Director of Production (208160)

Aquent; Norwood (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Savings Account

Retirement Plan (401K) with company match

Profit Share Bonus Plan

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Family Leave

Short Term & Long-Term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Resources

Job summary

A leading event production agency is seeking a Director of Production to manage the lifecycle of live events, blending strategy, creativity, and operational excellence. This role involves client partnership and internal leadership, overseeing production elements and ensuring efficient workflows. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in live event production, strong financial acumen, and exceptional communication skills. Competitive benefits include a retirement plan and health savings account.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in live event production or agency environments.
• Proven success leading large-scale programs and cross-functional teams.
• Strong financial acumen, including budget creation and oversight.
• Exceptional communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with clients to define strategic and creative event direction.
• Manage all production elements: A/V, staging, lighting.
• Cultivate a positive team culture through communication.
• Oversee onboarding and professional development for staff.

Skills

Live event production experience

Client leadership

Team collaboration

Budget oversight

Problem-solving

Operational management

Tools

SharePoint/O365

Video production

Job description

Event production is a craft and a team sport. As the Director of Production, you will sit at the center of it, blending strategy, creativity, and operational excellence to guide complex programs while nurturing the people and processes that power our work.

You will manage the full lifecycle of live events—from early strategic development to onsite execution and post-event reconciliation. This role is a balance of high-level client partnership and internal departmental leadership, ensuring teams have the tools and clarity needed to deliver flawless experiences.

Travel: Approximately 15–20%

Location: Onsite M - Th in Norwood, MA. (Non-negotiable.) Talent must be nearby, or willing to relocate.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Partner with clients to define strategic and creative event direction aligned with business objectives.
• Serve as the senior point of contact for high-level accounts, building long-term trust and presenting concepts.
• Shape project solutions that meet specific client goals and brand standards.

Production Oversight

• Direct all production elements: A/V, staging, lighting, scenic, and onsite run-of-show.
• Manage detailed scopes of work, timelines, budgets, and production schedules.
• Monitor work quality throughout the project lifecycle and develop robust risk‑contingency plans.
• Lead vendor partnerships, talent management, and cross‑functional teams.

Operational Excellence

• Collaborate with senior leadership to refine department workflows and improve efficiency.
• Drive the adoption of new technologies and streamlined financial management practices.
• Cultivate a positive, connected team culture through clear communication and regular updates.

Team Development

• Build staffing plans that align team strengths with client needs and manage workload capacity.
• Oversee onboarding, training, and professional development for production staff.
• Mentor team members through real‑time feedback and proactive coaching.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in live event production or agency environments.
• Proven success leading large‑scale programs and cross‑functional teams.
• Strong financial acumen, including budget creation and oversight.
• Expertise in client leadership, problem‑solving, and operational management.
• Exceptional communication skills and a collaborative, detail‑oriented mindset.
• Technical Plus: Experience with executive presentation management, video production, and SharePoint/O365.
• Health Savings Account, including employer contribution
• Retirement Plan (401K) with company match
• Profit Share Bonus Plan
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Family Leave
• Short Term & Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness Resources, including discounted membership to Lifetime Fitness