Sr. Producer; Production

GPJ is hiring a Sr. Producer, Live Production to join our growing team.

This role is hybrid, requiring you to report on-site to one of the following office locations a minimum of 2 days/week:
Los Angeles, or San Francisco.

In this role, you will serve as an integral member of the Live Production team; responsible for production and management of General Sessions, Product Launches, Dealer Meetings, Press Events, Special Events and Consumer Events. You will interface directly with clients, partners, suppliers and internal teams. You will act as a Senior Producer of a General Session, Breakout Sessions, electronic media or other ancillary events within the overall event and part of a large production team.

You will provide regular updates to the project lead and take a proactive approach to raising any issues or concerns, working collaboratively to find solutions. Identifying project risks and developing mitigation plans is part of your role.

You also offer input on staffing and resourcing, collaborating closely with project leadership. Managing key vendor relationships is another important aspect of your responsibilities, involving effective communication, oversight of vendor RFP processes when necessary, and addressing any issues that may arise.

You will ensure the closing and reconciliation process is completed thoroughly for the overall event. You are well‑versed in all GPJ workflow processes, ensuring their proper management and implementation.

• Deliver innovative, award‑winning projects that exceed client expectations
• Collaborate within the Live Production team and with internal, cross‑functional disciplines on projects, proposals and new business development opportunities
• Bring production in on schedule and on or under budget
• Effectively organize, motivate and lead other Producers
• Strong skills in creating and managing program budgets
• Knowledgeable theatrical and technical staging (lighting, audio, video and scenic)
• Knowledgeable in the use of social media integration in live events
• Knowledgeable in rich media‑producing videos, presentation graphics, digital media and printed graphics
• Solid reputation as Senior Producer with past clients, employers, suppliers and staff/crews
• Powerful resource database of leading creative, production and technical partners

You know when to ask others their opinion, make the call, or step back and let the group come up with the right answer. Move fast. Decisions need to come quick, while balancing the need to gather the right data points to inform your decision.

Be accountable. Demonstrate accountability. Hold yourself and others to a high standard of work, that includes following set processes, achieving deadlines and operating within control systems. Own both success and failures, without blaming others. Create a culture of accountability in your teams. Follow through on commitments by your actions. You set the example for your team.

Be a change agent. Be an active participant in the evolution of our agency to align to the market and client needs. Be active in decision making and publicly support the corporate decision, even if you have to agree to disagree. Identify naysayer and help navigate those hurdles.

In your role, you will have influence and responsibility over:

• Producers, Technical Directors, Content Managers, and Associate Producers

$120-130k

GPJ is the world leader in experiential marketing. Our 29 global offices are filled with fearless people dreaming up ideas that transform industries and bring the most respected brands to life in exciting, powerfully ways.

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