Freelance Senior & Executive Producer (Events)

Ansera; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Ansera is seeking freelance Senior & Executive Producers to lead major experiential initiatives from concept to delivery across live, hybrid, and virtual events. You will steer cross-functional teams, translate client ambitions into compelling realities, and manage complex budgets.

You will own projects from pitch through post-event debriefs, ensuring on-site excellence, vendor coordination, and risk mitigation.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in corporate live event production with leadership of large teams.
• Portfolio of high-end corporate events, brand activations, or large-scale productions.
• Deep knowledge of staging, AV, lighting, and hybrid event integration.

Responsibilities

• Drive the overarching vision for experiential projects and ensure alignment with client goals.
• Oversee end-to-end production from scoping and budgeting to show-calling and post-event debriefs.
• Lead cross-functional teams of creative directors, designers, and logistics coordinators.
• Act as the primary strategic partner to key clients, translating brand needs into creative directives.
• Manage complex project budgets with strict financial accountability and resource optimization.
• Source and negotiate with production vendors and partners to ensure flawless execution on-site.

Skills

Event production

Budget management

Team leadership

Client management

Staging & AV knowledge

Show calling

Job description

Freelance Senior & Executive Producer (Events)

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 freelance Senior & Executive Producers (Events) who can lead major experiential initiatives from concept to applause, steering cross-functional teams to deliver extraordinary results.

Position Summary

In the Senior or Executive Producer role, you will serve as the creative and 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.

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: 7+ years of experience in corporate live event production with main focus being the 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.