Bishop-McCann is hiring: Producer in New York

Who You Are:
You are a hands-on, solutions-oriented producer who translates creative vision into thoughtful, technically sound, and well-executed live experiences. You bring strong technical production fluency, sound judgment, and the confidence to own programs from initial scoping through final reconciliation.

You anticipate needs, communicate clearly, and stay calm and resourceful in fast-paced live environments. You enjoy leading vendors, crews, and production partners, building trusted client relationships, and taking on increasingly complex productions.

The Role at a Glance

Title:

Producer

Reports to:

Director of Production

Employment Type:

Full-Time, Exempt

Location:

Remote (U.S. business hours), travel required (35%+)

Salary:

$85,000 - $95,000, commensurate with experience

Key Responsibilities:
Production Leadership & Execution

Lead small-to-mid-sized productions from initial scoping and pre-production through onsite execution and post-event closeout.

Own significant production workstreams on larger, more complex programs in partnership with Executive Producers.

Translate creative concepts into executable production plans, evaluating feasibility, budget, timing, venue conditions, and technical requirements.

Evaluate venues and spaces for production needs, including staging, seating, sightlines, power, rigging, backstage requirements, load-in/out, and overall feasibility.

Develop and manage production schedules, floor plans, technical documentation, run-of-show materials, and other production deliverables.

Coordinate staging, scenic, audio, video, lighting, LED, projection, rigging, entertainment, speakers, and other technical and experiential elements.

Lead site inspections, rehearsals, show flow, vendor coordination, and onsite execution for assigned programs.

Anticipate production challenges and risks, developing solutions and escalating when appropriate.

Client & Team Partnership

Serve as the primary production contact for assigned programs and workstreams.

Present production plans, budgets, technical recommendations, and updates clearly and confidently.

Partner across Account, Creative, Operations, and Production to ensure concepts are achievable, aligned, and well executed.

Lead vendors, freelancers, crew, and production partners with clear expectations for scope, schedule, quality, and accountability.

Build trusted relationships through responsiveness, sound judgment, preparedness, and follow-through.

Financial Management

Develop and manage production budgets, estimates, and scopes for assigned programs.

Source and evaluate vendor bids, negotiate costs, and make recommendations balancing quality, scope, and budget.

Track committed costs, actuals, scope changes, and projected financial performance throughout the production lifecycle.

Identify budget variances and scope changes early, communicating impacts and securing approvals before costs are incurred.

Lead production reconciliation and financial closeout for assigned programs.

Qualifications and Key Skills:
Required

5+ years of experience in corporate events, live event production, experiential marketing, or related production environments.

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

Experience independently producing live events or significant production workstreams from planning through onsite execution.

Strong working knowledge of live event production, including staging, scenic, audio, video, lighting, LED, rigging, and show flow.

Experience managing production budgets, vendors, timelines, technical partners, and onsite teams.

Ability to read and work with production plans, floor plans, technical drawings, and event documentation.

Strong client communication, organization, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Ability to manage multiple priorities and remain calm, resourceful, and solutions-oriented in fast-paced live environments.

Ability to work extended hours, evenings, and weekends during live event production periods.

Willingness and ability to travel 35%+ or more for onsite program execution.

Key Competencies:

Live Event Production

Technical Production Fluency

Production Planning & Execution

Budget & Financial Management

Vendor & Partner Management

Client Communication

Creative Problem Solving

Risk Identification & Escalation

Collaboration & Accountability

Adaptability & Composure

Why Join Us:

A collaborative, people-first culture that values teamwork and connection.

Opportunity to play a key role in delivering seamless, high-quality live event experiences.

Fast-paced, dynamic environment with variety across programs and clients.

Exposure to cross-functional teams and end-to-end program execution.

A growing organization where your contributions make a direct impact.

Opportunity to grow your live event production expertise and take on increasing responsibility.

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