Production Director, Experiential

Director, Event ProductionThe Role and What You’ll DoWe are seeking a Director, Event Production to lead event production for one of 160over90’s key accounts and all of their experiential efforts around the FIFA World Cup 26TM. The Director will be responsible for the planning and production of live experiential marketing activations at FIFA Fan FestivalTM 2026 across multiple FIFA World Cup 26TM Host Cities. This position leads development to implementation, driving overall planning, execution and budgetary responsibility for the project. The ideal candidate must have excellent communications and organizational skills and be solutions oriented, with expert project, budget, people, and time management abilities. Proactivity, multitasking, and problem-solving skills are essential. Responsibilities include managing and mentoring a team, monitoring and maintaining project scope, task timeline, operating budget, required staff/resources, and overall quality of deliverables. Multi-lingual proficiency and previous experience with FIFA or global football is a plus.The ideal candidate must have extensive experiential marketing experience, internal team management experience, client service communication, be well organized, a self-starter, able to work with a variety of people with differing work styles, able to prioritize workload, and driven to complete the job. This position reports to the Vice President, Production.The office environment is informal but highly professional, demanding high-quality work and individual initiative. Each staff member is part of the team and must be willing to perform a wide breadth of activities.ResponsibilitiesLead a team of event production professionals to deliver the best product for the client and the work groupStrategically conceive, develop and implement programs that build the client brand and drive business growthDevelop and maintain an effective organization through selection, training, compensation, motivation, and performance managementMonitor and manage the project including creation of project plans, budgets, scope, and budget changesManage internal and external staff on execution and delivery of all program aspects, including creative ideation, budgeting, fabrication, logistics, installations, on-site execution, permitting, and timelinesAssist with recruiting, training and overall people management for coordinators, managers, contractors, and temporary staff as needed for each programCollaborate with account teams and clients to manage deliverablesProficient budgeting and tracking of multi-million dollar accounts with financial management aligned to agency standardsDevelop key vendor/partner relationships to deliver the best product and pricing for clientsLead large-scale live events with multiple agency, vendor, and client involvementPosition yourself as a leader to support growth and development of the organizationApply best practices and learnings from previous projects to elevate performanceMeet deadlines, prioritize tasks, report on key accounts, and make sound decisionsEstablish accountability practices within the companyYou Have TheseMinimum 10 years of event marketing, experiential marketing, show service and team management experienceProduction of live events, tours, and fabrication of event elementsBachelor’s degree in marketing or equivalent experienceMotivational leadership and the ability to inspire teams to deliver top performanceExcellent interpersonal skills and cultural contribution to the agencyAbility to develop and sustain strong working relationships with multiple national and local vendorsExperiential marketing production experience required (not focused on TV or film production)Strong internal staff management and leadership skillsStrong planning and organizational skills to manage multiple programs simultaneously; Microsoft Project or similar planning tools preferredSound decision-making and problem-solving skills grounded in agency, client, and industry knowledgeExcellent verbal and written communications skillsExtensive knowledge of the industry, products, services, competitors, and clientsWilling and able to work nonstandard hours, weekends, and travel as requiredProfessional appearance and strong work ethic with a positive, can-do attitudeMicrosoft Office proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)Experience with planning tools for budget tracking, project timelines, logistics, event specs, meeting agendas and notesPassion for new technology, sports, entertainment and live eventsTravel up to 30% and touring/road experience a plusRequires lifting of boxesHow we workWME Group is at the center of sports, media, entertainment, and fashion and is largely relationship-based. To foster collaboration, develop talent, and build strong relationships across leadership, peers, and teams, we work from the office 4 days per week. We see immeasurable value internally and throughout the core of the businesses we support.Don’t meet every single requirement? We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.160/90 is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that encourages applications from qualified, eligible candidates from all backgrounds and life experiences regardless of race, gender identity, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, or belief. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-17