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Executive Producer, Entertainment

nve · New York, NY, USA ·

Pay:
120.000 - 180.000
Job type:
Temporary

About NVE :

NVE Experience Agency is a brand experience and production agency dedicated to building ideas rooted in culture and guided by the principle that "The Right Moment Will Transform Someone Forever." NVE's team of creatives, strategists, and producers develop insight-driven ideas that convert consumer attention into commitment, action, and brand loyalty.
Summary of Position :

NVE Experience Agency seeks an Executive Producer to lead large-scale experiential programs from concept through execution. This is a hands‑on role. You will own production across your full slate of projects rather than simply oversee it. Primary responsibilities include leading complex productions end to end, translating client briefs into clear scopes, budgets and timelines, directing internal teams and vendor partners, and supporting the agency's new business pipeline alongside the rest of the production department.
Job Responsibilities :

Project Delivery

Take a client brief and develop the scope, budget, timeline and staffing plan from it, translating creative intent into a buildable, costed plan
Serve as the senior production lead on your projects, personally building and owning core project documentation including deliverable timelines, production schedules, budgets and run of show
Lead large-scale, high-complexity experiential programs from concept through strike, across brand activations, conferences and summits, product launches, press and consumer events, and multi-city tours
Be on site and in the room, running load-in through strike, technical rehearsals and show flow alongside your production and technical teams
Solve problems in real time and make the call when the schedule, the budget or the client needs one
Ensure programs are delivered on time, on budget and to NVE's standard
Manage clear communication across internal teams and agency partners throughout each project
Client Management

Build and maintain effective client relationships, ensuring that client needs are heard, understood, and addressed promptly
Provide clear communications to the client regarding roles and responsibilities, scope, budget and schedules for assigned programs
Budget Management

Build and own project budgets, from initial estimate through final reconciliation
Set target margins with production leadership, track spend against budget throughout the project, and flag variance early
Oversee coordination with internal teams on invoices and vendor payments
Support the finance team by ensuring you and your teams close out projects promptly
Negotiate directly with vendors and production partners to secure the best value without compromising the work
New Business

Support the agency's new business pipeline, contributing production expertise to pitches and RFP responses as needed
Help translate pitch concepts into realistic scopes, budgets and timelines so that what we sell is what we can build
Transition wins cleanly into delivery, carrying scope, budget and assumptions intact to the project team
Team Management

Build, lead and develop teams, mentoring producers and production managers through the work itselfWork closely with production leadership to create training and development plans for your team, including regular goal setting and tracking in the performance management system
Hold regular check‑ins with your teams to provide feedback
Foster a collaborative team environment that ensures deliverables are met
Interview and hire full‑time and freelance support to staff projects appropriately
Ensure company policy is followed when onboarding temporary production staff, and that timesheets are completed on time across your project workstreams
Allocate internal and external resources accurately across projects
Qualifications :

Bachelor's Degree preferred
10+ years of event production experience
Proven track record leading large-scale experiential programs, including complex, multi‑day, multi‑stakeholder productions
Strong project management skills with proven ability to lead teams while staying in the work yourself
5-7 years of management or supervisory experience
Technical Production knowledge
Broadcast production experience
Extensive freelance and vendor network across experiential production
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational skills and self‑motivation
Thrive in a fast‑paced, agency environment
Proficient with Microsoft and Apple applications and project manag

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