Executive Producer (Events)

Ansera; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Ansera seeks an Executive Producer (Events) to lead major experiential initiatives from concept to execution, coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional experiences for leading brands. This hybrid role oversees live, hybrid, and virtual productions with strong strategic and financial oversight.

You will manage multi-million-dollar programs, guide creative direction, and build trusted client partnerships, ensuring flawless on-site execution across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in corporate live event production.
• Senior producer or executive producer leadership of large teams.
• Portfolio of high-end corporate events, brand activations, immersive environments.

Responsibilities

• Drive the overarching vision and narrative for experiential projects.
• Own the lifecycle of live, hybrid, and virtual events from scoping to post-event.
• Lead cross-functional teams of creative directors, designers, producers, and logistics.
• Act as primary strategic partner to key clients and maintain relationships.
• Manage multi-million-dollar budgets with strict cost control.
• Source, vet, and negotiate with production vendors and AV partners.
• On-site show-day command and crisis management.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Budget management

Team leadership

Client relationship management

Show calling/production oversight

Vendor negotiations

Travel flexibility

Job description

At Ansera, we build remarkable live experiences, powerful attendee journeys, and unforgettable environments that connect brands with their audiences. We thrive at the intersection of creative storytelling, cutting-edge production technology, and flawless operational execution. We are looking for an Executive Producer (Events) who can lead major experiential initiatives from concept to applause, steering cross-functional teams to deliver extraordinary results.

Position Summary

As the Executive Producer, you will serve as the operational anchor for our high-profile events, brand activations, and large-scale productions. You are a master strategist, a visionary director, and a calm-under-pressure leader who knows how to translate a client's wildest ambitions into an airtight, breathtaking reality. You will oversee projects from initial pitch through execution, managing budgets, tier-one creative teams, technical directors, and external partners.

This is a hybrid position. Office locations: Cincinnati, OH, Columbus, OH, Gurnee, IL, and Canton, MA.

Key Responsibilities

• Creative & Strategic Leadership: Drive the overarching vision and narrative for experiential projects, ensuring every touchpoint aligns with Ansera's standard of excellence and the client’s strategic goals.
• End-to-End Production Management: Own the lifecycle of live, hybrid, and virtual events—from initial scoping, creative pitch development, and budgeting to show-calling and post-event debriefs.
• Team & Talent Direction: Lead and inspire cross-functional teams of creative directors, designers, technical producers, content creators, and logistics coordinators.
• Client Stewardship: Act as the primary strategic partner and trusted advisor to key clients, translating complex brand needs into clear creative directives and maintaining top-tier relationships.
• Financial & Resource Oversight: Manage complex project budgets ranging from mid-tier activations to multi-million-dollar flagship experiences, ensuring strict financial accountability, margin targets, and resource optimization.
• Vendor & Partner Management: Source, vet, and negotiate with top-tier production vendors, AV partners, fabricators, and talent agencies to ensure flawless execution on the ground.
• Show-Day Command: Serve as the ultimate authority on-site, managing live show flows, cue-to-cue execution, and unexpected crisis management with poise and agility.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience: 10+ years of experience in corporate live event production with main focus being General Session space, with at least 3+ years in a senior producer or executive producer role leading large teams.
• Portfolio: A robust portfolio demonstrating high-end corporate events, brand activations, immersive environments, or large-scale stage productions.
• Production Acumen: Working knowledge of theatrical/event staging, AV systems, lighting design, fabrication, and digital/hybrid integration. Show calling not a must have, but is a value add.
• Financial Fluency: Proven track record of managing large budgets (7-figure plus preferred) with rigorous attention to detail and cost control.
• Leadership Style: Exceptional communication, negotiation, and motivational skills. You know how to bring out the best in creative minds while keeping operations tightly organized
• Travel Flexibility: Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required for site visits and live event deployments.