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Freelance Experiential Producer

FTP Agency | Food Truck Promotions · New York, NY, USA ·

Pay:
$60-$100/hr
Job type:
Full Time

About FTP Agency
We bring the world's most recognizable brands to life through immersive, mobile experiences that spark real human connection. Whether it's a fashion launch, tech activation, beauty pop-up, or anything in between, we craft memorable, high-impact brand moments. Our work cuts through the noise with creative, strategic activations that leave a lasting impact.

About the Role
We’re building out our Freelancer list with a focus on Producers based in LA, NYC, Miami and Austin. We are looking for detail-obsessed, hustle-friendly Experiential Producers to help plan and execute brand experiences, from pop-ups and campus tours to large-scale street activations. You’ll own projects end to end, including scoping, budgeting, vendor wrangling, timelines, permits, onsite ops, and post‑event wrap. The right candidate breathes our values – Transcend, Innovate, Egoless and Present – in everything they do. Experience with mobile activations using vehicles is a plus.

What You’ll Do

Pre-Production

Build production timelines, runs of show, and checklists

Source and manage vendors

Build and maintain accurate production budgets

Support permitting and compliance

Coordinate creative deliverables

Client & Internal Coordination

Act as the quarterback across teams and clients – keeping projects, systems and stakeholders aligned and ensuring unparalleled communication and follow-through

Partner with design, social/content, and account teams to keep everything on‑brand and on‑point

Onsite Execution

Take the lead on event ops, making sure every detail comes together perfectly—curveballs included

Post-Event

Collect key event metrics, organize photo and video highlights, and turn insights into recap decks and actionable takeaways for future tours

How We Work

Fast‑moving, highly collaborative team that values proactive problem‑solving

Clear ownership with support from senior producers and check‑in cadences

Safety‑first mindset and respect for community/venue rules

Compensation

$60-100/hr

$750-1k per day for on‑site event management + travel and lodging

Requirements

2-5 years in experiential/events/production, agency or brand side

Experience owning project coordination from start to finish

Strong organization and follow‑through; you live in spreadsheets and checklists

Clear, professional communication with clients and vendors

Willing to work early mornings, nights, weekends as needed

Proficiency with Google Workspace; familiarity with GSuite/Monday/Hubspot or similar

Extra Points (Nice to Have)

Hands‑on experience with mobile/vehicle activations (food trucks, step vans, trailers), including wraps, generator/power, parking plans, and DOT basics

Knowledge of NYC/major‑market permitting

Basic Adobe/Canva skills

Experience with generative AI

Experience staffing brand ambassadors and training teams onsite

Comfort with measurement tools (QR flows, foot‑traffic counters, surveys)

A valid driver’s license

Benefits

Competitive Medical, Dental & Vision insurance

Paid vacation & sick time

401k matching

Professional Development support

Work from Home flexibility (up to 75 days per year)

Bonus potential in addition to base salary compensation

Weekend work stipend

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