. In a world that’s ever changing, we find innovative ways to move people through unexpected and unforgettable moments. From concept to execution, we blend creative, strategy, design, digital, content, innovation and production to make big ideas a reality all over the world.

Summary

As Senior Producer, you will be responsible for supporting event production and client management in partnership with the production and account teams. You’re a problem solver that knows every detail of any given project and serves as the ‘go-to’ for both clients and the internal teams. You know what to expect, what to do next, and where you need to be at all times.

The Senior Producer role will report to the Head of Production. The salary range for this position is $105,000 – $135,000.

Role Priorities

Production & Management: Manage all logistics needs in a fast-paced event production environment, including live event management and show execution. Communicate with account teams to understand client needs and wishes. Manage vendor relationships, including venue, AV, printers, caterers, designers, etc. Mentor, guide, and develop junior team members in refining professional skills.

Project Execution: Work cross functionally with account, fabrication, creative, and others teams to drive activation plans for the execution of brand campaigns and large scale events. Manage and build relationships with key partners and vendors. Manage event production staff; delegate responsibilities to junior members of the team in clear and concise terms, including associate producers, production coordinators, production assistants and brand ambassadors.

Additional Responsibilities

• Track and manage budgets, labor, and contract negotiation
• Manage project-based teams of internal and/or freelance production staff
• Conduct site visits and onsite meetings with vendors, serve as main point of contact
• Assist in risk management, including security planning and crowd management
• Create and manage work back schedules and production schedules
• Close out projects as required with account teams
• Communicate status of all projects to senior staff on an ongoing basis
• Assist in the setup and maintenance of the production office
• Distribute radios, credentials, petty cash, and any other pertinent crew supplies
• Develop relationships with clients to further support the team on projects and solve unforeseen production challenges

Qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience in production: sports, fashion, tours, or live broadcast; must include production experience in an agency setting
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Possess a high level of professionalism and sense of urgency
• Display organizational, proactive problem solving, and attention to detail skills
• Extensive knowledge of local area vendors
• Continually learn about cutting edge idea, products, and styles
• Ability to drive and manage multiple projects independently and with little supervision
• Proficient in Keynote, Microsoft Office, Google Drive and Box
• Knowledge of SketchUp, Photoshop, and InDesign is a plus
• Familiarity in cutting edge technology and innovations, as well as all aspects, of live events including permitting, construction management, logistics, audio, video, lighting, fire and safety
• Willing to travel and act on behalf of the agency

Who We Are

Optimist is an award-winning global collective of creatives, strategists, artists and entrepreneurs who move people, brands and culture forward to create impact. Our independent agency believes in making the impossible possible; and we’re positive that optimism is the lifeblood of possibility. At our core, we celebrate diversity by allowing our distinct viewpoints to shape a shared vision. We’re looking for people to join our team who share our commitment to challenging convention and making an impact.

Optimist Inc.