Director of Production

Director of Production
Director of Marketing Norwood, Massachusetts Perm Mar 11, 2026 $ - $

Director of Production – Live Events

Location: Greater Boston Area
Travel: Approximately 15–20%
Compensation: $130,000 – $150,000 base salary

A leading experiential marketing and event production organization in the Greater Boston area is seeking a Director of Production to lead the strategy, execution, and operational excellence of large-scale live event programs.

This senior leadership role sits at the center of event delivery—bringing together creative vision, production expertise, and team leadership to guide complex, high-impact experiences from early concept development through onsite execution and post-event wrap-up. The Director of Production also plays a key role in shaping the production organization itself, improving processes, mentoring team members, and ensuring teams have the tools and support needed to deliver exceptional work.

This role is ideal for an experienced event production leader who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and enjoys balancing client strategy, operational leadership, and team development.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

Partner with clients to define the strategic and creative direction of events, ensuring alignment with brand and business objectives

Serve as a senior client-facing leader , guiding conversations, presenting concepts, and building long-term relationships

Contribute to solution design and event strategies that deliver measurable impact

Oversee the full lifecycle of live, in-person events , from concept development through onsite execution and reconciliation

Lead all production elements including A/V, staging, lighting, scenic design, run-of-show development, rehearsals, and onsite operations

Build and manage scopes of work, timelines, budgets, and production schedules

Coordinate multiple project workstreams to ensure alignment with overall event goals

Anticipate risks, develop contingency plans, and ensure seamless execution

Manage vendor relationships, talent and entertainment logistics, and cross-functional production teams

Partner with account teams to ensure accurate post-event reconciliation and financial management

Operational Excellence

Partner with senior leadership to guide production department operations and communication

Evaluate and refine production workflows to improve efficiency and client service

Drive adoption of new tools, technologies, and operational processes

Improve budget management practices and financial tracking systems

Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to strengthen internal team collaboration

Develop thoughtful staffing plans that align team strengths with project needs

Monitor team capacity and workload planning

Lead onboarding, training, and professional development for production staff

Mentor team members and provide ongoing coaching and feedback

Foster a collaborative, supportive, and high-performing team culture

Qualifications

10+ years of experience in live event production , experiential marketing agencies, or similar environments

Proven ability to lead large-scale programs and cross-functional teams

Strong financial management experience including budget development and oversight

Demonstrated success in client leadership, project management, and operational execution

Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills

Highly organized and comfortable operating in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments

Experience supporting executive presentations, event technology, video formats, or multimedia production is a plus

Familiarity with SharePoint, Microsoft O365, and project management tools preferred

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account with employer contribution

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off and paid holidays

Paid family leave

Short- and long-term disability coverage

Wellness resources and discounted fitness memberships

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