Freelance Experiential Producer

Dera Lee Productions is an award-winning experiential marketing agency based in NYC. We specialize in visual storytelling, pulling back the curtain to bring our clients’ ideas to life so that moments big and small get the spotlight they truly deserve. Our journey started with a love of storytelling and curiosity around the human experience. Witnessing genuine connections unfold and exploring the theater of human interaction ignited the spark that became DLP. Our goal is to create that same magic for our clients’ audiences.
At DLP, we believe brands need to create meaningful connections to create lasting experiences — we want you to help brands do amazing, unexpected things, creating experiences that people never forget. Experience creates the connections that lead to loyalty, advocacy, and sales. We ideate and create those things at DLP and do it with wisdom, dedication, strategic thinking, and working together as a collaborative group.
We're looking for team players with a strong work ethic and next-level organizational skills who are available and willing to travel throughout the U.S. on short notice. The work isn't always glamorous, but there is nothing like the feeling of bringing events to life.
What you'll be doing

Project management is central to this role. You'll lead your own projects independently, managing teams of freelance creatives and interns as needed.
Developing detailed plans of action from kickoff through completion, ensuring the project runs smoothly across all phases
Working cross-functionally to manage deliverables and deadlines day-to-day
Translating creative ideas into project plans, vendor timelines, and deliverables
Developing and managing project budgets up to $1,000,000; reconciling post-event, negotiating vendor contracts, and managing billing and invoicing
Overseeing seamless onsite installation and execution
Creating and maintaining critical project tracking and documentation — including deliverable timelines, production schedules, and run of show
Building and managing client relationships, setting and meeting expectations on all production-related matters
Liaising with in-house Creative, Account Management, and Production Service teams
Obtaining city permits as necessary; familiarity with permitting procedures across the country
Ensuring event solutions are innovative, strategically relevant, and deliver results for the client
The ideal candidate

Proactive, thoughtful, and strategic — thrives in a fast-paced environment
Resourceful, self-motivated, extremely organized, and detail-oriented
Excellent communication and presentation skills; delivers unsurpassed client service
Has worked with clients in luxury, travel, hospitality, lifestyle, beauty, tech, spirits, and/or entertainment
Brings a broad network of vendor partners and local relationships across the country
Solution-oriented team player and leader who fosters collaboration
Requirements

Minimum 5+ years experience as a lead Producer of experiential marketing events and campaigns
Experience in a client-facing and production role within an agency environment
Proven track record developing and managing large, complex projects and teams
Excellent oral/written communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills
Experience developing and managing budgets up to $1,000,000
Fluent in Google Suite and Excel; Asana experience a plus

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