Event Producer

TAIT partners with artists, brands, IP holders and place makers to bring culture-defining, never-before-seen experiences to life. With a legacy of innovation spanning over 45 years, TAIT has grown from pioneering in rock ‘n’ roll concert staging to setting the global standard for extraordinary live events and experiences through cutting-edge technology, precision engineering, and creative design. TAIT’s 20 global offices have developed iconic productions and experiences in over 30 countries, all seven continents, and even outer space for renowned performers, theme parks, exhibits, and venues across the globe, including partnerships with Taylor Swift, Cirque Du Soleil, Royal Opera House, Nike, NASA, Bloomberg, Google, Beyoncé, and The Olympics

Position Purpose:

An Event Producer (Producer II) at TAIT is a dynamic leader who is experienced, persuasive and steadfast in the commitment to excellence. They are dedicated to both their clients and the project team, and are clearly and strongly accountable for the outcome of the project. They are able to work with clients’ lofty expectations, to transform their vision into reality.

This Producer role will join the team within TAIT that specializes in working with high-end and high-touch Corporate Clients on their Live Events. Typical projects will include Summits, Award Ceremonies, Launches, Conferences, and Employee Events.

The Producer blends strategic leadership with hands-on project management and client engagement. The role is accountable for overseeing all aspects of project delivery—from creative feasibility and team resourcing to timelines, budgets, fabrication, and on-site execution.

The Producer ensures seamless communication across internal teams and external partners, delivering exceptional guest experiences and measurable results. They bring flexibility, intuition, and a sharp eye for detail to every phase of a project’s lifecycle.

In addition to project leadership, the Producer plays a key role in mentoring junior staff, fostering collaboration, and modeling best practices. This role is instrumental in upholding company values and driving overall success.

Essential Responsibilities:

Project Management

• Demonstrates excellent project management abilities, able to scope, budget, schedule, track jobs from inception to delivery.
• Takes initiative and manages large projects with limited oversight.
• Leads creative efforts from concept to delivery.
• Regularly informs and advises Sr. Management of project status, knowing to elevate issues early and with recommended solutions.
• Generates new and innovative approaches to problems.
• Demonstrates a consistently strong commitment to achieving results and has a proven track record of dedication, reliability, and perseverance in challenging situations.
• Exhibits passion and excitement over work. Has a “can-do” attitude.
• Demonstrate passion for the role and his/her/their contribution to the company and customer success.
• Clear, timely written and verbal communications.

Client Relationship

• Focuses consistently on client’s business goals and creative objectives for
  the project to achieve KPI’s.
• Performs as a “trusted advisor” to the client and advocate the project requirements to the project team. Strategic thinking is required throughout the life of the project on behalf of the company and the client.
• Is responsible for the relationship with IP holders, becoming very knowledgeable of the client’s brand and IP and ensuring conformance with all Intellectual Properties requirements.
• Ability to represent the project and the company in front of a client.
• Resolves complex client issues through strategic negotiation and transparent dialogue, consistently achieving high satisfaction scores and repeat business.

Team Management

• Works as part of a core team under an Exec. Producer and leads creative and technical teams alongside a Technical Director and Production Manager.
• Clearly defines the lines of responsibility and that there’s adequate coordination between internal disciplines, sub-contractors, clients and other key stakeholders. Identify and mitigate any gaps or overlaps.
• Reaches out to peers and cooperates with supervisors to establish an overall collaborative working relationship. Fosters a team-oriented working environment.
• Sets for the standard for accountability to the project and client within the project team, and leads by example.

Growth & Continuous Improvement

• Knowledgeable of TAIT’s history and capabilities, to represent the Enterprise brand and collaborate with Clients.
• Actively seek opportunities to build new skills and hone or improve existing skills.
• Focus on hard skills for tactical application and soft skills for interpersonal communication and effective leadership.
• Encouraged to work on projects that expand their knowledge and experience in new markets and submarkets.
• Strive for continuous improvement by placing an emphasis on both receiving and giving feedback.
• Mentors junior staffers, and serves as a sounding board for team members across the Brand/producing group.

Qualifications:

• 7+ years in client management experience in successfully delivering production solutions, preferably in a global client-service organization at this level of responsibility
• Experience working with budgets of $1 million+ USD (ideally excluding any hotel or F&B dollars), including building, managing, and maintaining profit margins
• Strong knowledge of following software (or willingness to learn):
• Project Management tools (Slack, Box, Airtable, Concur, Asana, Sharepoint and Google Docs)
• Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Budget management and analysis (e.g. Power BI, Tableau)
• Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) (e.g. Epicor, SAP)
• Customer Relationship Management (CRM) (e.g. Salesforce)
• In-depth knowledge of project process to be able to develop project strategies and scopes and schedules.
• Flexibility to work non-traditional hours (nights & weekends) as required.
• Possesses solid aesthetic sensibilities and storytelling skills to support the creative process and to facilitate positive and productive communication between all disciplines.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience in related fields, such as live themed entertainment and theater is a plus
• Experience leading large project teams of 30-40 people or more
• Knowledge of venues (NYC & beyond) a plus
• Track record of managing profitable projects
• Ability to prioritize across multiple projects

Work conditions of the role are:

• Work conditions may involve moderate exposure to unusual elements such as dirt, dust, fumes, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises
• Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks which require following basic safety precautions
• Must be able to wear and properly utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to work within or visit areas where required. This includes, safety glasses, reflective vest, ear steel-toed shoes, and other PPE as required by the location.

Salary: $110,000 - 125,000 commensurate with experience

TAIT Benefits:

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions (HDHP plans)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical & Dependent Care)
• Employer-paid life insurance with optional supplemental coverage
• Employer-paid Short-term with optional long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness stipends
• Voluntary benefits (e.g., accident, critical illness)
• Paid vacation and 12 holidays

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TAIT is an equal opportunity employer fully committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran or any other protected characteristic as outlined by international, national, state, or local laws.