Event Production Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Eventique is an award-winning event production and creative agency specializing in conceptualizing, activating, and executing live, virtual, and physical events of various scales and sizes.

We pride ourselves on our strategic approach, thoughtful execution, and resourceful problem-solving.

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced event Production Manager to join our team. Reporting to the Director of Production, the Production Manager will play a pivotal role in overseeing all aspects of event production, from pre-production to execution to post-production.

The ideal candidate is strategic, detail-oriented, and possesses a strong understanding of the experiential and event production industry.

Responsibilities : Pre-Production :

Pre-Production :

Provide overall logistical support to the projects and production teams, external vendors and partners, and other stakeholders

Create and delegate deck creation tasks to coordinators / assistants

Conduct vendor outreach and manage vendor relationships and budgets

Set and communicate realistic deadlines based on production team bandwidth

Coordinate and manage all production schedules, to-do lists, and timelines

Hire and manage production freelancers as needed

Create and manage onsite production playbook and coordinate shipping logistics

Attend site visits, often with clients and venue partners

Gather and organize Certificates of Insurance (COIs)

Maintain positive relationships with vendors, venues, internal team members, and clients

Lead pricing negotiation and availability discussions

Communicate with the Projects team on task updates and roadblocks

Book hotel room blocks, travel, and meals for vendors

Production Execution :

Professionally manage on-site conditions, challenges, and pivots, maintaining the client’s overall vision and Eventique’s production standards

Monitor the overall production schedule, communicating adjustments to key team members, vendors, and other relevant parties in real time, ensuring key benchmarks are achieved

Manage vendor load-in and load-out as discussed during pre-production

Support and lead the production team to the consistent, successful high-level execution of all assigned projects

Post-Production :

Provide constructive, opportunity-based feedback to internal teams, clients, and external partners post-event

Gather, verify, and approve final invoices from vendors for timely event close-out

Requirements :

5+ years of experience at an events-based agency or events-based organization

Aligned and inspired by our company values

Experience in a client-facing role

Working understanding of technical aspects of production, whether virtual or live

Track record of executing successful projects in the $1 million - $5 million range

Experience working in a collaborative, fast-paced team environment

Proactive problem-solver who uses sound, values-based judgment to find creative solutions

Contribute to the growth and efficiency of the company through new innovations and tools

Proficient with Google Drive (Sheets, Docs, Slides), Social Tables, monday.com, and other relevant events-related software tools

Responsibilities include but are not limited to those listed above. All team members must support internal operations and administrative functions as assigned.

If you are passionate about event production and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you're the ideal candidate for this role.

Eventique is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace.