Events Producer (Freelance)

Focus: Sponsored & Community Events

Hue is seeking an experienced, hands-on, detail-driven Freelance Events Producer to independently plan and execute sponsored and community events from start to finish. This role owns the full lifecycle of each event — from concept and logistics through on-site execution and post-event wrap-up — without outsourcing to an external agency.

This is an execution-heavy role for a senior producer who thrives on ownership, managing complex logistics, and delivering high-quality brand experiences on time and on budget. This role is not suited for junior coordinators or agency-side account roles.

Responsibilities

End-to-End Event Production

• Plan, produce, and execute a range of events including intimate dinners, cocktail mixers, and larger programs such as luncheons or award-style events.
• You are comfortable being accountable for every operational detail, not just the vision.
• Own all logistics: timelines, run of show, budgets, vendor coordination, staffing, rentals, and on-site execution.
• Manage venue sourcing, walkthroughs, contracts, and load-in/load-out.

Sponsored Event Execution

• Translate sponsor objectives into seamless event execution (signage, programming moments, integrations, and deliverables).
• Come to the table with creativity — offering event element and activation ideation that is fresh, modern and unique — helping Hue events stand out from the competition
• Ensure sponsor requirements are met clearly and professionally, without compromising guest experience.
• Coordinate with org leadership to ensure alignment on scope, expectations, and timelines.

Vendor & Partner Management

• Source, negotiate, and manage vendors including catering, rentals, AV, florals, photographers, and event staff.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all vendors and on-site personnel.
• Track budgets and invoices to ensure financial accuracy and efficiency.

Guest & Experience Management

• Support guest experience logistics such as check-in flow, seating plans, gifting, and day-of hospitality.
• Anticipate and solve problems quickly and calmly during live events.
• Ensure events feel polished, intentional, and aligned with the Hue brand.

Post-Event Wrap-Up

• Oversee event breakdown and vendor wrap-up.
• Collect feedback, recap outcomes, and support post-event reporting as needed.

Qualifications

• 4–7 years of hands-on event production experience (agency, brand, or independent).
• Proven ability to independently manage events from concept through execution.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Comfortable managing multiple vendors and budgets simultaneously.
• Calm, professional, and solutions-oriented under pressure.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Available to work nights and weekends as required for events.

Engagement Details

• Type: Freelance / Contract
• Rate: $50–$90 per hour, depending on experience and scope
• Location: New York, with potential to travel to other locations for key events
• Timeline: Project-based, ongoing as events are scheduled

This role is ideal for a producer who wants true ownership, autonomy, and accountability — someone who can take a brief and deliver a complete, well-executed event without relying on an outside agency.

If this sounds like you, APPLY DIRECTLY.