Senior Producer, Global Events

Description & Requirements

Electronic Arts creates next-level entertainment experiences that inspire players and fans around the world. Here, everyone is part of the story. Part of a community that connects across the globe. A place where creativity thrives, new perspectives are invited, and ideas matter. A team where everyone makes play happen.


Senior Event Producer (Los Angeles, Vancouver, Guildford)

Hybrid - Not Remote


The future of entertainment is interactive, and our Marketing team plays an important role in this future by building content, culture, and community around our brands. We empower audiences to Play, Create, Watch, and Connect across our amazing franchises and experiences, including The Sims, Madden NFL, EA SPORTS FC, Apex Legends, and Battlefield.

We're a multi-functional group with world-class expertise in building fandoms, driving interactive storytelling, and positioning our franchises at the center of the broader sports and entertainment ecosystem.


The Global Events Team is EA's premier Event and Broadcast Production team, supporting all events across the EA SPORTS and EA Entertainment portfolio, including franchise, Esports, and corporate events.

Reporting to a Global Event Lead, you will drive and execute the planning and production of high-value in-person and digital events that are premium and safe, immersive and engaging, and that support the franchise Brand strategy and narrative.


We are looking for a highly collaborative leader with a strong ability to influence stakeholders who can build successful teams, has great communication and project management skills, and is able to prioritize amongst lots of moving parts.

Primary events include creator, press, consumer and commercial events, content shoots, as well as large industry events and trade shows. This role also supports creating the franchise global event strategy.


Responsibilities

• Work cross functionally with internal teams and manage external vendors to create high quality and engaging in-person and digital event and broadcast experiences that meet global campaign and brand objectives.
• Drive and align franchise event strategy and specific event plans in partnership with cross functional teams including Brand, Strategy, Integrated Communications, IT and Security teams.
• Partner with local territory teams across the globe to deliver event experiences to a global audience.
• Work with Brand and Comms teams to define gameplay experiences, write briefs for events, and partner with franchise development teams on delivery of these experiences as part of the ongoing development roadmap.
• Manage a matrix of vendors including experiential and design agencies, production partners including design, build, print, AV, video production and broadcast, ensuring smooth collaboration with specialist agencies for Gameplay IT, Infrastructure, Cybersecurity as well as digital event platforms, and travel services.
• Negotiate and review contracts and act as a point of contact for event vendors and internal partners, such as legal, security, treasury and finance teams.
• Ensure EA's events are accessible and inclusive to its audiences.
• Manage event platforms and technology.
• Manage event assets and route for approvals as needed.
• Oversee event budget tracking to drive operational efficiency.
• Ensure all events meet objectives, reach metrics and adhere to spending guidelines.
• Facilitate attendee communications and guest experience touch points including event attendee logistics (Know Before You Go) and registration.
• Utilize AI tools to drive efficiency including to research options, plan event logistics, and imagine design solutions.
• Manage event sponsorships and partnership activations, ensuring all partner deliverables are executed to a high standard across live and digital experiences.
• Able to schedule work flexibly including off-hours and weekends. Willing and able to travel to support physical events onsite domestically and internationally.


Experience

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in event production, marketing, program management. Previous experience in Livestream Production / Production Management is a plus.
• Have a good understanding of event platforms, broadcast and technology. Familiarity with Game Development is a plus.
• Critical thinker who can analyze situations and come up with creative solutions that are compliant with EA policy.
• Able to prioritize and juggle multiple projects at once, always anticipating the next move and need within the team and for the audience.
• Able to work independently while ensuring process compliance, proactively asking for guidance and feedback.
• A creative/clever problem solver who is comfortable making decisions and facilitating collaborative conversations with cross-functional partner teams. Not afraid to ask questions or raise concerns.
• A high-energy, self-motivated team player who is willing to jump in and help with big projects and learn on the go.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to confidently engage and present to stakeholders at all levels, including senior leadership.
• Sound judgment and discretion; strong ethical character capable of handling confidential and financial information.
• Interpersonal savvy: ability to work effectively with numerous remote colleagues, across many different departments within the company, across different time zones across the globe.
• Comfortable working individually as well as with a team.
• Highly proficient in Google Suite/Drive, MS Office. Possess strong Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Airtable skills. Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, CAD experience is a plus.
• Meet all travel eligibility requirements for international travel including holding a valid passport, ability to apply for any necessary visas / permits, proof of vaccinations, and testing requirements.
• Entertainment and/or gaming industry knowledge is a plus.


Pay Transparency - North America

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

The ranges listed below are what EA in good faith expects to pay applicants for this role in these locations at the time of this posting. If you reside in a different location, a recruiter will advise on the applicable range and benefits. Pay offered will be determined based on a number of relevant business and candidate factors (e.g. education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, or business needs).


PAY RANGES

* British Columbia (depending on location e.g. Vancouver vs. Victoria) *$92,900 - $129,200 CAD


* California (depending on location e.g. Los Angeles vs. San Francisco) *$104,400 - $157,400 USD


Pay is just one part of the overall compensation at EA.

In the US, we offer a package of benefits including paid time off (3 weeks per year to start), 80 hours per year of sick time, 16 paid company holidays per year, 10 weeks paid time off to bond with baby, medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, and 401(k) to regular full-time employees. Certain roles may also be eligible for bonus and other incentive programs.


For Canada, we offer a package of benefits including vacation (3 weeks per year to start), 10 days per year of sick time, paid top-up to EI/QPIP benefits up to 100% of base salary when you welcome a new child (12 weeks for maternity, and 4 weeks for parental/adoption leave), extended health/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, disability insurance, retirement plan to regular full-time employees. Certain roles may also be eligible for bonus and other incentive programs.


About Electronic Arts

We're proud to have an extensive portfolio of games and experiences, locations around the world, and opportunities across EA. We value adaptability, resilience, creativity, and curiosity. From leadership that brings out your potential, to creating space for learning and experimenting, we empower you to do great work and pursue opportunities for growth.


We adopt a holistic approach to our benefits programs, emphasizing physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support a balanced life. Our packages are tailored to meet local needs and may include healthcare coverage, mental well-being support, retirement savings, paid time off, family leaves, complimentary games, and more. We nurture environments where our teams can always bring their best to what they do.


Electronic Arts is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will also consider employment qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law. EA also makes workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law.


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