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. The Producer is responsible for leading the planning, execution, and delivery of a wide range of corporate and consumer events, managing cross-functional teams, vendors, budgets, and project schedules to ensure flawless event execution. Serving as the main point of contact, for an event or for a workstream, the Producer leads all internal, client, and vendor meetings, coordinates resources within their assigned scope, and ensures projects are on time and within budget. Additionally, the Producer provides event reporting and analytics, negotiates contracts, and mentors junior staff to support successful project outcomes. Event Planning & Delivery
Lead the delivery of various-scale events from kick-off through reconciliation
Lead workstream(s) of large projects under the direction of the Project Lead and/or the Account Lead
Set goals and objectives for projects and team
Collaborate closely with the creative team to ensure production and creative teams are aligned
space/floor planning, F&B, transportation and shuttles, security, signage/graphics, attendee/people movement, etc.
Work with technical teams to develop floor plans, capacities, flow, and space allocations in coordination with venues and the creative team
Manage room blocks, housing, and travel logistics for attendees, staff, VIPs, and/or talent as scoped
Own health, safety, security, and emergency/contingency planning for assigned areas, in coordination with venue and security partners
Manage load-in, load-out, and on-site operational schedules across assigned workstreams
Coordinate permits, licensing, insurance/COIs, and venue and municipal compliance requirements
Serve as on-site operational lead for assigned workstreams through setup, event days, and strike
Run daily readiness checks, issue tracking, and real-time problem resolution on site
Budget & Financial Management
track costs throughout the course of a project and communicate scope changes that impact budget
Develop, manage and communicate project timelines
Manage and develop strong relationships with vendors and freelancers on assigned projects
Serve as primary owner of client communication, alongside Account and Project Lead, for assigned project or area
Serve as workstream escalation point for the project's internal and client teams
Help to create a positive, collaborative workplace
Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

• Strong project management skills including budgeting, scheduling, and client relations
• Leadership skills to lead a project team and client
• Mastery of G Suite (Slides, Sheets, Docs), Microsoft Office, Airtable, and all relevant internal and client tools
• Strong knowledge of Procim/Sheets, Tools & Templates, PO and Accounts Receivables, Concur, Coupa and G Suite
• Demonstrated experience leading event logistics and operations workstreams (e.g., space planning, F&B, transportation, security, registration, people movement)
• Working knowledge of venue operations, safety/security protocols, permitting, and risk/contingency planning
• 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
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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