Next Level Event Design is hiring: Senior Event Producer in Chicago

Overview

Next Level Event Design is seeking an enthusiastic and eager Senior-level Event Producer to join our team.

We’re looking for a self-motivated and responsible team player with a proven track record of planning and producing corporate meetings and events.

About Next Level Event Design:

We are a global meetings and event design and management company focused on connecting brands to their audiences through well-planned and seamlessly executed events.

Our team of creative professionals combined with decades of logistical experience is our formula for taking events to the Next Level.

Position Overview:

At NLED, the Senior Event Producer is responsible for planning and coordinating all aspects of the meeting and/or event from pre-production through execution.

Interfacing with the Account Manager and Client, the Producer oversees an event from beginning to end, anticipating any issues along the way.

The position requires a blend of creativity and strategy, excellent communication and time-management skills, and self-motivated leadership focused on team collaboration; all while carrying the responsibility of the project’s outcome.

A passion for the live events industry, providing great service to both clients and event partners, and demonstrating a high-level of professionalism, confidence, respect, and gratitude are all essential qualities to possess in this role.

Primary Responsibilities

• Event Execution: Ensure all assigned projects are produced to the high Next Level standards while achieving event goals and objectives within determined timelines and budgets.
• Client Communications: This role is highly client-facing with frequent communications and interactions from early in the process through post-event.
• Project Management: Create and manage the project plans and event specification guides, effectively setting and driving deadlines for timely execution of all event elements, and communicating changes efficiently and effectively to all stakeholders throughout the process.
• Budgeting: Develop, manage, and actualize all associated event costs throughout the project.
• Vendor Management: Manage relationships with vendors and keep the lines of communication open and active throughout the planning process, managing expectations and budget.
• Event staffing: Analyze the pre-production and on-site staffing needs for an event; strategically securing, communicating, managing, and executing the project with that team of event professionals.
• Line Producer Management and Mentorship: Delegate responsibilities to supporting members of the production team in a concise, thorough and collaborative manner while providing opportunities for mentorship and growth of the full team.
• Creative Insights: Leverage industry knowledge and trends, best practices and protocols into projects wherever possible.
  
  Attend industry networking events, continuing education programming, and be active within the industry to ensure exposure to all the industry has to offer to then be able to offer that to our clients.
• On-site Support: Participate in the on-site execution of company events in a principal role throughout the year.
• Event Concepting and Proposals (as needed): Assist in the creation of events in the form of proposal development, participating in research and brainstorming sessions, acquiring vendor quotes, developing themes and concepts, and assisting in writing proposal copy.

Competencies & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or Industry Trade Equivalent (CMP/CSEP) preferred
• Preferred 10+ years prior event experience
• Proven track record of executing successful events in a lead/executive producer role
• Strong professional and creative communication skills (written and verbal)
• Solid organizational ability
• Efficient and effective planning and coordinating skills to ensure all stakeholders understand their role and deliver on-time to the required standard
• Strong computer skills with efficiencies in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive)
• Strong time-management and multitasking skills with the flexibility to reprioritize tasks quickly and independently without losing sight of deadlines and deliverables
• A strong ability to keep calm in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
• Must be able and willing to work long hours when necessary, as well as occasional evenings and weekends
• Must be able and willing to travel for destination events as required (currently less than 25% of the year is outbound travel).
• Physical labor is a part of the job.
  
  You must be able to lift and move up to 25 lbs
• This is a BYOD (bring your own device) position, a laptop computer and mobile phone are required
• Must have a driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle
• Ability to see the sunshine through the storm and be able to laugh at the end of a long day!

Benefits

• Paid Time Off: Vacation Time, and Sick & Mental Health Days
• Flexible Work Schedule and Location

After 3 months

• Annual Continuing Education Stipend
• 401K Contribution
• Life Insurance Coverage
• Short Term Disability Insurance

We’re passionate about the industry we’re in, the work we do, the clients we get to work with, the experiences we get to create, and especially the team of rockstars we get to work alongside on a daily basis - all to bring inspired, next-level quality events to life!

If you’re interested in joining our team, please send to cg@nextleveleventdesign.com:

• Resume, highlighting any job related certifications or areas of specialized study
• Cover letter including Salary requirements and five interesting facts about yourself

We can’t wait to meet you!

NLED Team

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing
• Industries
• Events Services

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