TAIT partners with artists, brands, IP holders and place makers to bring culture-defining, never-before-seen experiences to life.
With a legacy of innovation spanning over 45 years, TAIT has grown from pioneering in rock ‘n’ roll concert staging to setting the global standard for extraordinary live events and experiences through cutting-edge technology, precision engineering, and creative design. TAIT’s 20 global offices have developed iconic productions and experiences in over 30 countries, all seven continents, and even outer space for renowned performers, theme parks, exhibits, and venues across the globe, including partnerships with Taylor Swift, Cirque Du Soleil, Royal Opera House, Nike, NASA, Bloomberg, Google, Beyoncé, and The Olympics
Position Purpose
A Senior Operations Producer at TAIT is integral to providing leadership to team members; optimising and streamlining internal workflows, systems, and procedures to enhance efficiency, productivity, and overall performance within the TAIT producing structure.
This role applies a keen eye and intuitive nature to each project’s individual development. They are highly organised, and adept at managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment, leading the planning, execution, and delivery of exceptional live events.
Essential Responsibilities/Accountabilities
- Lead communications between client, internal teams, and event partners to ensure projects are completed on time, in budget & with the client's vision.
- Facilitate the process from initial event inception through event execution and to final reconciliation.
- Oversee elements ranging from timelines, programming, staffing, guest experience, design & creative, etc.
- Effectively communicate a client's vision & collaborate internally to develop creative concepts & implement clear plans of action to meet brand objectives.
- Create and manage budgets ranging from full scale development to pre-defined work to allowances.
- Build timelines, offering suggestions for efficiencies & feasibility.
- Oversee the development of, or directly create, show documents, communication strategy, ground plans & layouts, creative concepts, staffing, onsite security & logistics, transportation, catering, etc.
- Work with staffing team to source, network, vet and hire freelance staff for projects
- Serve as the Supervisor to permalancers & designated full time team members, ensuring a sense of belonging and adding value to glue.
- Identify opportunities for automation, digitization, and system integration to streamline internal operations and enhance productivity.
- Collaborate with IT and technology teams to evaluate, select, and implement software solutions and tools to support event production and management.
- Conduct regular performance reviews and assessments to measure the effectiveness and efficiency of internal operational processes and identify areas for improvement.
- Perform assigned duties according to the policies and expectations prescribed by the company.
Management Responsibility
- Manage team meeting, communications with full time staff, and consistency of projects and process
- Freelance Project staff Supervision and onboarding of freelancers engaged for projects basis, including but not limited to Producers, Production Managers, Production Coordinators, and Production Assistants
Competencies
- Strong leadership and project management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams to achieve excellence in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in budgeting, financial analysis, and contract negotiation, with a keen eye for detail, accuracy, and experience in maintaining profit margins
- Ability to juggle many concurrently ongoing conversations & projects
- Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and trust with clients and stakeholders at all levels.
- Extensive knowledge of technical production elements, including audio, lighting, video, rigging, and special effects.
- Working knowledge of print process & materials, scenic construction & materials, video production, lighting, theatrical design, and live event production & traffic flow.
- Flexibility to work irregular hours / non-traditional hours including evenings and weekends, and travel as required by event schedules.
- Comfortable with domestic travel. International travel possible. (site visits & onsite time- depending on project assignments.)
- A passion for creativity, innovation, and delivering unparalleled experiences that captivate and inspire audiences.
Minimum Qualifications
- Experience in event production, preferably in live entertainment, corporate events, or experiential marketing.
- Fully proficient in Microsoft Office and Keynote
- Proficiency in communications and project management tools and software, such as Slack, Google Suite, Box and AirTable.
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TAIT is an equal opportunity employer fully committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran or any other protected characteristic as outlined by international, national, state, or local laws.
