Sr Producer

Royal Oak, MI (Hybrid)

$120K/yr – $140K/yrSenior Level10+ years expFull time

Posted 1 day ago

Job Summary

Own and lead end‑to‑end event production programs from concept through post‑event wrap, directing cross‑functional teams, budgets, and client relationships for large conferences and experiential programs.

  • Coordinate from RFP to wrap‑up with a focus on quality and client satisfaction
  • Define success metrics with Growth Leads and ensure cross‑team alignment

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead cross‑functional teams, including growth, strategy, creative, creative technology, operations, production, and technical production, to deliver a wide range of event experiences such as proprietary events, conferences, brand activations, virtual events and large‑scale experiential programs (both B-to-B and B-to-C).
  • Oversee programs from RFP through post‑event wrap‑up, ensuring all deliverables meet client expectations and internal quality standards.
  • Manage all aspects of project execution including venue logistics, technical production, staffing, décor, signage, food & beverage, health & safety, security, transportation, permitting and on‑site operations.
  • Monitor project budgets, track expenses and vendor invoices, and drive profit margins through thoughtful financial management.
  • Facilitate internal and client meetings, lead kickoff sessions, maintain consistent communication, and provide timely documentation and action‑item reporting.
  • Supervise and support producers, event managers, and coordinators, assigning workloads and coaching team members to grow their expertise.
  • Conduct regular employee reviews and contribute to ongoing team training and development initiatives.
  • Mentor junior production staff and help build a positive, strong, collaborative, and high‑performing department culture.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for clients in collaboration with the growth lead and Executive Sponsor, setting program goals, managing communication, managing the budget and nurturing long‑term relationships that support business growth.
  • Work with Growth Leads to define program success metrics and ensure all teams are aligned.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
  • 10+ years of conference operations and management experience within an agency, communications firm, or production company.
  • Demonstrated experience producing diverse events, including conferences, concerts/evening events, hospitality programs, and consumer activations.
  • Proven ability to manage budgets of $2M+ and oversee multiple large‑scale programs simultaneously.
  • Experience managing programs with 5,000+ attendees.
  • Motivated, positive attitude, and results-oriented mindset.
  • Champion culture and embrace culture.
  • Strong communication, leadership, project management, and client‑service skills, with exceptional attention to detail.
  • Mastery of G Suite (Slides, Sheets, Docs), Microsoft Office, Airtable, and all relevant internal and client tools.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Life, Accident and Disability
  • Retirement with Company Match
  • Paid Time Off
  • Salary range of $120,000-$140,000 based upon experience
  • Eligible for an annual bonus of up to 10% of the base salary
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Sparks

Sparks, a Freeman Company, designs brand experiences that leave lasting impressions. We listen to your needs, learn about your audience and uncover the connections in between. We find the little details that people love about your brand, and then we innovate and create around them.Whatever your needs, Sparks will help you build undeniable moments that move people, get them thinking or simply bring smiles to their faces.The result? A meaningful live + digital experience that your audience will never forget.•Trade show exhibits and expo floors•Proprietary events and meetings•Media and thought leader events•Brand activations and sponsorships•Digital engagements•Executive, corporate and brand experience centers•Retail experiences•And everything else!Learn more at wearesparks.com

Founded in 1919
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1.7K employees (354 in marketing)

Salaries

Posted range

$120K/yr – $140K/yr

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Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
119 (7% of company)
Median Tenure
2.5 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
4

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
21.3K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$4.4K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
37.6%
Direct
46.7%
Referral
8%
Social
6.1%
Paid
1.2%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~1.7K
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Sr Producer

Sparks · Royal Oak, MI · Hybrid