Our Opportunity
GPJ is hiring a Sr. Producer to support a West Coast based, high tech client.
The Sr. Producer is responsible for overseeing the effective and efficient execution of timelines and budgets across all the different aspects of significantly larger and more complex projects. These projects could encompass both live and digital elements, requiring a creative approach while remaining flexible with regards to timing and budget constraints.
This is a hybrid role out of our San Francisco or Los Angeles office. This hybrid work environment means you will work from the office at minimum 2 days per week (this amount could increase based on the current work/project needs). The remaining days of the week you can work remotely.
What You'll Do and Skills needed
Basic awareness of GPJ and Project agency offeringsExpert knowledge of end-to-end GPJ Event Production and project processes, with ability to train others
- Has successfully led many types of components
- Event experience: has managed or supported any budget - E.g., SC/SF - Experience leading events with $2m+ budget; will vary for automotive, IBM
- 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
- May have direct reports
- Basic awareness of GPJ and Project agency offerings
- Contribute to selling, planning, and developing work
- Able to lead and inspire a high performing kickass team (e.g., high trust, committed, effective conflict management, focus on accountability and results)
- Experience and confidence engaging and building respected, trusted peer-to-peer relationships with mid to senior level client side executives
- May help mentor / teach others on Event team
- Has overall ownership and management of master timelines / schedules
- 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).
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office software including PPT, Word, Excel, Outlook. Previous experience with ERP, Project Management software, or similar tool is preferred
- Expert knowledge of end-to-end GPJ Event Production and project processes, with ability to train others
Who You Are
Excellent Communication- You understand how to communicate difficult/sensitive information tactfully. You possess excellent negotiation and conflict-resolution skills.
Flexible- You are able to change directions quickly without significant impact to performance. You effortlessly juggle multiple things simultaneously while delivering information in a timely manner and adhere to established timelines.
Innovative- You drive, develop and support new and improved methods, products, procedures or technologies. You are constantly challenging yourself to come up with authentic and innovative ideas to transform the client's brand.
What You'll Need
10+ 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
Salary range $115-160k
Salary is dependent on a variety of factors including (but not limited to) experience, skills, and location.
Who We Are
GPJ is the world leader in experiential marketing. Our 29 global offices are filled with fearless people dreaming up ideas that are transforming industries and bringing the most respected brands to life in powerfully, exciting ways. We are a part of the Project Worldwide family. An independent, employee-owned global network of complementary, wholly owned agencies.
You read that "employee-owned" part, right? You heard us correctly. You work hard, she works hard, we all work hard… we all succeed and reap the rewards. We have an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – providing our employees with an ownership interest. We thought you would want to know that. In fact, there is a lot more you would want to know about us, like our FTO policy (no more "accruing" time off), our employer matching 401(k) plan (no vesting period), our "no employee contribution" healthcare option. But we are getting ahead of ourselves here, let's talk about this exciting opportunity first and we can fill you in on our perks & benefits later.
GPJ is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected class. In addition to federal law requirements, GPJ complies with applicable state and local 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, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. GPJ expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on any protected class.
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