Executive Producer

About Us

Sparks is a leading global brand experience agency, specializing in the design and execution of award-winning experiences that forge deep connections between brands and audiences. Recognized by Adweek as Experiential Agency of the Year, we bring a unique blend of strategic insight and execution excellence to every brand activation, corporate event, trade show exhibit, and immersive experience. Our commitment to creativity, innovation, and flawless execution drives us to craft impactful experiential marketing solutions that deepen relationships, inspire action, and build trust---all around the world.

The Executive Producer is a senior leader within the Events & Experiences team, responsible for guiding the strategic vision and flawless execution of complex event programs. Working closely with Operations, Growth, Strategy, Creative Technology and Creative leadership, this role ensures that every project delivers meaningful client results while meeting financial and operational goals. The Executive Producer drives alignment across internal teams, external partners, and clients, bringing effective communication, leadership, and project‑management expertise to every engagement.

This position will support our Events & Experiences team and is eligible for a hybrid work schedule, generally requiring work in the office and/or at show site 2-3 days a week. Preferred locations for this role include the following; however, qualified candidates outside of these markets will also be considered.

• Philadelphia, PA
• Fort Wayne, IN
• Las Vegas, NV
• Royal Oak, MI
• Grand Prairie, TX
• New York, NY
• Chicago, IL
• Los Angeles, CA
• San Francisco, CA

• Lead cross‑functional teams, including growth, strategy, creative, creative technology, operations, production, and technical production, to deliver a wide range of event experiences such as proprietary events, conferences, brand activations, virtual events and large‑scale experiential programs (both B-to-B and B-to-C).
• Oversee programs from RFP through post‑event wrap‑up, ensuring all deliverables meet client expectations and internal quality standards.
• Define roles and responsibilities on a project.
• Manage all aspects of project execution including venue logistics, technical production, staffing, décor, signage, food & beverage, health & safety, security, transportation, permitting and on‑site operations.
• Own and manage project budgets end to end, from concept through reconciliation --- tracking expenses and vendor invoices and driving profit margins through thoughtful financial management.
• Facilitate internal and client meetings, lead kickoff sessions, maintain consistent communication, and provide timely documentation and action‑item reporting.
• Own risk management, contingency planning, insurance, and compliance/permitting across programs, and ensure health, safety, and security standards are met on site.
• Serve as the senior on‑site leader through load‑in, show days, and strike, making real‑time decisions and resolving escalated issues.
  
  Ensure accessibility (ADA) and sustainability requirements are planned for and met across programs.
• Supervise and support producers, event managers, and coordinators, assigning workloads and coaching team members to grow their expertise.
• Conduct regular employee reviews and contribute to ongoing team training and development initiatives.
• Mentor junior production staff and help build a positive, strong, collaborative, and high‑performing department culture.
• Forecast resourcing and staffing needs across concurrent programs and partner with Operations on assignments and freelance/vendor bench planning.
• Follow departmental processes and develop planning tools to lead the team. i.e. playbooks, and best‑practice frameworks that scale across the team.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients in collaboration with the growth lead and Executive Sponsor, setting program goals, managing communication, and nurturing long‑term relationships that support business growth.
• Work with Growth Leads to define program success metrics and ensure all teams are aligned.
• Develop strong relationships with third‑party vendors, freelance…