Associate Producer

Agency Overview

EA Collective is a portfolio of complementary but unique agency divisions that support brands throughout their development, including storytelling, content and experiences. At its core, EA Collective and the divisions within, believe in pushing creative boundaries, delivering the highest quality work, and serving as true partners for its clients at any stage of their brand journey.

The portfolio, which has plans to continue expanding into various other disciplines in response to specific client needs, currently includes:

Agency EA, an MBE-certified, award-winning brand experience agency, known for its strategic vision, inspired creative and seamless executions. Agency EA unites brands and audiences through user events, worldwide event programs, summits, conferences, and product launches.

Storyhorse, run by industry veterans, is a branding house with the strategic know-how and creative muscle to build brands that not only make an impact, they last. Its services include research and strategy, messaging and visual identities, style guides, and rollout tactics.

Studio Sage, a full-service, state-of-the-art broadcast and green screen studio for the age when content is queen. Specialties include webcasts and webinars, virtual events and conference broadcasts, and corporate and brand videos.

EA Collective is looking for dreamers and doers who have the passion to champion big ideas and the talent to bring them to life. Being an MBE-certified agency and a place of acceptance and open dialogue, we strive to foster a culture where differences are not just valued, but celebrated. Come do your best and be your best in a casual yet vibrant workplace where we prioritize professional and personal growth, commit to causes we believe in, and ensure a diverse and inclusive community.

This position is based in Chicago and will include both remote and in-office work.

Summary

The Associate Producer will execute and facilitate client strategies, projects and logistics while

managing vendor relationships and budgets with integrity. The Associate Producer will serve as

an ambassador of the EA Collective brand and core values. The Associate Producer will take the

execution lead on assigned projects.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with Client Services, Creative Service, Administrative and Marketing Directors to set goals and ensure that event strategies and processes are aligned.
• Build trusted, “Go-to” partnerships with vendors, event staff and internal departments.
• Manage all live, hybrid and virtual event logistics conception to completion.
• Manage budgets with integrity and transparency at all times.
• Be able to think fast on your feet to resolve issues that arise in an ever changing fast paced environment.
• Maintain and expand supplier relationships and negotiate contracts, pricing and
• services.
• Demonstrate interpersonal skills, especially in situations involving leadership, decision-making and team building.
• Inventive, dynamic, confident problem-solving skills.
• Coordinate communication with speakers/talent for scheduling technical checks and/or pre-recorded content.
• Support the creation of both internal and client facing project decks, as required.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements:

• 3+ years in the field experience in Event industry.
• Experience/knowledge in backend management of various meeting platforms including but not limited to Zoom host, Google Hangouts, Teams, Webex, etc.
• Experience managing various video streaming platforms and players, including but not limited to YouTube, Vimeo, etc.
• Experience a plus in various virtual event platforms including but not limited to Hopin, ON24, Swoogo, Swapcard, Kaltura, etc.
• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of virtual event platforms a plus.
• Experience interfacing with clients and vendors.
• Proficient using latest versions of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and mail merges.
• Client-centric mentality.
• Superior attention to detail.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and contribute to a team environment.
• Organizational and project manage.
• Eager to learn in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
• Strong work ethic and desire to succeed.

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