Live Event Producer

• Manage end-to-end production lifecycle of live events, from creative concepts to post-event analysis
• Develop scalable production playbooks, standards, and models
• Partner with stakeholders and technical experts to design creative stage design, and production strategies
• Oversee all technical production elements — staging, lighting, sound and streaming
• Collaborate with Communications, and academic departments to align messaging, scheduling, and objectives
• Collaborate with creative teams to produce motion graphics, videos and other show assets
• Manage backstage operations on live events
• Serve as liaison between WGU clients and production teams to coordinate content, scheduling, and logistics
• Develop and manage production schedules, run-of-show documents, and timelines
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders
• Coordinate entertainment bookings

• Bachelor’s degree in hospitality management, communications, media production, film, or a related field
• equivalent professional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
• 5+ years of hands‑on experience producing live events, including end‑to‑end ownership from planning through on‑site execution and post‑event evaluation
• Demonstrated experience developing, managing, and executing detailed run‑of‑show documents, production schedules, and timelines
• Proven experience serving as the on‑site production lead, including backstage management, show calling, and real‑time decision‑making during live events
• Experience producing large‑scale, complex live or hybrid events for large organizations, agencies, or production houses
• experience in higher education or corporate environments preferred
• Strong project management capabilities
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with executive leadership and cross‑functional stakeholders
• Working knowledge of live event production workflows, tools, and technologies, including event and production management software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, run‑of‑show or similar tools)
• Ability to remain composed under pressure, adapt quickly during live execution, and apply sound judgment in high‑stakes, time‑sensitive environments
• Ability to travel up to 30% and work across multiple time zones as required by event schedules
• Portfolio or Work Samples of live events they have produced

Experience in higher education or corporate environments preferred

• Comprehensive healthcare: medical, dental, vision, telehealth, and mental health support
• HSA and FSA options
• Life and disability insurance, with optional accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity coverage
• Legal assistance and identity protection
• Retirement savings plan
• Wellbeing programs
• Discounted WGU tuition for you and your family
• Flexible PTO and Sick time — no accrual required
• 11 paid holidays
• Additional paid leaves, including up to 12 weeks of parental leave