Event Producer (San Francisco, CA & New York City, NY)

Our Customer is an American worldwise clothing and accessories retailer, founded in 1969. Over the last 50 years, the company has grown from a single store to a global fashion business with seven brands. Their clothes are availabile in 90 countries worldwide through over 3,100 company-operated stores, almost 400 franchise stores, and e-commerce sites and is still growing. We are seeking a Creative/Marketing - Production Manager on a contract basis to support their business needs. This role is 100% Onsite (San Francisco, CA & New York City, NY) . Responsibilities The Event Producer, Virtual, Hybrid & Live Events is the connective tissue between content strategy and technical execution across Client's most high-profile moments earnings weeks, town halls, all hands, conferences, and leadership summits. You will serve as the primary production lead on keynote and large-scale broadcast events, managing everything from show flow architecture and speaker preparation to live direction and post-event debrief. The ideal candidate has deep fluency in advanced Zoom production and virtual event platforms, an instinct for audience engagement in distributed environments, and the composure to make real-time decisions during live broadcasts in front of thousands of employees and stakeholders. *This is a contract role covering a parental leave, with the expectation of full workload ownership from day one. You will step into an active portfolio of high-profile enterprise events and be trusted to deliver without a transition period. Event content & production management Lead content and production execution across virtual, hybrid, and live enterprise events - from early planning through live show and post-event wrap Partner with program stakeholders to design the full event experience: technical agenda, show flow, audience engagement strategy, and production quality standards aligned to each event's goals Serve as the primary keynote and general session production liaison between the core events team, Client Tech AV, external technology partners, third-party agencies, and internal stakeholders Direct live broadcasts in real time, making confident production calls in partnership with the events team and technical crew Manage simultaneous workstreams across multiple events at varying stages of production without losing precision on any of them Speaker & presenter management Own end-to-end speaker management: communications, scheduling, tech checks, rehearsals, recordings, and live appearances for internal and external presenters Provide on-camera coaching and presentation guidance to executives and senior leaders, ensuring every speaker is confident, prepared, and on-message before going live Coordinate all presenter resources and support systems; ensure nothing is left to chance on show day Lead pre-event table reads, stakeholder reviews, and full rehearsals, facilitating alignment between content leads and production team Work closely with content leads to integrate all presentation elements - slides, video, live demos, remote speakers - into a cohesive, polished show Process design & operational excellence Build and maintain repeatable production processes for enterprise event delivery scalable enough to serve a complex, matrixed organization and precise enough to hold up under pressure Own all production documentation: timelines, session logistics, rehearsal and tech check schedules, cue sheets, and run-of-show documents Develop and manage content collection and delivery processes: track presentation versions, follow up on missing assets, and ensure all final materials are consolidated and accounted for in advance of each show Lead structured post-event production debriefs covering technical performance, content quality, and process gaps; translate findings into actionable improvements Maintain and continuously optimize production templates and tools for the broader events team Cross-functional partnership Collaborate closely with the Events team and cross-functional partners in Client Tech, Communications, Workplace Experience, and other business units to ensure cohesive, on-brand execution Facilitate alignment between content strategy and event production for high-profile meetings, conferences, and leadership events Participate in regular core team and production meetings, and represent the production function confidently in ad hoc stakeholder discussions Partner with external technical production vendors and third-party agencies, managing scope, timelines, and accountability on deliverables Qualifications 5-8 years of experience in event production, content management, or live broadcast production in a corporate or agency environment Deep, hands-on expertise producing large-scale events on Zoom - webinars, town halls, all-hands broadcasts, and multi-session conferences including advanced host and production controls Demonstrated experience producing keynotes and general sessions for large audiences, with full ownership of show flow and on-site or remote direction Experience working in large, matrixed organizations with multiple concurrent stakeholder groups and competing priorities Familiarity with enterprise collaboration tools, digital asset management systems, and broadcast production or live streaming environments Bachelor's degree in communications, media production, marketing, or a related field; equivalent experience considered Skills & Qualities Technically fluent across virtual event platforms, broadcast production tools, and enterprise AV environments - you know the stack and can troubleshoot it under pressure Exceptionally organized with strong process design instincts; you build systems that others can rely on Calm and decisive in high-pressure live environments - the person the room looks to when something unexpected happens Executive presence and communication skills strong enough to coach senior leaders and hold a room of stakeholders A strategic thinker who sees audience engagement not as a feature but as the point and designs for it from the start We offer a competitive salary range for this position. Most candidates who join our team are hired at the median of this range, ensuring fair and equitable compensation based on experience and qualifications. Contractor benefits are available through our 3rd Party Employer of Record (Available upon completion of waiting period for eligible engagements) Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k. An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. #J-18808-Ljbffr BBG Ventures, LLC