
HangarFour Creative is hiring: Event Producer in New York
HangarFour Creative, New York, NY, United States
We’re here because we want someone awesome to join our crew in a freelance capacity: a seasoned Event Producer who will be responsible for managing and implementing events as well as multifaceted projects on behalf of the department for the company’s various clients. Projects may include consumer activations, product launches, press conferences, gala dinners, cocktail parties, corporate conferences, food and wine festivals, corporate events and hospitality as well as theatrical, performance and sporting based events of all kinds. The Event Producer should be an experienced project and event manager, with a keen eye for detail. He/she will be a proven leader with vast production experience and the ability to manage a team as well as time.
The candidate should have an extensive knowledge and be well versed in all aspects of event production including: venue sourcing, catering, permitting, A/V, lighting & sound requirements, production & graphic designers, interior design, staffing agencies, and vendor relations.
Who We Are We are a creative agency called HangarFour within a big PR firm called DKC. But who we actually are is a scrappy, close-knit crew of multi-talented creatives who play a variety of roles. With us, the ability to step in and step up to make ideas happen is what makes us stand out to our clients and the industry. It is essential that you have that vision too.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Develop and manage all structure, timelines, complex budgets and overall projects organization in collaboration with the Executive Producer or others as assigned
Produce events from concept to completion – involving strategy, management and oversight of all details for each event
Collaborate closely with the Executive Producer and event designer(s) on ground plans, floor plans and renderings
Clearly communicate event project scope, schedules, deliverable dates, project status/action items and any other relevant information – both to the client as well as the internal event team
Attend project meetings and creative work sessions/brainstorms; facilitate as needed
Oversee all spending to ensure fiscal responsibility; organize and reconcile project expenses in a timely fashion in accordance with company policies
Prepare internal and external written briefings for clients and for team implementation
Clearly dictate needs and specificities to printers, production designers and installers and oversee the quality control, safety and effectiveness of installations, fabrications, load‑ins and load outs
Serve as the internal contact for the client, presenter or venue and facilitate on‑going communication
Manage client expectations, ensure delivery of the highest quality service, solicit and act on client feedback
Build and maintain effective client relationships, ensuring that all client’s needs are heard, understood and addressed in a timely manner and clearly articulated to the internal team
Interface with outside professionals hired for assigned projects included, but not limited to, event designers, production managers, technical directors, and printers
Determine personnel requirements, outline team responsibilities and work with any outside agencies to ensure brand representation is second‑to‑none
Work with business affairs department to complete all contracts, agreements and all clearances
Oversee all project logistical needs (e.g. travel and housing arrangements, contact lists, etc.)
Pro‑actively debrief project elements when completed
DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE 6+ years of event production/production management
Exceptional organizational and communication skills
Proven ability to multi‑task and handle multiple projects
Excellent project management skills, including planning, scheduling and vendor negotiation
Knowledge of design, lighting, sound, video, photography and social media
Familiarity of venue building codes and standards and public space event permitting
Proficiency with Macs as well as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Adobe Creative Suite
Willing to travel
Keen awareness of event industry activity
An eclectic sense of style and creativity
Ability to work long hours, weekends and holidays
A player we can count on: Always organized so you can move fast with us and willing to put in the extra time and effort with the team on projects when needed
Someone who makes others’ lives easier: When something goes wrong, you can figure out a way to solve it with the team and get the job done
"Sit down, be humble" outlook: Fervid desire to learn and ability to receive feedback while maintaining a great attitude so we can ALL improve.
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In Summary: The Event Producer should be an experienced project and event manager, with a keen eye for detail . The candidate should have an extensive knowledge and be well versed in all aspects of event production including: venue sourcing, catering, permitting, A/V, lighting & sound requirements, production & graphic designers, interior design, staffing agencies, and vendor relations .
En Español: Estamos aquí porque queremos que alguien increíble se une a nuestro equipo en una capacidad independiente: un experimentado productor de eventos que será responsable de la gestión e implementación de eventos, así como proyectos multifacéticos por parte del departamento para los diversos clientes de la compañía. Los proyectos pueden incluir activaciones de consumidores, lanzamientos de productos, conferencias de prensa, cenas de gala, coctelistas, congresos corporativos, festivales de alimentos y vinos, eventos corporativos y hospitalidad, además de eventos basados en teatro, rendimiento y deportes de todo tipo. El productor de acontecimientos debe ser un experto gerente de proyecto y evento, con un gran ojo al detalle. Él / ella será un líder comprobado con experiencia en producción y la habilidad de administrar un equipo así como el tiempo. Es esencial que usted también tenga esa visión. DUTIES Y RESPONSABILIDADES Desarrollar y gestionar toda la estructura, los plazos, los presupuestos complejos y la organización general de proyectos en colaboración con el Productor Ejecutivo o otros como asignado Producir eventos desde el concepto hasta la finalización involucrando estrategia, gestión y supervisión de todos los detalles para cada evento Colaborar estrechamente con el productor ejecutivo y diseñador de eventos sobre planes de fondo, planos de planta y renderizaciones Comunicar claramente el alcance del proyecto, horarios, fechas entregables, elementos de estado/acción del proyecto y cualquier otra información relevante tanto al cliente como a las sesiones internas del equipo de trabajo / tormentas; Asistir según sea necesario Supervisar todos los gastos financieros para garantizar la responsabilidad fiscal; organizar y reconciliar de manera oportuna con los profesionales de la seguridad contractualización de acuerdo con las políticas internos de la empresa e implementaciones escritas de los equipos de producción y servicios externos Los directivos se encargan de establecer relaciones directas con los clientes, así como facilitar la ejecución de todas las necesidades específicas de los diseños e instalaciones del producto, pero no asumir una relación directa entre ellos. Disposiciones de viajes y viviendas, listas de contactos, etc.) Información proactiva sobre los elementos del proyecto cuando se hayan completado DESEJADOS SKILLS Y EXPERIENCIA 6+ años de experiencia en la producción/gestión de eventos Habilidades organizativas y de comunicación excepcionales Capacidad comprobada para realizar múltiples tareas y manejar varios proyectos Excelentes habilidades de gestión de proyectos, incluyendo planificación, programación y negociación con proveedores Conocimiento del diseño, iluminación, sonido, video, fotografía y medios sociales Familiarización con códigos y estándares de construcción de lugares y acontecimientos espaciales públicos que permiten Proficiencia con Macs así como Word, Excel, PowerPoint y Adobe Creative Suite Voluntad a desplazarse Conciencia activa de la industria de eventos Un sentido ecléctico de estilo y creatividad La capacidad de trabajar largas horas, fines de semana y días festivos A podemos seguir: Siempre organizados para poder movernos rápidamente y mantener el esfuerzo extra con nosotros en el tiempo y con los proyectos necesarios.