Events Producer

Smooth Media; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range: $110,000-$140,000

Annual performance bonus

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Unlimited PTO (mandatory 10 days peryr

Growth opportunities at startup

Job summary

Smooth Media in New York is seeking an experienced Events Producer to build and execute creator-driven events end-to-end. You will take high-potential concepts and turn them into polished, repeatable experiences, owning the full ecosystem of production, partners, vendors, and logistics.

This role rewards big ideas paired with meticulous execution, with the NYC team in-office Mon-Thurs. Expect collaboration with creators and brand partners, end-to-end event management, and growth opportunities at

Qualifications

• 5 years producing events ideally at a media company, conference business, or summit/tentpole programming; ideally somewhere with multi-stakeholder sponsor obligations and a culture of operational rigor.
• A strong track record producing professional, creative, or community-driven events.
• You’re great with people—you can work directly with creators, talent teams, vendors, and brand partners and keep everyone aligned without breaking a sweat.
• You’re organized and get things done—tight timelines, accounted-for details, and moving pieces under control.
• You bring real creative instincts—you understand what makes event programming stand out and how to make it happen.
• You know how to manage partners—vendors, freelancers, production crews; you can delegate, review work, give clear direction, and keep standards high.
• Based in NYC or open to being in NYC (our team is in-office Mon-Thurs).

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end production, taking events from concept to onsite execution
• Collaborate with creators to develop formats and turn their ideas into polished, repeatable event IP
• Lead programming, run-of-show, venue selection, guest experience, and overall production quality
• Manage external partners, vendors, freelancers, and production teams to deliver high-caliber events
• Partner with Brand Partnerships on sponsorships, integrations, and creator-led activations

Skills

Event production

Project management

Vendor management

Sponsor partnerships

People skills

Job description

About Smooth

Smooth Media is the talent management company for knowledge creators — the people teaching, explaining, and breaking down the world through smart, insightful content. We serve as a true strategic partner to our creators — an extension of their team that helps them run, grow, and professionalize their business.

About the Role

Reports to: COO

A big part of how we help creators grow is bringing their ideas and communities into the real world. Knowledge creators connect smart, curious people every day online; IRL events take that connection deeper and are some of the most powerful experiences our creators offer their audiences.

As Events Producer, you'll build and execute creator-driven events end-to-end. You'll take high-potential concepts and turn them into polished, repeatable, memorable experiences, owning the full ecosystem of production, partners, vendors, and logistics. This role is for someone who loves dreaming big and operating with precision in equal measure.

What You’ll Do

• Own end-to-end production, taking events from concept to onsite execution
• Collaborate with creators to develop formats and turn their ideas into polished, repeatable event IP
• Lead programming, run-of-show, venue selection, guest experience, and overall production quality
• Manage external partners, vendors, freelancers, and production teams to deliver high-caliber events
• Partner with Brand Partnerships on sponsorships, integrations, and creator-led activations

What We’re Looking For

• 5 years producing events ideally at a media company, conference business, or summit/tentpole programming; ideally somewhere with multi-stakeholder sponsor obligations and a culture of operational rigor
• A strong track record producing professional, creative, or community-driven events
• You’re great with people you can work directly with creators, talent teams, vendors, and brand partners and keep everyone aligned without breaking a sweat
• You’re organized and get things done tight timelines, accounted-for details, and moving pieces under control is just how your brain works
• You bring real creative instincts you understand what makes event programming stand out and how to make it happen (you won't do this alone, but the instinct matters)
• You know how to manage partners vendors, freelancers, production crews; you can delegate, review work, give clear direction, and keep standards high
• Based in NYC or open to being in NYC (our team is in-office Mon-Thurs)

What We Can Offer

• Salary range: $110,000-$140,000
• Annual performance bonus
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Unlimited PTO (mandatory 10 days per year minimum)
• Strong opportunity for growth at a profitable, bootstrapped startup

Smooth Media is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.