Project Director

The Film Market; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Redrock Entertainment in Burbank is seeking a Project Director to lead multiple live event projects, from planning to wrap, as a production lead and client-facing partner. The role ensures on-time, on-budget delivery and requires strong collaboration across teams and vendors.

The ideal candidate has 7–10+ years in live event production, excellent communication, and a proven ability to manage budgets while guiding teams in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 7 to 10+ years of experience in live event production, including premieres, brand activations, experiential events, or similar.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong client-facing and communication skills.
• Proven ability to build and scope budgets.
• Experience leading teams and managing vendors.
• Strong understanding of technical production including staging, lighting, audio, and video.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and solutions-oriented.
• Ability to perform in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.
• Willingness to travel and work flexible hours as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of multiple live event projects from planning through wrap.
• Serve as production lead and client-facing partner for the Redrock Live division.
• Drive operational excellence across all project phases, delivering on time and within budget.

Skills

Live event production

Client-facing

Budget management

Team leadership

Vendor management

Technical production

Organizational skills

Detail orientation

Travel readiness

Job description

Redrock Entertainment is looking for a full-time Project Director based out of our headquarters in downtown Burbank, California. Reporting to our Executive Vice President, the Project Director will lead the execution of multiple live event projects within the Redrock Live division, serving as both a production lead and a key client-facing partner. This role is responsible for driving operational excellence across all phases of a project, from initial planning through execution and wrap, ensuring work is delivered seamlessly, on time, and within budget. The ideal candidate is highly collaborative, comfortable working across teams, clients, and partners, and equally confident leading on-site as they are representing Redrock externally.

Project Director

Role Type: Full-time

Requirements:

• 7 to 10+ years of experience in live event production, including premieres, brand activations, experiential events, or similar
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong client-facing and communication skills
• Proven ability to build and scope budgets
• Experience leading teams and managing vendors
• Strong understanding of technical production including staging, lighting, audio, and video
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and solutions-oriented
• Ability to perform in fast-paced, high-pressure environments
• Willingness to travel and work flexible hours as needed

Compensation: $108,000 - $135,000 /year USD