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Production Director

United States, San Francisco 100000.00 - 150000.00 USD / Year · Job Posted December 11, 2025
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Our Production Directors are responsible for all elements of production for each assigned project/program from start to finish and for executing the approved production-specific Scope of Work in support of client goals and objectives. General responsibilities include management and direction of all production related personnel including, but not limited to, internal producers, external producers, third-party vendors/suppliers, and will often involve leading and/or overseeing multiple projects simultaneously at various stages of activation. This person will play a critical and prominent role in the development of each program, which will include, strategic thinking, concept development, feasibility work, development of the overall project plan, comprehensive pre-production work, budget development, management and tracking P/L, and the overall quality of the project/program.

Job Responsibility

  • Direct, manage, mentor, and motivate junior production staff
  • Assist new business development team in determining feasibility of projects/events and developing production deliverables for new business proposals (RFPs)
  • Serve as primary Production team contact throughout a project/program with both internal and external teams, including client teams
  • Collaborate with OBE Leadership and senior level production team, Account, Creative, Strategy, Technology, and others
  • Direct and oversee all production related communications, documentation, and required deliverables
  • Ensure staff executes at the highest level of industry standards and in accordance with company policies and SOPs
  • Establish and maintain best practices
  • Create and manage and meticulously track detailed event timeline(s)
  • Produce detailed project-wide, operational, and logistical plans and procedures
  • Keep OBE Leadership and senior level production staff briefed on revisions to SOW’s and budgets
  • Source, secure, recruit, hire and manage both project specific as well as FT production staff
  • Source and secure new vendors
  • Reconcile all production budgets and prepare post event analysis of production
  • Live, Virtual and hybrid style production direction including remote and in-person video production management, post-production supervision, digital asset management and tracking, QA/QC support, licensing and compliance, talent relations and management, integration of content into projects

Requirements

  • BA/BS in marketing, business administration, communications, or related field
  • 8 – 10 years of direct experience in producing/managing large experiential programs and events
  • At least 5 years in an experiential agency environment
  • Large event, big budget activations experience
  • Very strong client/customer service experience
  • Additional experience in at least 2 specialized areas: audio/video/lighting, mobile marketing tours, set fabrication, live event activations, corporate meetings
  • Experience with Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Smartsheet, Google apps, Trello and/or other project management tools
  • VERY Strong network of production personnel and service providers
  • Exceptional and proven organizational, planning, managerial and client interfacing skills
  • Superior management, leadership, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Excellent ability to manage internal and external crews and staff
  • Ability to multi-task, manage priorities and commitments, and meet deadlines
  • Must be able to work in a VERY collaborative manner
  • Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office (including PowerPoint and Access)
  • Ability to manage projects/events within budget
  • Excellent judgment and decision-making skills
  • Ability to work independently as well as with expansive internal/external teams
  • Extremely strong working knowledge of and experience with location permitting and insurance processes
  • Strong Vendor relationships and experience with competitive bidding
  • Strong work ethic and ability to thrive in a VERY fast-paced, dynamic, flexible work environment
  • Must be flexible, and comfortable, in working non-traditional hours as needed (some nights and weekends)
  • Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time
  • Ability and willingness to work in-office, onsite and remote as required

Nice to have

  • Enjoys working in a fast-paced, challenging, and fun environment
  • Strong work ethic, integrity, and very positive attitude

What we offer

  • medical/dental/vision insurance
  • employer paid basic life and personal accident insurance
  • Annual Profit Sharing/Bonus Plan
  • 401(k)
  • Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
  • Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
  • PTO
  • STD/LTD insurance benefits
  • recovery days
  • happy hours
  • friendly but competitive fitness challenges
  • company offsites

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