What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Event Production Manager position at The Revel Group?
Full-Time | Mid-Senior Level | On-Site or Hybrid (Chicago)
Salary: Competitive Bonus Opportunities
Revel Global Events is hiring a Senior Event Production Manager to lead the execution of unforgettable experiences and oversee a growing team of internal production professionals.
This role is for a natural organizer and people leader, someone who thrives under pressure, knows how to run a seamless show, and can confidently manage budgets, vendors, and timelines while mentoring junior team members.
You’ll manage your own portfolio of events while supervising a team of five (producers, client services, graphic design, and production support) and play a key role in ensuring projects stay on time, on budget, and on brand.
What You’ll Do
Lead and mentor a team of 5 across production, graphics, and internal services
Oversee multiple client events at once, from kickoff through reconciliation
Own event budgets and vendor relationships with a focus on value and accuracy
Supervise the allocation and output of the internal services team (graphics/client success)
Ensure every event meets Revel’s creative and executional standards
Collaborate with Planning, Accounts, and Creative to bring events to life
What You Bring
6–8 years of experience in live events, production, or agency operations
Team management experience (freelance or full-time staff)
Strong event budgeting, vendor procurement, and onsite execution skills
Calm, confident decision-making—especially under pressure
Superb communication and organizational instincts
Familiarity with event tools like SalesForce, Slack, Social Tables, CVent is a plus
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive Base Salary & Bonus based on performance
401K with 4% employer match
50% employer-paid health insurance (BCBS)
14–20 days PTO (based on tenure) 5 sick days
MacBook monthly cell phone stipend
Why Join Revel?
At Revel, we’re the creators of the never-been-done-before. We produce experiences that set trends, not follow them and believe that flawless execution is just as important as bold ideas. This is your chance to grow with a high-energy, creative agency where no two days or events are the same.