Director of Production — Live Events Leader (Onsite MA)

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

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.