Production Lead – Us Programme

Full-time Permanent Mid-level Senior

The Production Lead - US Programme will oversee the planning, production and operational delivery of How To Academy's US events programme from our London office. This role is responsible for managing event logistics, venue relationships, production schedules, staffing, budgets and show-day operations, ensuring events are delivered to the highest standards. The successful candidate will work closely with the International Events Programmer and Event & Operations Coordinator to deliver exceptional live events and national tours.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the operational delivery of US events, from initial planning through to show day and final reconciliation.
• Manage venue sourcing, venue relationships, contracts and production requirements.
• Coordinate event staffing, freelance producers, suppliers and production crews.
• Oversee production schedules, running orders, technical specifications and event-day operations.
• Manage event budgets, supplier costs and post-event financial reconciliations.
• Oversee talent contracts, event briefs, travel arrangements and ticketing operations.
• Build and maintain a network of freelance producers and production staff across key US markets.
• Ensure events are delivered efficiently, proactively resolving operational issues as they arise.

Qualifications and

Experience:

• At least 3 years' experience in live event production, ideally within the literary, cultural or public-speaking sector.
• Experience managing multi-date tours and large-scale, one-off events.
• Strong organisational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Sound understanding of technical production requirements, including audio, lighting and staging.
• Experience managing event budgets, suppliers and venue relationships.
• Confident communication, decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, take ownership and manage competing priorities.
• Availability to work 12pm-8pm UK time, with flexibility for evenings and weekends.
• Must have the right to work in the UK and be eligible to travel to the United States for work.