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Creative Producer

Zion Springs · Hamilton, VA, USA ·

Pay:
60.000 - 80.000
Job type:
Full Time

Company Description
Zion Springs is a premier all-inclusive wedding venue in Northern Virginia, renowned for creating unforgettable weekend weddings where couples simply bring a dress and rings. Supported by an experienced in-house team that has orchestrated over 500 weddings. Known for its exceptional service, Zion Springs consistently receives 5-star reviews from couples. Visit our website to learn more or watch our latest sizzle video here.

About the Role
We are seeking a highly creative, emotionally intelligent, and production-minded Creative Producer to lead and oversee the full creative execution of luxury wedding celebrations.

This role combines the leadership of a live event producer, entertainment director, creative consultant, and storytelling architect into one unforgettable guest experience. The Creative Producer serves as the primary Entertainment Producer on wedding days while coordinating the execution of all creative elements — including music, lighting, decor, florals, photography, film, livestream production, and photo booth experiences.

This individual will work directly with couples from the beginning of the planning journey through the wedding day itself, helping uncover and translate their desired vibe, emotional tone, personality, and love story into a fully produced wedding experience.

The ideal candidate has a strong background as a DJ/Emcee and thrives in high-energy environments where emotional storytelling, flawless logistics, and exceptional hospitality come together.

This is not simply an event management role — it is an experience production role.

What You’ll Be Responsible For
Client Vision & Experience Development

Lead couples through a collaborative creative vision process from start to finish

Discover and document each couple’s desired vibe, atmosphere, priorities, and emotional goals for the celebration

Translate the couple’s personality and love story into a cohesive wedding vision

Develop and oversee:

The wedding design plan

The entertainment run of show

The emotional storyboard of the couple’s love story and guest experience

Guide couples in making creative decisions that align with both emotional impact and production feasibility

Build trusted relationships with clients while creating an exciting, reassuring planning experience

Entertainment Production

Serve as the lead DJ/Emcee for wedding celebrations

Create and direct the emotional flow, pacing, and energy of the event

Coordinate ceremony, cocktail hour, reception, and after-party entertainment

Manage timelines, announcements, transitions, and crowd engagement

Curate music experiences tailored to each couple’s vision and personality

Creative Direction & Design Execution

Oversee the implementation of wedding design concepts

Coordinate floral, decor, lighting, and ambiance execution with creative partners and internal teams

Ensure all visual elements align with the couple’s vision and brand standards

Conduct final creative walkthroughs before guest arrival

Ensure the aesthetic, emotional tone, and guest experience remain cohesive throughout the celebration

Memory Capture Production

Lead coordination between photography, videography, livestream, content creation, and photo booth teams

Ensure key emotional moments are captured intentionally and artistically

Direct communication flow between entertainment and media teams during live events

Oversee production timing for special moments, entrances, dances, speeches, and exits

Collaborate with the Digital Studio team to ensure the couple’s story is captured authentically and cinematically

Event Leadership & Team Management

Act as the central creative leader on wedding days

Lead pre-event production meetings and day-of creative briefings

Manage vendors and internal teams with professionalism and calm under pressure

Problem-solve quickly while maintaining a high-end guest experience

Maintain consistent communication with couples throughout the planning process

Qualifications

3+ years experience as a professional DJ/Emcee for weddings or live events

Strong understanding of wedding production, timelines, and guest flow

Experience leading live event teams in high-pressure environments

Excellent communication and public speaking skills

Strong creative consultation and client relationship abilities

Ability to manage multiple moving parts simultaneously

High emotional intelligence and storytelling instincts

Weekend availability required

Preferred

Experience with luxury weddings or all-inclusive venues

Knowledge of lighting, AV, and live event production

Familiarity with floral and event design execution

Experience coordinating photographers and filmmakers

CRM and production software experience

Basic understanding of livestream and digital content production

The Ideal Candidate
You are:

Equal parts producer, entertainer, creative director, and storyteller

Obsessed with creating emotionally impactful experiences

Able to turn a couple’s personality and story into a fully immersive celebration

Calm under pressure and highly organized

Passionate about weddings, storytelling, hospitality, and music

Able to command a room while also managing behind-the-scenes execution

Someone who notices the details others miss

You understand that unforgettable weddings are not accidental — they are intentionally produced.

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive salary + performance incentives

Wedding day gratuity opportunities

Creative leadership growth opportunities

Access to premium production tools and equipment

Collaborative, mission-driven team culture

Opportunity to shape one of the most meaningful days in people’s lives

To Apply
Please submit:

Resume

Samples of DJ/Emcee work (video preferred)

Portfolio, Instagram, or event footage (if available)

A brief note explaining how you would turn a couple’s love story into a fully produced wedding experience

We are looking for someone who can create emotionally moving celebrations while orchestrating every creative detail with excellence.

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