Event Producer (Freelance Opportunities)

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

Position Purpose

We are looking to add greatUS based freelance Producersonto our roster. By applying here you will be considered for upcoming short & long term contracts with TAIT. This application is not for a full-time role or for a specific contract. Our Producers work within teams to provide day-to-day management of projects – overseeing elements as assigned, from timelines, meetings, staffing, creative, onsitelogistics, show management and guest experience. Act as a team player, working to both support senior level staff, as well as oversee junior staff. Apply a keen eye and intuitive nature to each project’s individual development. Contribute to internal business strategies,identifyingnew clients, talents, and systems to position TAIT as an industry leader.

Responsibilities

• Effectively plan and execute projects, focusing on the big picture, while empowering the project team to take departmental leads and focus on details
• Liaise between client, internal teams, and event partners to ensure projects are completed on time & on budget
• Able tomaintainfocus for both client and internal projects, splitting time between supporting larger projects, leading smaller ones, and contributing to internal projects and pitches
• Effectively communicate a client’s vision & collaborate internally to develop creative concepts & implement clear plans of action to meet brand objectives
• Manage expectations (Client, Venue, and Internal), provide feedback, andanticipatechallenges before they arise
• Develop comprehensive supervising and management skills - clearly setting expectations, communicating processes, setting goals for improvement, and offering support as necessary
• Oversee the development of communication strategy, ground plans & layouts, creative concepts, show documents, onsite security & logistics, transportation, catering, etc.
• Own budgets, with average ranging from $150,000 - $5 million US Dollars & timelines, offering suggestions for efficiencies & feasibility
• Successfully budget and reconcile projects whileleveraginginternal resources (where possible) and upholding expected margins
• Work with project staffing team to outline staffing needs and fill roles as projected within the budget
• Support in strategic areas acting as a contributor to the decision-making process
• Activelyanticipatechallenges & provide sound solutions
• Keepup-to-dateon current events, industry trends,technologyand resources
• Grow event capabilities with existing clients and bring new client opportunities to the company
  
  

Position Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in live events / entertainment / theatre / production
• Experience preparing budgets, managing them, andmaintainingtheir profit margins
• Proficient in Keynote, Microsoft Office & Google Suite
• Familiarity with, or willingness to learn communications and project management tools, such as Slack, Box,Airtable, Asana, Concur
• Knowledge of venues across the US
• Outstanding organizational skills & great attention to detail
• Strive for continuous improvement by placing an emphasis on both receiving and giving feedback
• Ask questions, seek feedback, and action change
• Take initiative, act responsively, anddemonstratea sense of urgency
• Be collaborative, engaged, curious, and solution-oriented
• Flexibility to work non-traditional hours (nights & weekends) asrequired
  
  

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.