Senior Producer

Building a Brand starts with a Story
FIRST is a leading global brand experience agency providing Content, Creative, Digital Technology, Management & Delivery, and Data & Insights services. For 30 years, we have utilized three flexible delivery models: Embedded teams, Corporate Campus operations, and a Full-Service Agency.

Managing over 37,000 events & projects annually across 110 countries, FIRST serves 130+ brands, specializing in Fortune 500 companies within the Financial Services, Technology, Healthcare, Media, and Professional Services sectors. FIRST is part of the broader Encore family of companies. Encore is a global leader in event production and technology.

Consistently recognized for excellence, recent honors include 2026 Chief Marketer Agency of the Year, the Ad Net Zero Award for sustainability, and more. Learn more at www.firstagency.com

What You Would Get To Do
The Senior Producer is a key member of the team. This role is responsible for planning, executing, and delivering multiple key events, including live, hybrid, and virtual formats. The Senior Producer manages the entire event lifecycle, from creative concept and budgeting to reconciliation, and serves as the primary point of contact for clients. The Senior Producer collaborates with internal teams and external vendors to deliver impactful and memorable experiences, maintaining quality and efficiency throughout the process. Onsite events may require domestic or international travel.

Your Contributions
Event Production & Project Management

Lead the planning and execution of multiple key events for various clients, ensuring exceptional service and project management.

Oversee events from initial creative concept through final reconciliation, including budget management, site selection, venue coordination, registration, transportation, food & beverage, branding, staffing, technical oversight, logistics, health & safety, scenic and set design, and presentation development.

Provide strategic oversight and hands‑on execution of complex events, ensuring seamless integration of creative, technical, and operational components.

Manage onsite show rehearsals and direction with demonstrated technical production proficiency and ability to oversee content delivery.

Work closely with creative and design teams to develop event branding, print collateral, interactive/experiential technology, and décor.

Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, ensuring consistent and transparent communication throughout the planning process.

Financial & Vendor Management

Responsible for the fiscal success of assigned programs and accounts, including budgeting and reconciliation of events.

Negotiate and review supplier contracts and addendums for accuracy, ensuring proper onboarding in line with agency processes.

Identify cost efficiencies, savings, and value‑added opportunities across event budgets.

Build and maintain strong supplier relationships globally to enhance execution and service excellence.

Collaboration & Communication

Ensure service level agreements (SLAs) are met throughout the event planning process.

Provide mentorship, guidance, and creative problem‑solving support to team members.

Field questions and advise junior team members to foster professional development and creative problem‑solving.

Work collaboratively across departments to ensure agency standards of operations are upheld.

Industry Engagement & Continuous Improvement

Stay informed on best practices, new suppliers, services, and venues, sharing insights with the team.

Proactively contribute innovative ideas and creative solutions to improve event execution and client experience.

Lead internal knowledge‑sharing initiatives and support department‑wide efforts to uphold service excellence.

Represent the company’s core values (Ambition, Creativity, Excellence, Integrity, Teamwork) in all professional interactions and industry engagements.

What We Are Looking For

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Position requires 8–10 years of experience

8+ years’ event management experience, preferably in an agency environment

Advanced project management skills, including budget creation, management and reconciliation

Strong knowledge of digital and technical aspects of productions including general sessions, awards shows, activations, film production, virtual events and/or experiential events

Willingness and flexibility to travel is required

Proficient with Microsoft Office and Google Suite

Familiarity with project collaboration tools (e.g. Slack) preferred

Exceptional ability to establish relationships and maintain a positive rapport with clients, vendors and suppliers, with the demonstrated ability to manage and grow accounts

Strong oral and written communication skills

Advanced negotiating, risk management and contracting skills

Advanced working knowledge of key destinations including venues and suppliers

Strong team player and willingness to support other team members as required, with demonstrated ability to collaborate with colleagues and clients at all levels

Creative problem solver, resourceful, team player, ambitious and proactive

Calm and flexible approach to handling the pressure and stress of ever‑changing demands

Highly organized with excellent time management skills to handle multiple tasks and meet strict deadlines

Travel 30–50%

Strong communication skills and empathy for complex issues

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental & Vision, which includes the option of a high deductible health plan (HDHP) with a health savings account (HSA)

401(k)

Five Flexible Spending Account options

Generous Paid Time Off allowance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Life, Disability & Pet coverages

Wellness stipend

Mobile phone allowance

Complimentary access to Headspace, Teladoc, Maven, Rocket Lawyer, Mobilo & more

Aura Identity Theft Protection

Discretionary bonus structure

Global opportunities: With a presence in 7 countries worldwide, including headquarters in London, New York, and Singapore, you may have the opportunity to work on exciting projects across different locations

United States residents: the base pay for this position ranges from $95,167 to $123,716. This role is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.

FIRST is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. FIRST is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We stand firm: FIRST will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. If any candidate feels that they are unable to meet the requirements of the role, please get in touch to discuss adjustments or other suitable roles.

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