Senior Event Producer

Description and Requirements
Top candidate will be in the tri-state area; NY/NJ/CT and able to travel domestically and internationally.
The Team You Will Join
As a key contributor to the Global Brand and Marketing team, the Global Event Operations team drives business success through the flawless execution of the highest-profile corporate meetings and events.
The Opportunity
The Senior Event Producer is responsible for collaborating with a diverse set of stakeholders from across the Enterprise to create experiences that bring MetLife's brand and purpose to life while achieving desired business outcomes. This is an exciting opportunity to combine strong technical expertise with creativity and a strategic mindset to manage the live, stage presentations at in-person events as well as leverage technology to deliver complex hybrid or virtual experiences.
Success in this role requires a strong technical/production acumen coupled with exceptional project management skills. The role of Senior Event Producer demands a keen eye for detail, the ability to troubleshoot under pressure, and a collaborative approach to deliver seamless event experiences. You'll collaborate with all lines of businesses in an environment where every contribution is respected, and every perspective is heard.
How You'll Help Us Build a Confident Future (Key Responsibilities)
Lead end-to-end technical production of in-person, live, and hybrid events, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives, brand standards, and business goals.
Create comprehensive production plans by collaborating closely with stakeholders and suppliers.
Oversee technical aspects of event production, including audio, visual, lighting, and staging, to create immersive experiences. Create diagrams, show flows, edit presentations, and call the show on-site.
Manage relationships with external vendors, negotiate contracts, and ensure optimal service delivery.
Develop event budgets, timelines, resources, efficiently - and in partnership with the planning team - while maintaining the highest quality standards.
Coordinate sharing of best practices with colleagues and cross functional teams.
Additional Responsibilities:
Conduct pre-event site inspections and technical and presenter rehearsals.
Develop and implement technical production workflows.
Troubleshoot technical issues and provide timely solutions.
Manage post-event reporting and analysis to identify areas for improvement .
What You Need to Succeed (Required Qualifications)

• Knowledge of meeting & incentive industries and supporting technologies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Expert knowledge with Microsoft PowerPoint
• Understanding of AutoCAD, or similar room layout software, Photoshop, Illustrator, Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects or audio editing.

What Can Give You an Edge (Additional Skills)

• Five + years of experience in a live event production role.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong ability to maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Display decisive and successful problem-solving skills.
• Achieve results through teamwork and collaboration.
• Produce results in a fast paced, high pressure, deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to think strategically, understand business needs and apply creative problem-solving skills.
• Effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously
• High degree of diplomacy
• Requires extensive travel (25% on average), possible several day travel necessary for event prep and production and non-traditional hours

The salary range for applicants for this position is 103,100 - 130,000.
Benefits We Offer
Our U.S. benefits address holistic well-being with programs for physical and mental health, financial wellness, and support for families. We offer a comprehensive health plan that includes medical/prescription drug and vision, dental insurance, and no-cost short- and long-term disability. We also provide company-paid life insurance and legal services, a retirement pension funded entirely by MetLife and 401(k) with employer matching, group discounts on voluntary insurance products including auto and home, pet, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance, as well as Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and digital mental health programs, parental leave, volunteer time off, tuition assistance and much more!
About MetLife
Recognized on Fortune magazine's list of the 2024 "World's Most Admired Companies" as well as the 2024 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For ®, MetLife , through its subsidiaries and affiliates, is one of the world's leading financial services companies; providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to individual and institutional customers. With operations in more than 40 markets, we hold leading positions in the United States, Latin America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.
Our purpose is simple - to help our colleagues, customers, communities, and the world at large create a more confident future. United by purpose and guided by empathy, we're inspired to transform the next century in financial services. At MetLife, it's #AllTogetherPossible . Join us!
Equal Employment Opportunity/Disability/Veterans
If you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at [email protected]. This information will be held in confidence and used only to determine an appropriate accommodation for the application process.
MetLife maintains a drug-free workplace.
103,100 - 130,000