Event Producer

ABOUT DECIBEL EVENTS

Decibel Events (dB) is a full-service event production and management company based in Washington, DC. We create stunning live events for federal agencies, associations, and corporations throughout the US and abroad, from broadcast-quality general sessions and multi-day conferences to trade shows and city-wide festivals.

Our clients include the Library of Congress, the U.S. Small Business Administration, the Department of War, Trane Technologies, and T. Rowe Price, and some have been with us for more than 15 years. We are experts at what we do. We work side by side with our clients to make every event seamless, and the work we put into preproduction is what our clients see onsite. We are a team of six, so everyone here has a hand in the work and a direct relationship with the client.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We're looking for a full-time Event Producer to join our events team, reporting to Eric Bibbs, Senior Event Producer. You will own each event from the first planning call to the final cue. You'll lead discovery calls with the client, write the proposals, build the paperwork, hire the crew, and lead the team onsite. When the show needs a caller, you'll call it. When we're chasing new work, you'll help us win it. You'll also support productions in our Washington, DC studio, helping dB expand its podcast, video, and content production capabilities.

This is L3 on the dB career path, where management starts. You've already been the person in charge of the budget, the vendors, and the show, and you're ready to lead the people on your events. If you're still building toward that, take a look at our Event Production Associate role.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Plan

Meet with clients to understand their goals, audience, budget, and what success looks likeDevelop event concepts and production approaches with the client and the dB teamBuild and manage production schedules and lead regular client calls from kickoff through load-outBudget and Document

Build and manage event budgets, and write proposals, scopes of work, and pricingCreate show paperwork: run of show, cue sheets, crew schedules, and labor callsCreate or revise ground plans, stage plots, and room layouts in Vectorworks or CADProduce

Source, review, and contract vendors, venues, and freelance crew, including at federal facilitiesLead the production team through load-in, rehearsals, show, and strikeCall the show when needed, and back up our show callers on large general sessionsSupport the operation of dB Studios, including podcast, video, virtual, and hybrid productions, and assist with studio setup, recording, switching, audio, lighting, and client sessions as neededGrow

Lead and mentor the production assistants and associates on your events, and manage direct reports as the team growsLead the after-action review on your eventsSupport new business through proposals, site visits, pitches, and RFP responsesWHAT YOU BRING

Requirements

5+ years as the lead producer or project manager on live events, with deep experience in corporate, government, and association events in and around DCPersonally owned event budgets of $250,000 or more, from first estimate through final reconciliationSourced, reviewed bids from, and contracted 10 or more vendors per event, including AV, staging, venues, catering, transportation, and laborProduced general sessions or conferences of 500+ attendees with full audio, video, lighting, and stagingManaged 3 or more events at the same timeWritten proposals, scopes of work, and pricing that clients signedLed onsite crews and labor calls of 15 or more peopleStrong knowledge of DC venues, federal facilities, vendors, and laborExcellent communication with clients, senior executives, government stakeholders, staff, and crewA flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidaysA valid passportThe X factor

Ever wonder what could set you apart as a candidate? That X factor. These fit the bill, and there could be others. Let your experience shine here and tell us more.

Showcalling: you've called shows and can jump in and take the headsetVectorworks or CAD experience A book of business or clients that want to move with youExperience with federal clients or events in secure facilitiesExperience operating a podcast, broadcast, livestream, or video production studio, including multi-camera production, audio mixing, lighting, video switching, and virtual meeting platformsCMP certification

Decibel Events is dedicated to the Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) program. A current CMP is preferred. If you don't have one, Decibel Events pays for the program, and you must earn your CMP within one calendar year of your start date. The experience required for this role should qualify you for the CMP program immediately.

LOCATION AND TRAVEL

Our office and planning work happens in Washington, DC, and we're lucky to have a few local shows. The rest are national and international, so a passport is a must. You must live in the DC metro area or be willing to relocate. This role requires long periods on your feet, climbing stairs and ladders, and lifting up to 50 lbs. This is a full-time position. Freelancers need not apply.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

$78,000 to $110,000, depending on experience, plus dB commission.

Where you land in the range depends on how far your experience goes past the requirements above and how many X factor items you bring.

CMP program paid by Decibel EventsEligible for the dB commission plan, on top of base payMedical, dental, and vision stipendMatching 401(k)Flexible time off and paid holidaysUp to 2 remote days per weekDaily breakfast and craft coffeeHOW TO APPLY

Send the following to [email protected] with "Event Producer" in the subject line for consideration:

1. A 60-second to 2-minute video cover letter (required). Tell us who you are, a show you're proud of, and why you want to work at dB. Send a link, not an attachment.

2. Answers to the four questions below (required), in the video

3. Resume

4. Example show paperwork (run of show, cue sheet, budget, or ground plan), with confidential details removed

5. Sizzle reel or portfolio, with a note on your role in each event

6. Three professional references

7. Salary requirements

Answer these in your video

What is the largest event budget you personally managed, and what was the event?How many vendors did you contract for that event, and what did each one provide?What is the largest audience you've produced a general session or conference for?How many shows have you called, and what was the biggest?Applications without a video cover letter and answers to these questions will not be considered.

Decibel Events is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Pay: $78,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)401(k) matchingHealth insurancePaid time offParental leaveWork Location: In person