Senior Event Producer

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TAIT partners with artists, brands, IP holders and place makers to bring culture-defining, never-before-seen experiences to life. With a legacy of innovation spanning over 45 years, TAIT has grown from pioneering in rock ‘n’ roll concert staging to setting the global standard for extraordinary live events and experiences through cutting-edge technology, precision engineering, and creative design. TAIT’s 20 global offices have developed iconic productions and experiences in over 30 countries, all seven continents, and even outer space for renowned performers, theme parks, exhibits, and venues across the globe, including partnerships with Taylor Swift, Cirque Du Soleil, Royal Opera House, Nike, NASA, Bloomberg, Google, Beyoncé, and The Olympics

Salary Range: $100,000 - $125,000 commensurate with experience

Position Purpose

The Producer is a creative leader, project manager, client relationship manager and people manager. As project lead, the Producer is both responsible and accountable for all aspects of the project including the best and appropriate creative intent, IP utilization, quality and feasibility of the design, efficient production, fabrication, procurement and Installation efforts. The Producer ensures coordination across multiple design disciplines and is responsible for the financial profit or loss generated by the effort.

Essential Responsibilities

• Demonstrates excellent project management abilities, able to scope, budget, schedule, track jobsfrom inception to delivery.
• Manages large projects in scope, timeline and budget with little to no direction.
• Leads creative and technical teams and work under a Sr. Producer/Exec. Producer and mentorDesign Managers and Production Coordinators.
• Negotiates and conducts hard conversations with clients while still doing everything possible tokeep them happy.
• Protects the company's creative and financial well-being.
• Focuses consistently on client’s business goals and creative objectives for the project to helpsensure that the project team’s efforts will achieve those goals.
• Performs as a “trusted advisor” to the client and advocate the project requirements to the projectteam. Strategic thinking is required throughout the life of the project on behalf of the company andthe client.
• Clearly defines the lines of responsibility and that there’s adequate coordination between internaldisciplines, sub-contractors, clients and other key stakeholders. Identify and mitigate any gaps oroverlaps.
• Ensures compliance with the commercial aspects of the project as well as its creative goals, design intent, constructability and production elements of the project.
• Regularly informs and advises Sr. Management of project status, knowing to elevate issues early and with recommended solutions.
• Is responsible for the relationship with IP holders, becoming very knowledgeable of the client’s brand and IP and ensuring conformance with any and all Intellectual Properties requirements.
• Leads creative efforts from concept to delivery.
• Is a strong negotiator with and manager of 3rd party vendors
• Ability to represent the project and the company in front of a client

Perform assigned duties according to the policies and expectations prescribed by the company. To perform this position successfully, each essential responsibility/accountability must be fulfilled satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the responsibilities and accountabilities outlined above.

Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs.

Competencies

• Organization and Planning – Plans, organizes, schedules and budgets in an efficient, productive manner. Focuses on key priorities.
• Transferability within department / across departments. Ability to perform other tasks / roles beyond current position within the department depth or other departments across the organizationbreadth
• Teamwork – Reaches out to peers and cooperates with supervisors to establish an overall collaborative working relationship. Fosters a team oriented working environment.
• Creativity/Innovation – Generates new and innovative approaches to problems.
• Communication – Communicates openly. Speaks and writes clearly and articulately without beingoverly verbose or talkative. Maintains this standard in all forms of written communication, including email.
• Enthusiasm – Exhibits passion and excitement over work. Has a “can-do” attitude. Demonstratepassion for the role and his/her/their contribution to the company and customer success.
• Work Ethic – Possesses a strong willingness to work hard and sometimes long hours to get the job done. Has a track record of working hard.

Requirements

• HS Diploma/ GED, plus 4+ years experience in Entertainment Industry or Project ManagementOR Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Business Management, Construction Management, Liberal Arts – Theater Design/Technology or a related field, plus 2+ years’ experience in Entertainment Industry or Project Management.
• 1+ years in client management experience in successfully delivering production solutions, preferably in a global client-service organization at this level of responsibility
• Experience working with budgets up to $500K USD.
• Able to use / learn proprietary budget accounting system, such as Deltek, Epicor
• Able to use / learn scheduling software, such as Asana, MicroSoft Project, Gantter, or Merlin.
• Able to create basic spreadsheet calculations.
• In-depth knowledge of project process to be able to develop project strategies and scopes and schedules.
• In-depth knowledge of project process to be able to help develop vendor RFPs, respond to RFIs, write contract scopes, and evaluate bids.
• Knowledge of design management, work planning, budgeting, scheduling, bid package preparation and variety of vendors.
• Knowledge in location-based entertainment related architectural, project management, organizational, and production, fabrication and construction practices.
• Possesses solid aesthetic sensibilities and storytelling skills to support the creative process and to facilitate positive and productive communication between all disciplines.
• Experience having some actualized projects in field.

Preferred Qualifications

• 4 years of major entertainment development experience; major theme park/themed
• Experience in “large project” themed entertainment design and/or management.
• Experience managing location-based entertainment technologies such as ride, audio, video, projection, show control, animatronics, etc.
• Experience in related fields, such as live entertainment and event production and operation.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

• Must be able to stand and move about a site for extended periods of time
• The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and peripheral vision.
• The employee regularly operates a computer, including typing, using a mouse or keyboard, and viewing the screen for extended periods.
• While the role does not require regular lifting or physical exertion, there may be occasional onboarding programs or training opportunities that create opportunities for more exposure to physical tasks or new environments (sites, venues, etc.)
• Must be able to wear and properly utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to work within or visit areas where required. This includes safety glasses, reflective vest, ear plugs, steel-toed shoes, and other PPE as required by the location.

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TAIT is an equal opportunity employer fully committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran or any other protected characteristic as outlined by international, national, state, or local laws.

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