Executive Producer, Events

Cox Communications; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 182,000; Full time

Job summary

Cox Communications is seeking an experienced Senior Manager for Events & Campaign Marketing in Atlanta. This role involves strategic planning, creative development, and leadership in event production, requiring a dynamic leader passionate about storytelling and skilled in coordinating large-scale events.

Benefits

Flexible vacation policy

Paid wellness hours

Health care insurance

401(k) retirement planning

Qualifications

• 8 years’ experience in a related field, or equivalent qualifications.
• 3+ years in management or leadership role preferred.
• Proven track record of managing multi-channel events.

Responsibilities

• Lead event production strategies and oversee the end-to-end production process.
• Manage vendor relationships and contract negotiations.
• Inspire and mentor a team of producers and coordinators.

Skills

Excellent communication

Leadership

Project management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline

Master's degree (if applicable)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Monday

Slack

Job description

Company

Cox Enterprises

Job Family Group

Marketing

Job Profile

Sr Manager, Events & Campaign Marketing

Management Level

Sr Manager - People Leader

Flexible Work Option

Hybrid - Ability to work remotely part of the week

Travel %

Yes, 5% of the time

Work Shift

Day

Compensation

Compensation includes a base salary of $108,800.00 - $181,400.00. The base salary may vary within the anticipated base pay range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include an incentive program.

Job Description

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (AJC) is one of the most storied brands in journalism, with a legacy that stretches over a century. Our mission is to be the most essential and engaging source of news for the people of Atlanta, Georgia, and the South, and our vision is to transform this great institution into a modern media company.

That’s where you come in.

AJC Experiences is seeking a visionary and seasoned Executive Producer to lead an event production team in strategic planning, creative development, and flawless execution of immersive brand experiences. This role is ideal for a dynamic leader with a passion for storytelling, a proven track record in large-scale event production, and the ability to inspire cross-functional teams to deliver unforgettable moments.

The Executive Producer will oversee and execute the full lifecycle of event production—from ideation through on-site execution—while managing a production team, budgets, vendor relationships, and internal collaboration. Reporting to the Director of AJC Experiences, this role will provide strategic leadership to the Production team and serves as the key production point of contact during live events.

Please note, this role is based in Atlanta, GA.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Planning & Creative Development

• Lead the development of event production strategies that align with brand goals and drive measurable KPIs.
• Collaborate across teams to craft compelling, immersive event narratives.
• Define event themes, formats, and creative vision in partnership with Event Managers, Marketing, Sales and Creative teams.
• Advise leadership on challenges, efficiencies and strategic recommendations related to event production.
• Monitor event performance, analyze ROI, and present insights and recommendations to leadership.

2. Production & Project Management

• Oversee end-to-end production: budgets, timelines, staffing, and logistics.
• Manage production vendor sourcing, contract negotiations, and deliverables to ensure seamless execution.
• Identify and resolve production bottlenecks and workflow inefficiencies.
• Deliver high quality events on time and within budget.

3. Creative Oversight

• Lead creative production and development for staging, A/V, signage, multimedia, and branded content.
• Ensure all assets are engaging, on-brand, and strategically aligned in collaboration with Event Managers.

4. Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of producers, coordinators, and freelancers, ensuring clarity of roles, performance expectations and professional development.
• Model and foster a collaborative, accountable, high-performance culture.

5. Stakeholder & Client Management

• Serve as the primary production point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.
• Translate stakeholder needs into action; provide updates and strategic insights related to production.
• Provide regular production updates, post-event reports, and strategic insights to leadership.

6. On-Site Execution

• Produce on-site execution of all production elements, ensuring alignment with overall vision and in close collaboration with internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate closely with Event Managers and Specialists to stay aligned on overall event strategy and vision with focus on production needs, talent management, run of show, technical needs, A/V and show direction.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline and 8 years’ experience in a related field. The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as a master's degree and 6 years’ experience; a Ph.D. and 3 years’ experience in a related field; or 12 years’ experience in a related field
• 3+ years’ experience in management or leadership role; 5 preferred.
• Requires proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Monday, Shoflo, Splash/Cvent, Slack, Teams, or related platforms.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ability to present and influence across all levels of the organization, strong collaborator, skilled problem solver and ability to effectively manage and execute multiple competing projects with excellence simultaneously.
• Proven track record of managing the delivery of complex, multi-channel live events (e.g., conferences, award programs, brand activations, festivals, product launches, upfronts, panels).

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in related discipline strongly desired (Event Management or Hospitality Management, Business Administration, Management, Communications, Film, TV or Media Production, Marketing, Advertising, etc.)
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or strong project management skills.

Leadership & Management

• Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire cross-functional teams, including internal staff, freelancers, and external vendors.
• Experience managing and mentoring diverse teams in fast-paced, high-stakes environments.
• Strong decision-making skills under pressure and in fast-paced environments.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
• Strong business acumen and strategic thinking, with a deep understanding of brand experience and audience engagement.
• Demonstrate calm, decisive leadership under pressure, with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues in real time.

Strategic & Creative Skills

• Expertise in developing and supporting event strategies that support organizational goals.
• Strong creative vision with the ability to translate brand narratives into immersive experiences.
• Experience collaborating with creative, marketing, sales and executive teams to shape event elements.

Technical & Operational Skills

• Deep knowledge of event production logistics, including A/V, staging, lighting, video, graphics, scripts and run-of-show planning.
• Skilled in budget management, vendor negotiation, and contract oversight.

Communication & Interpersonal Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present to and influence senior stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with clients, sponsors, and partners.
• Comfortable serving as the face of production during high-stakes events.

Other Key Attributes

• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and solutions-focused.
• Passion for innovation and staying ahead of experiential trends.

Benefits

The Company offers eligible employees the flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consistent with their duties, the company’s needs, and its obligations; seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year; and up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.

About Us

As our primary divisions Cox Automotive and Cox Communications drive new waves of innovation, Cox Enterprises is entering spaces like cleantech, healthcare, esports and more. We're a family business guided by a legacy of bold innovation that’s driven by those who want to make their mark. Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page. Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer – All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual’s age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. Cox provides reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with disability, unless such accommodations would cause an undue hardship. Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.