Freelance Producer

Sparks is a leading global brand experience agency, specializing in the design and execution of award-winning experiences that forge deep connections between brands and audiences. Recognized by Adweek as Experiential Agency of the Year, we bring a unique blend of strategic insight and execution excellence to every brand activation, corporate event, trade show exhibit, and immersive experience. Working closely with Operations, Growth, Strategy, Creative Technology and Creative leadership, this role ensures that every project delivers meaningful client results while meeting financial and operational goals. The Executive Producer drives alignment across internal teams, external partners, and clients, bringing effective communication, leadership, and project-management expertise to every engagement.

This position will support our Events & Experiences team and is eligible for a hybrid work schedule, generally requiring work in the office and/or at show site 2-3 days a week. Lead cross-functional teams, including growth, strategy, creative, creative technology, operations, production, and technical production, to deliver a wide range of event experiences such as proprietary events, conferences, brand activations, virtual events and large-scale experiential programs (both B-to-B and B-to-C).

Oversee programs from RFP through post-event wrap-up, ensuring all deliverables meet client expectations and internal quality standards.

Define roles and responsibilities on a project.

Manage all aspects of project execution including venue logistics, technical production, staffing, décor, signage, food & beverage, health & safety, security, transportation, permitting and on-site operations.

Own and manage project budgets end to end, from concept through reconciliation - tracking expenses and vendor invoices and driving profit margins through thoughtful financial management.

Own risk management, contingency planning, insurance, and compliance/permitting across programs, and ensure health, safety, and security standards are met on site.

Serve as the senior on-site leader through load-in, show days, and strike, making real-time decisions and resolving escalated issues.Supervise and support producers, event managers, and coordinators, assigning workloads and coaching team members to grow their expertise.

Conduct regular employee reviews and contribute to ongoing team training and development initiatives.

Mentor junior production staff and help build a positive, strong, collaborative, and high-performing department culture.

Forecast resourcing and staffing needs across concurrent programs and partner with Operations on assignments and freelance/vendor bench planning.

Develop strong relationships with third-party vendors, freelance staff, and production partners; negotiate and manage their contracts to ensure the highest level of service and execution quality.

Support organic account growth by identifying new opportunities within existing clients and contributing to proposals, scopes, and pitches.

Translate client goals into actionable production plans and timelines, including production schedules, budgets, communication plans, show flows, and run-of-show documents. Collaborate with growth, strategy and creative teams to support concept development, content, and audience engagement strategies.

Collaborate with growth, strategy and creative teams to support concept development, content, and audience engagement strategies.

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.

12+ years of conference operations and management experience within an agency, communications firm, or production company.

Demonstrated experience producing diverse events, including conferences, concerts/evening events, hospitality programs, and consumer activations.

Strong communication, leadership, project management, and client-service skills, with exceptional attention to detail; Mastery of G Suite (Slides, Sheets, Docs), Microsoft Office, Airtable, and all relevant internal and client tools.

Experience managing vendors, freelance crews, and production partners across markets.

Travel Requirements

Travel 25% to 50%

These are a handful of the types of programs and benefits our full-time people may be eligible for. Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Life, Accident and Disability

Retirement with Company Match

Eligible for an annual bonus of up to 15% of the base salary

Diversity Commitment

At The Freeman Company, our commitment to diversity and inclusion is helping us to create not only a great place to work, but also an environment where our employees, our customers and our communities around the world can reach their goals and connect with each other. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status and other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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