Senior Producer

IN BRIEF

As Senior Producer, you are responsible for the end-to-end management of high-quality, innovative, and engaging production outputs for the client’s briefs, from ideation to reconciliation. You are adept at working autonomously or as part of a team and have experience managing the workflow of others with an empowering, growth mindset. You will work closely with digital, content, live, and registration (Integrated Production), strategy, and creative teams to drive project efficiency and profitability.

You pride yourself on delivering exceptional work with flawless execution, and you work collaboratively to produce premium experiences while balancing flexibility, creativity, and attention to detail. Your adaptability to the unexpected is outstanding, and your ability to cultivate trusting relationships with clients ensures project and team success no matter the brief. Strong communication skills and the ability to maintain momentum from kick-off to execution are critical to success in this role.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support or lead the project team in managing processes from planning to creative to execution, as assigned
• Deliver accurate and timely project administration, including reporting, timelines and tasking, purchase orders, vendor set-ups, reconciling and budget administration, venue research, Workbook management, and compliance with internal processes and procedures.
• Support team proficiency through thought leadership and skill sharing, managing and mentoring team members under your direct supervision
• Proactively manage client relationships through excellent written and verbal communication, presentations, meetings, and client entertainment.
• Engaging creative and production experts to meet client objectives with best-in-class production solutions, supporting cross-departmental collaboration
• Manage financial responsibilities including budgeting, estimating, purchase orders, approval of invoices, and tracking of all internal and external costs to achieve job profit targets
• Cultivating a diverse portfolio of preferred relationships with vendors and 3rd party suppliers across all categories, negotiating for quality and cost efficiency
• Actioning risk management through the identification, communication, and problem-solving to mitigate unwanted outcomes. Escalation as needed.
• Lead the creative development of projects with the Integrated production team, creative and strategy teams, or required external 3rd party suppliers, ensuring delivery output is of high standards
• Lead or contribute to regular WIP meetings with internal/external teams and clients to enable effective project planning.

MARKERS OF SUCCESS

• Solutions Focused
• Budget management
• Team management
• Business Acumen

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Capabilities & Experience

• Minimum nine (9) years of event experience in the B2B industry or corporate environment
• Minimum four (4) years experience in a producer role
• Expertise in creative, project and event management practices
• Proficiency in client relations and management
• Experience in managing and motivating teams, and an ability to foster positive relations
• Excellent budget management, strong financial acumen and negotiation skills
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Proficiency in Google Suite, MS Office and project management software
• A keen creative eye with an ability to input into the creative process
• A decisive mind and a process-driven approach
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy

GPJ’S VALUES

Our values underpin how we show up each and every day. What do they mean and how do they influence our daily interactions at GPJ?

• BRAVERY - Having the courage to push ourselves out of our comfort zone. Being bold. Breaking barriers. Acts of bravery can be big and small. It's these brave choices to think big and take well-considered risks that will help us push forward as an agency.
• COLLABORATION - The old adage is true, we are stronger together. Collaboration - with our colleagues, partners, and clients - undeniably leads to better outcomes because embracing fresh and diverse perspectives elevates the work we do.
• EMPOWERMENT - Being proactive, driven and adopting an entrepreneurial spirit. Owning our decisions (as well as our mistakes). This growth mindset will set us up for success.

It should be noted and understood that this Position Description has been drafted to focus on the “key” responsibility areas for this position. It is not intended to be a detailed record of every task and duty.

George P. Johnson recognises that all members of staff, on a regular basis, will be asked by the Senior Executives to perform tasks that are not included in the Position Description. Whilst these tasks do not necessarily fit in the definition of “key” responsibilities, they are nevertheless important for the ongoing management of the business.

George P. Johnson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for

employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity),

national origin, citizenship, disability, or any other protected class. In addition to federal law requirements, GPJ complies

with applicable state laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has

facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion,

termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. George P. Johnson expressly prohibits any

form of workplace harassment based on any protected class.