Executive Producer (Experiential Marketing Events)

REPORTS INTO: Production Director or Sr. Production Director LOCATION: Hybrid Los Angeles, CA or NYC, NY What Is an Executive Producer: An Executive Producer leads Salt's largest and most complex projects. Where a Senior Producer leads a project, an Executive Producer leads the production — owning financial performance, serving as the senior client partner, and guiding cross-functional teams through the highest-stakes work the agency takes on. You are agile, decisive, and comfortable with ambiguity. You know when to zoom out and when to get close. Lead strategic planning for large-scale, multi-faceted productions from concept through final reconciliation Owns the financial outcome of the production, including profitability, margin strategy, and reconciliation accountability. Simultaneously lead a large production and provide oversight across other projects, acting as a senior production resource leadership relies on across the portfolio, not just on one show. Is comfortable working within tight timelines, managing challenging work back schedules and leading complex decision making. Serve as the senior client partner on major productions — present for executive-level conversations, navigating political sensitivity and high-pressure environments with calm and clarity Working with directors and creative teams to provide strategic input and ensure the project vision aligns with client and brand expectations. Clearly define and maintain Roles & Responsibilities for the project team and partner agencies. Oversees risk management on projects, creating risk mitigation strategies for complex challenges. Manages large-scale productions, and prioritizes multiple projects at the various stages of a project life cycle. Work with project finance and operations teams to monitor and successfully reconcile budgets to ensure internal financial goals are met. Participate in Salt company wide meetings including ongoing process training and improvement, company culture, and monthly updates. Bring collaborating agencies together to deliver premium work. Lead effective production audits and production schedule reviews. Maintain regular meetings with your individual team members (i.e. workstream leads and direct reports) and promote individual growth and development. Bring a positive, can-do attitude to our salt team! Foster unity and belonging within the team. Leverage project talent collaboratively to achieve outstanding results. As a full time employee, you will be responsible for managing full time (non project) staff at Salt. This would include ongoing company management, employee development, employee growth, and company culture. Travel both domestically and internationally will be required. This job will require on-site and in person work. Requirements 10+ Years of experience. Hands on experience managing budgets ranging from $5,000,000 to $15,000,000 Confident proposing next steps and leading a team from a strategic thought through execution. Well-rounded experience in various facets of event production [Logistics, Fabrication, Graphics, A/V, Furniture & Decor, Food & Beverage, etc]. Understanding of both B2B and B2C business and is able to forecast potential fires on a project in advance. Embody integrity and character, transparency and accountability, leading by example. Understanding of the creative process for large scale events. Comfortable having difficult conversations and adept at conflict resolution with teammates, vendors and clients. Able to kindly hold all parties accountable to deliver a great finished product Approach projects as an opportunity to create premium work and develop client relationships and strong teams - it’s not just about the end result but also the process and the people Nice to have: (1) A wiz at google docs and Slack (2) Passionate about the experiential marketing world keeping up with the day to day news about successful projects going on around the world. Salt Core Values + You Redefine the Rules: Creative and production fighting like cats and dogs? Not here. We bring creative and production together from the start because a great idea is only as good as how it’s brought to life. For us, logistics and aesthetics go hand in hand. We’re all about delivering experiences that go beyond the ask. In Search Of: Tackling challenges is our favorite pastime. Obstacles? We call them plot twists. We are creative thinkers and problem-solvers who always find a way forward with curiosity and determination. Our focus is exceeding expectations, turning client asks into an opportunity to deliver something unexpectedly brilliant. Expect More, Get More: We hold ourselves to higher standards than anyone else, always looking for ways to elevate each project. We don’t stop at simply checking all the boxes; we push until time runs out. That extra 10% is where we surpass the competition, delivering results beyond what our clients could imagine—or even think to ask for. Compassion is Culture: We are powered by extraordinary humans, and we’re dedicated to cultivating an environment where company success is tied to team success. We combat burnout with inspiration, motivation, and genuine support. Without fun, work sucks You Are: A Strategic Powerhouse for High-Value Projects: With 10+ years of experience and a history of managing $5M–$15M budgets, you are the ultimate anchor for large-scale, intricate productions. You thrive under the pressure of tight timelines and complex workback schedules, possessing the agility to translate high-level goals into flawless execution across both B2B and B2C landscapes. A Master of Client & Conflict Diplomacy: You are a trusted partner to both the Account team and the client. You navigate high-level relationships with ease, balancing brand expectations with creative reality. Whether you are delivering a sensitive strategic update or resolving cross-functional conflicts, you do so with integrity, character, and a focus on long-term partnership. An Inspiring Mentor and Culture Leader: You believe that premium work is only possible with a unified team. Beyond the project lifecycle, you are dedicated to the growth of Salt’s people—managing full-time staff, fostering a sense of belonging, and holding all parties accountable with a "can-do" attitude that prioritizes the people and the process as much as the final result. #J-18808-Ljbffr Salt Productions