Freelance Experiential Producers

New York, NY
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Job Description

Wasserman operates at the epicenter of sports, music, entertainment and culture, serving talent, brands and properties on a global scale. Our brands and properties division works with iconic brands and rights holders, supporting business growth through all marketing disciplines. We're a trusted partner to every major league, team and venue, building meaningful connections between brands, properties and fans.

Headquartered in Los Angeles, Wasserman's presence spans 28 countries and more than 70+ cities, including New York, London, Abu Dhabi, Amsterdam, Hong Kong, Madrid, Mexico City, Toronto, Paris and Sydney. For more information, please visit www.teamwass.com.

Job Description

CALLING EXPERIENTIAL FREELANCE PRODUCERS!

Freelance producers are an integral position on Wasserman’s Experiential Team responsible for overseeing the successful delivery of various aspects of agency projects, from brief to execution. This role will ensure that all project relevant resources including operations and logistics are allocated and delivered on-time, on-budget and of a quality expected by Wasserman and its clients.

Our award-winning team brings together a unique blend of experts and thought leaders across various backgrounds, united by our belief in the power of culture and diversity. Our approach is rooted in best-in-class insights that inform accurate diagnoses free from agenda. We pride ourselves in transparent relationships and always tell our clients what they need to hear and not just what they want to hear. Wasserman’s value comes from Unlocking Truth and Delivering Difference - achieving the perfect balance between science and art, we strive to partner with our clients as a growth driver rather than a service provider and deliver truly integrated solutions that legitimately impact our clients’ bottom line. This methodology has empowered us to delight customers, disrupt categories and develop culture for the world’s most iconic brands, properties and talent.

We have many exciting projects on the immediate horizon where talented live event & experiential producers are needed. These roles can fill your calendar for up to a year if interested so, if you think you’ve got what it takes we would love to hear from you!

Core Duties

  • Responsible for managing various elements of the large-scale project from planning through to execution and overseeing large scale projects
  • Work in a collaborative manner with all Wasserman account teams to ensure flawless project delivery against the client’s objectives and budget
  • Manage vendor relationships with audio, lighting, staging, fabrication, registration, graphics, event flow, creative, food & beverage, transportation, staffing, venue and labor
  • Regular communication with the client regarding roles and responsibilities, budget, schedules, and project status
  • Responsible for ensuring that projects are correctly budgeted for and meet expected financial targets
  • Develop production schedules, run of shows, and enforce deliverable dates key to program’s success
  • Responsible for building and maintaining effective client relationships, ensuring that all client needs are addressed in a timely way though out duration of the project
  • Manage and develop the relationships with Wasserman trusted suppliers and third-parties, throughout the duration of the project
  • Creates a positive, collaborative, teamwork environment based on the company culture and values
  • Promotes a team environment and provides work direction and guidance including professional development and training; guides team on deliverables, and ensures best practices with project management
  • Ensures that all project processes and procedures are completed and quality standards are met

Requirements

  • 4+ years relevant experiential agency experience
  • Ability to remain calm under pressure, work on multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines
  • Possesses exceptional communication skills, both orally and in writing
  • Must be comfortable working as a continual partner to all Wasserman team members
  • Open-minded mentality, allowing thorough exploration of all ideas and thought starters
  • Needs to be a focused, strong-minded individual with ambition to help grow the company
  • Must thrive on a fast-paced environment and possess a ‘can-do’ attitude continuously
  • Strong attention to detail and highly organized

Wasserman does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.
  • Seniority level

    Mid-Senior level
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
  • Industries

    Entertainment Providers