Senior Event Producer

Senior Event Producer

This is a hybrid role working on average 2 days per week in an office in Orlando, Florida. Applicants must be based in/near the Orlando area to be considered for this role.

We're PRA, the leading destination management company (DMC) with 45+ years of experience across 32+ states and 100+ destinations.

We believe destinations have power-and our people unlock its magic. We push past boundaries to transform ideas into business event experiences that connect, inspire, and endure.

If you're curious, bold, and ready to build standout experiences, you'll find your place here.

Primary Responsibilities

Responsible for the logistical management and operational execution of client events and programs, including complex programs for high profile accounts with budgets ranging from $500K-$1M+

Serves as the primary contact for the client during the pre-planning and operation of the client's program post-sale and ensures the expectations of the client are exceeded to promote client satisfaction and account retention

Meets with Sales team to go through details of a client's program and serves as primary client contact once event has been contracted

Manages program changes during pre-planning and on-site, negotiating and up-selling

Responsible for managing the expected gross margin for the event once contracted

Orders, confirms and re-confirms all suppliers, develops relationships with supplier/partners, negotiates and contracts terms-of-service and price including, but not limited to service expectation levels, guarantees, cancellation, billing information, directions, etc.

Ensures deposits for program have been received as contracted and billing is completed

Determines Field Staff work assignments, based on program schedule and staffing needs

Prepares and distributes trip sheets and any other relevant program information and direction for Field Staff

Participates in recruiting and training Field Staff

Coordinates and processes all Field Staff paperwork involving compensation including timesheets, expense reports, and pay rate change forms

Maintains inventory of field staff uniforms and materials and coordinates purchases of additional uniforms and equipment as required

Completion of all program production paperwork, such as trip sheets, check requests, service agreements, invoicing, job costing, expense reports, etc.

Assists Experience Designers with program development according to specifications of client

Manages cost preparation, program summaries, deposit invoices, service agreements, and related correspondence

Responsible for forwarding any necessary program information to hotel and venue representatives to ensure seamless coordination with venue operations

Conducts pre-con meetings with client/hotel to review all details of the program as confirmed

Keeps Regional and Global Sales Managers fully informed of all opportunities and program changes and takes prompt corrective action where necessary to ensure successful delivery of client objectives

Model teamwork and collaboration, setting the standard for professionalism and operational excellence

Develop and implement new processes or improvements to enhance program operations

Facilitate training and professional development initiatives, including ongoing skills development for Event Producers in collaboration with leadership

Lead department meetings and assign programs in the absence of leadership (ADOE)

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree, or equivalent relevant experience

4 years of experience in overseeing the execution of corporate meetings, client events, and other complex programs. DMC, corporate incentive travel, hospitality or related experience highly preferred

Proven ability to lead operations functions and effectively supervise, develop, and mentor Field Staff

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a diverse group of clients, supplier partners, coworkers and employees

Demonstrated success in analyzing and interpreting client requirements, contracts, financial reports, and complex legal documents to mitigate risk and ensure profitability.

Skilled at presenting information and responding to questions from clients, supplier partners and hoteliers

Ability to multitask and work on multiple programs with different deadlines

Must be able to work well with all levels of management and staff, hoteliers and venue staff, clients and supplier partners

Deep market knowledge of attractions, hotels, parks, venues and supplier partners in the local area and ability to locate and vet new venues and supplier partners

Must be able to work flexible hours including weekends, evenings and holidays

Benefits include Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, 401(k) with Company Match, Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Paid Vacation Time and Paid Holidays, Paid Sick Time, Parental Leave, Pet Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, and others.

Ready to discover where next begins?

PRA offers you room to grow, create, and step confidently into your next era.

When you join PRA, you'll have the opportunity for a creative, energetic, and inspiring career in sales, creative, operations, production and more.

Our Services

Activations * Experiential Marketing * Event Strategy * Experience Design * Interactive Installations * Themed Events & Décor * Adventures & Excursions * Dining & Culinary Experiences * Entertainment & Performances * ESG & Social Impact Integration * Team Building & CSR * Transportation & Logistics * Meeting Management * AV Management * Content & Messaging * Content Design & Production * Demo Experiences * Theatrical Design & Delivery