Technical Producer

As one of the only independent, 100% employee-owned and majority women-owned agencies in the world, we do exceptional, exciting work. That's only possible with a team of wildly talented individuals. 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 EA community.

Position: Technical Producer Location: Chicago, IL
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Technical Producer - Agency EA

Agency EA, a part of EA Collective, is a 100% employee-owned, award-winning experiential marketing agency specialising in live, virtual, and hybrid experiences for global brands. Known for its ability to blend strategy, creativity, and flawless execution, Agency EA partners with clients to bring their brands to life through impactful events, immersive environments, and engaging digital activations. As the flagship agency of EA Collective, Agency EA benefits from the broader collective’s creative resources and industry-leading expertise to innovate and deliver unforgettable experiences that resonate with audiences and achieve business objectives.

We are looking for dreamers and doers who have the passion to champion big ideas and the talent to bring them to life. 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 involve a combination of remote and in-office work. This role also requires travel to multiple markets to support client tradeshow and activations.

The Technical Producer will facilitate and execute client strategies, creative program development and logistics for virtual and live technical events. Formats include (but not limited to) Live/Remote Video Shoots, Post-Production Supervision, Broadcast Studio Management, General Sessions, Breakouts, Trade Shows, Expos, Live Streams, Live-Capture & Remote-Capture Pre Records, Digital, and Studio/Broadcast-Media events. The Technical Producer must be a proven team builder and leader and serve as a trusted advocate for EA clients by supporting the management of vendor relationships and budgets with integrity.

The Technical Producer will serve as an ambassador of the Agency EA brand and core values.

• Collaborate with agency departments from initial event strategy through actualization of projects.
• Participate in RFP response development.
• Manage all live, hybrid, virtual event technical logistics and timelines from conception to completion.
• Create and maintain project timelines/workback schedules, technical staffing plans, and labor plans throughout the lifecycle of projects.
• Work directly with clients to define all  program  requirements and gather the full scope of all production elements to be included in the Technical Producer’s purview.
• Lead client and team communication with oversight of all technical project deadlines and deliverables.
• Assist EA’s spatial department in the development of all floor plans, and full management of all technical drawings as needed.
• Development and oversight of all Studio/Broadcast prep docs for staff and crew as required - scripts, edit logs, rundowns, sync schedules, content management trackers, etc.
• Development and oversight of all Live Event prep docs for staff and crew as required - technical run of show, scripts, rehearsal schedules, hospitality & rider fulfillments, shipping/dock schedules and all associated creative elements…