Senior Producer

**ABOUT OUR COMPANY**

FIRST is a leading global events agency with teams in New York, Los Angeles, London, Dublin, Singapore and Hong Kong. Some of the world’s most recognized companies trust us to develop strategies, and design, plan and produce engaging events. FIRST clients span many industries including financial services, aerospace, technology, consumer electronics, medical and healthcare, automotive, media and the non-profit sector. We are on Event Marketer’s “Top 100 Event Agencies” and “Best Places to Work in Events” lists. We’ve also been recognized by _Crain’s New York Business _as one of the _Top 100 _“Best Places to Work in NYC”.

**JOB DESCRIPTION**

This position is an integral part of our Event Operations team and will be responsible for managing, supporting and/or executing various content led events, from initial concept through execution and final reconciliation. It requires a highly driven, client led and creative individual with excellent project management experience, who’s looking to develop their career and work with numerous high-profile clients.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Consistently deliver exceptional service to our clients through excellent project management
- Responsible for leading and/or supporting the planning and execution of multiple key content and virtual led events for multiple clients
- Manage, prioritize and oversee events from creative concept and development through initial briefing to reconciliation including but not limited to budget management, site selection, hotel/venue management, registration management, transportation, food & beverage, décor, branding, staffing, show management, technical oversight, logistics planning, H&S, site selection, presentation development, working with the creative team on branding and graphic design, print collateral development and execution, interactive/experiential technology, scenic/set design, décor design, staffing
- Responsible for fiscal success of individual programs and assigned accounts including accurate and timely budgeting and reconciliation of events
- Negotiate and review supplier contracts and addendums for accuracy, ensuring thorough onboarding of suppliers following agency process
- Create, maximize and closely monitor opportunities for increasing value adds, savings, and cost efficiencies
- Support on-going department initiatives to ensure the delivery of service excellence, as required
- Manage and ensure SLA’s (Service Level Agreements) are monitored and achieved throughout the event planning process
- Build strong supplier relationships globally, seeking excellence in all areas of execution and communication
- Field questions and offer advice to team members to assist with creative problem solving
- Be knowledgeable and update the team on best practices, new suppliers, services, and venues
- Work with the wider Agency team to ensure adherence to standards of operations
- Be proactive with ideas and creative solutions
- Provide support for other team members as required

**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- 8 - 10+ year’s event management experience, preferably in an agency environment
- Advanced project management skills, including budget creation, management, and reconciliation
- Advanced knowledge of digital and technical aspects of productions including but not limited to general sessions, awards shows, activations and/or experiential events
- Ability to delegate to project team members and assign clear roles and responsibilities
- Exceptional ability to establish relationships and maintain a positive rapport with clients, vendors and suppliers
- Proactive attitude, independent and inquisitive, with high attention to detail
- Organised approach, with concise and clear written and oral communication skills
- Good knowledge of logístical aspects of all event types
- Diplomatic, patient, and resourceful personality is imperative
- Comfortable working globally, with different cultures and currencies
- Calm and flexible approach to handling the pressure and stress of ever-changing demands
- Pre-empt and be able to modify plans as necessary
- Advanced negotiating, risk management and contracting skills
- Creative problem solver, resourceful, team player
- Highly organized with excellent time management skills to handle multiple tasks and meet strict deadlines
- Proactively identify and develop opportunities within their scope
- Displaying diplomacy in all situations and always stay supportive of your co-workers
- Make decision swiftly with good judgement
- Fresh thinker, showing creativity and innovation in all aspects of work
- Good/advanced working knowledge of the MS Office Suite
- Being a FIRST ambassador and culture advocate

**ADMINISTRATION & GENERAL**:

- Assume responsibility for own environment, ensuring adherence to health and safety policies & requirements
- Professional and approachable demeanour with both client and internal stakeholders
- Work intell