George P Johnson Experience Marketing · 1 day ago
Executive Event Producer
LA Metro Area
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$140K/yr - $170K/yr
12+ years expGeorge P Johnson Experience Marketing is the world leader in experiential marketing, and they are seeking an Executive Event Producer to oversee complex projects for a high-tech client. This role involves managing timelines, budgets, and client relationships while ensuring the successful execution of live and digital events.
AdvertisingBrand MarketingDigital MarketingEvent PromotionMarketing
Hiring Manager
Tracey Cantu
Responsibilities
Overseeing the efficient and effective execution of timelines and budgets across all workstreams for larger and more complex projects
Taking ownership of entire projects or a portfolio of projects throughout the span of a year
Collaborating across teams to develop flawless concepts
Monitoring the profitability of projects while ensuring client satisfaction
Managing client relationships and acting as a strategic partner and advocate at senior levels within the client's organization
Providing regular updates to the Account Lead and proactively addressing potential issues or concerns
Offering insights and collaborating to find solutions
Providing input on event staffing and resourcing while working closely with Department Managers and IP leaders
Handling strategic relationships with larger vendors and overseeing the vendor RFP process when necessary
Ensuring meticulous completion of closing and reconciliation processes for events
Identifying potential risks or significant opportunities for improvement during the closing phase
Guiding and mentoring larger event teams, providing direction and support
Qualification
Required
12-15+ years of relevant experience in event production, live production, integrated production, account management, project management or similar
4 Year College Degree; preferred in Marketing/Advertising/Event Management/Business Administration, Hospitality, Communications, or related field
Advanced awareness of GPJ and Project agency offerings
Experience with highly complex, high-profile projects and events (including examples such as but limited to: multiple workstream / dimensions, more complex internal team / client team)
Event experience: has managed or supported any budget - E.g., Experience leading events with $2m+ budget; will vary for automotive, tech
Event attendance – has worked on an event with any number or attendees. E.g., Experience leading events with 2500+ attendees
Some global experience is desired
Experience working with Fortune 500 brands desired
Builds budgets/estimates (entire event); manages/reconciles budget (entire event / major component); directs / guides others to build, manage and reconcile budgets; providing oversight / accountability
Understands and effectively manages / oversees key financial metrics (across all workstreams)
Understands and takes effective steps to address impact of changes on project budget and financial metrics
Able to proactively identify and elevate potential budget / financial issues, taking effective actions to address
Understands and actively oversees key PO, reconciliation and invoicing processes
Has ability to negotiate and identify SCORE; oversee and drive event team SCORE results
Ability to understand on-site methodology, practices and requirements, as well as show and venue rules and regulations (if applicable)
Expert knowledge of end-to-end GPJ Event Production and project processes, with ability to train others
Strong proficiency in Google and Microsoft Office software
Preferred
Previous experience with ERP, Project Management software, or similar tool is preferred
Benefits
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
FTO policy (no more “accruing” time off)
Employer matching 401(k) plan (no vesting period)
Low contribution healthcare option
Company
George P Johnson Experience Marketing
GPJ is the world's leading strategic experience marketing agency.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Fiona Bruder
Global Chief Executive Officer
Scott Kellner
Senior Vice President, Global Head of Marketing
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