Producer, Events and Experiences, (AJC)

The Producer, Events & Experiences will play a pivotal role in shaping our transformation and delivering on our mission to provide essential, engaging news and experiences for Atlanta, Georgia, and the South. In this role, you will collaborate with innovative colleagues to produce impactful, newsroom-driven content-ranging from conversations with legislators and panel discussions to social and co-sponsored events across virtual, in-person, and hybrid formats. Your expertise in managing software-driven event elements and overseeing all stages of production will directly influence how we connect with current and new subscribers, ensuring each event both informs and inspires.
Responsibilities include:

• Support event production by assisting with venue planning, attending site visits, and supporting the creation of production schedules with minimum direction
• Coordinate crew catering and convey details to manager
• Maintain clear communication throughout the event planning process
• Support the technical management of events by contributing to pre-production setup, overseeing live event operations, and assisting with post-production tasks, including content organization and delivery
• Completely manage email and SMS marketing campaigns for events using Splash and Iterable, ensuring timely and effective communication with attendees
• Coordinate event registration and ticket sales using Splash (a Cvent product), ensuring a seamless attendee experience from sign-up to onsite check-in
• Handle all elements of Experiences storage space including maintaining inventory, coordinating logistics of event equipment and organization.
• Assist with speaker scheduling by organizing key details and facilitating communications regarding their participation and event logistics
• Coordinate executive and VIP itineraries, including entry procedures and credentialing to ensure a smooth experience for high-profile guests
• Support Managing Producer with fiscal responsibilities: review and understand budgets, track & submit invoices and offer suggestions for cost optimization/reduction
• Assist in conducting post-event evaluations through data entry, analysis, and preparation of recap reports for stakeholders
• Fulfill sponsor's activation requirements with instruction and oversight by Executive Producer and Managing Producer; help ensure all obligations are met and sponsor expectations are exceeded during events
• Work alongside the subscription team to promote events, support reengagement campaigns, and contribute to delivering enhanced value to subscribers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop audience segments and promote events to targeted groups through AJC channels
• Demonstrate proactive problem-solving by anticipating event needs and addressing potential issues to ensure the smooth execution of all events

An ideal candidate will have:

• Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills, with a keen eye for copy editing
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining a strategic, big-picture focus
• Technical proficiency with computers, applications, and software relevant to event management
• Attention to detail, ensuring tasks are completed accurately and within established deadlines
• Exhibits professionalism, discretion, and courtesy when interacting with internal and external stakeholders
• Capable of performing effectively under pressure, both independently and as part of a team
• Strong sense for visual design and document formatting, particularly in creating engaging show assets
• Experience with Splash (an event marketing platform) is highly desirable
• Background in journalism, fact-based storytelling, documentaries, or experience working in a news organization is considered an asset

Essentials (must haves):

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline and 4 years' experience in a related field. The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as a master's degree and 2 years' experience; a Ph.D. and up to 1 year of experience; or 8 years' experience in a related field.
• At least 2 years of hands-on experience in events or related fields such as production.
• Experience managing live event logistics, including:

- Lighting setup and management
- Sound systems operation
- Crew coordination
- Stage management tasks
- Strong ability to quickly learn and adapt to new software platforms
and operational processes.
- Technical agility and flexibility
- Proven project management experience, demonstrating the ability to
plan, execute, and oversee multiple projects simultaneously while
maintaining attention to detail and meeting deadlines
Extras

• Experience with the CVENT event management suite; knowledge of Splash and Shoflo
• Proven ability to plan and execute email and SMS campaigns, using platforms such as Iterable and Twilio
• Skilled in streaming and virtual studio tools, including Splash Virtual Studios and Streamyard, for live and hybrid events
• Exceptional customer service skills and experience responding to client or customer write-ins, questions, concerns and requests
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Acrobat, Photoshop, Premier Pro) for documentation, design, and video editing
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

USD 72,200.00 - 108,200.00 per year
Compensation:
Compensation includes a base salary of $72,200.00 - $108,200.00. The base salary may vary within the anticipated base pay range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include an incentive program.
Benefits:
The Company offers eligible employees the flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consistent with their duties, the company's needs, and its obligations; seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year; and up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.
Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.