Applicants for this role must have live event production experience and be willing/able to work from our office in Santa Monica, CA.
Summary of Position:
Mirrored Media's Senior Producers own all aspects of production on our projects from the pitch phase through final wrap and reconciliation. Projects for this role focus on experiential marketing and live events and occasionally extend into other arenas of production; including brand partnerships, video production, and digital content. Senior Producers are responsible for managing overall production while teaming with Creative and Client Services Department counterparts to co-lead and execute projects across functional disciplines. Senior Producers also serve project teams in a dual-function capacity, serving as both Production and Client Services lead, responsible for independently managing projects of all sizes. Senior Producers will typically manage two to four projects at any given time with varying size project teams and support; depending on project size and scope.
The ideal candidate for this position has sophisticated creative problem solving skills, and the ability to think through problems and their solutions several steps ahead. Candidates should be comfortable working closely with clients, client services and creative team members, and vendors. Sound judgment, common sense, flexibility, and the desire for consistent learning and growth are crucial traits of a successful Senior Producer in this role.
Job Responsibilities:
Collaborate and provide leadership during concept development; vetting for feasibility and contributing solutions rooted in a strong industry awareness of trends, technologies and potential partners.
Oversee all event operations from project kick-off through final reconciliation including site scouting, permits, workback timelines, production schedules, staff and crew planning, vendor management, and contingency planning.
Plan and manage out realistic project timelines; factoring in internal and external deliverables, an understanding of turnaround times for custom builds and printing, projecting installation timing and client feedback periods.
Serve as a senior technical leader for project teams; owning audio/visual/lighting/staging vendor resourcing, technical/union labor, complex technical runs of shows, scheduling performer/talent rehearsals, and on-site management of technical director and/or teams.
Ability to understand a project's strategic and creative direction, and source and secure the ideal resources (technical staff, fabrication and print teams, vendors, suppliers, partners, etc.) to execute in accordance with this vision.
Create, estimate, manage, revise, speak to, and actualize budgets of up to $2MM.
Own project margins and independently work with teams to maintain margins through the full project life cycle.
Lead vendor outreach, logistics, and negotiations: initial research, triple-bid process, vendor onboarding, agreements, prep, and on-site operations.
Assess vendor bids, negotiate agreements, identify and suggest potential budget and timeline efficiencies.
Provide leadership and guidance to project staff during creative development, pre-production and production phases.
Track and organize projects in real time; managing and/or overseeing the completion of contact lists, supply lists, shipping manifest, staffing grids, etc. while collating assets, files, docs, and decks.
Develop and facilitate guest communications, including pre-event invitation(s), RSVPs, onsite check-in and wayfinding.
Resource, create, and communicate Brand Ambassador staff plans and training materials.
Oversee all Production, Technical, Brand, and Event staff from pre-production through onsite.
Manage and mentor junior full time staff including event coordinators, and assistants.
Requirements:
5+ years of proven event production experience, with at least 3 years an agency setting
Strong attention to detail and an ability to see the big picture
Exceptional organizational skills
Strong presentation and client communication skills
Dedication to process while maintaining a flexible and creative approach in unique situations
Ability to juggle multiple concurrent projects and tasks, completing work within tight timelines in a fast-paced environment
Creative problem solving, supported by sound judgment, common sense and an arsenal of industry knowledge, resources, and relevant past experiences to draw from
Initiative and self-motivation; ability to identify a project's needs and gaps in advance
Strong communication skills (written and verbal) and ability to build and maintain relationships with external partners, colleagues, senior management and executives
Excellent computer skills including Google, Microsoft, and Apple applications (mastery of spreadsheets is a must)
Must have a reliable personal car and be able to drive to scouts, client meetings, and work sites as needed
Must be able to work at a computer in an office setting, and remain in a stationary position 50% - 100% of the time.
Must be able to work nights and weekends occasionally, and travel domestically and internationally as work requires
Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds frequently, and up to 50 pounds occasionally
Must be able to work on projects onsite; often working outdoors, late hours, occasionally ascending/descending ladders and trucks, constantly walking up and down stairs, and often walking in excess of 20,000 steps per day
This job has a hybrid in-office and remote work schedule, based out of our Santa Monica office; candidate must be local
About the Company:
Mirrored Media is an award winning experiential & digital marketing firm with a focus on music and entertainment. We create high impact, enduring lifestyle campaigns that help brands connect to their target market through buzz worthy experiences.
Our board includes Steve McBeth, founding President of Disney Interactive; Steve Kofsky, of RCI Global LLC; Hans Zimmer, world renowned film composer. As an award-winning agency, Mirrored Media is consistently recognized as one of the most creative companies that caters to brands, media, influencers, and artists, creating custom tailored marketing solutions. By bridging the gap between music, technology, influencers, art, automotive, and fashion, Mirrored Media has curated some of the most successful and influential experiential activations and campaigns. Ultimately, every client experiences transformational results.
The company culture is light hearted but passionate. As a millennial founded company in a high stress industry, we pride ourselves on our team. You will benefit from a close working relationship and exposure to multiple areas of the business. We are always looking for growth within the company, and we invest in the personal and professional growth of our family.