Event Producer / Planner

*ANNOUNCEMENT* PRI Productions is seeking an energetic, customer-focused and highly-organized Event Producer/Planner to join our growing team.
Qualified candidates must possess and demonstrate the skills and maturity to be successful in a fast-paced, highly-collaborative environment; and must have a love for the dynamics, tempo and energy of the special event business as well as a strong ability to build solid, lasting relationships with clients and colleagues at all levels.
*ABOUT PRI PRODUCTIONS* As a leader in event production for more than 28 years, we have built a solid reputation as the region’s premiere event specialist through innovative design and management.
At the heart of that success is a commitment to excellence and our community that starts with our talented team of creative professionals.
Listening to clients, treating them as partners, and providing exceptional service at fair and reasonable prices is core to building the long-term relationships we desire to have with the individuals and organizations we have the pleasure of working with.
Through that approach, we guarantee incomparable event experiences for each of them, their clients and their guests.
Working at PRI, you will experience: * Exceptional creativity, enthusiasm, and passion * A dynamic work environment * A highly collaborative and professional team * Opportunities for growth and education *SUMMARY* A PRI Event Producer/Planner is responsible for creating, organizing, and supervising every element of clients’ events in a fast-paced environment.
This position reports directly to the Chief Creative Officer.
He or she will lead coordination of a high volume of events per year, of various size and scale, with an ability to anticipate needs, discern priorities, meet deadlines with little supervision and be willing to work evenings and weekends.
The success of an individual in this position is directly tied to client satisfaction and event profitability along with venue/partner satisfaction and retention.
The individual will work between two local offices in Jacksonville and Amelia Island.
*ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES* * Handles incoming calls from individuals, corporations and associations for meetings, conventions, parties, festivals, company events, etc.
including leads processed through Sales Team Manager.
* Develops long-term client relationships for continued business and personal portfolio within PRI.
* Oversees the execution of events for high profile clients or events that may be larger in scale and scope.
* Meets with a client to discuss goals and objectives then designs an event plan including room designs, production needs, staging, decorations, vendor and talent acquisition, etc.
* Prepares a job cost and client proposal after engaging all necessary teams, then pitches the concept to the client to obtain approval.
* Performs site inspection(s) with the client and any necessary members of the assigned crew as needed for scope of project.
* Serves as lead coordinator to all other internal teams necessary to creating, staging, executing and wrapping up the client’s event such as Media Services, Prop Design, Event Technology, etc.
* Supervises all necessary external personnel required to pull off an assigned event during planning, setup, execution, breakdown and wrap up.
* Assists with production and execution of scripts, run of show and related event timelines.
* Handles all issues that arise from clients, vendors, venues, sponsors, etc.
and ensures that everything promised to the client and venue is delivered.
* Manage event expenses in adherence to client budget including internal and external expenses and a final event profitability report.
*QUALIFICATIONS* To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities deemed necessary for this position.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.
* *Education/Experience:* Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university and 3-5 years of industry experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience in a related industry.
* *Computers:* Must possess basic computer skills and be very detail-oriented with exceptional organizational skills.
* *People:* Due to the highly collaborative nature of this work, strong interpersonal skills are required.
* *Language:* Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business reports, journals, technical procedures, and regulations with an ability to write reports and business correspondence.
Must be able to effectively present information and respond to questions from team members, clients, customers, and the general public using excellent communication skills.
* *Reasoning:* Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
* *Work Flow: *Superb attention to detail, organized work flow and ability to collaborate.
* *Certificates, Licensure and Registrations:* Must have documentation proving eligibility to work in the United States, reliable and insured transportation, as well as a valid driver’s license and driving record with three (3) points or less.
* *Interest:* General interest in design and industry trends and a knowledge of community.
*Additional Details:* Position of Event Producer/Planner is eligible for salary plus commission and company benefits.
Work Remotely * No Job Type: Full-time Salary: $40,000.
00 - $50,000.
00 per year Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Employee discount * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Parental leave * Retirement plan * Vision insurance Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Monday to Friday * Overtime * Weekend availability Supplemental pay types: * Commission pay Education: * High school or equivalent (Preferred) Experience: * Events management: 3 years (Preferred) * Customer service: 3 years (Preferred) Work Location: In person Job Type: Full-time Pay: $40,000.
00 - $50,000.
00 per year Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Employee discount * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Parental leave * Retirement plan * Vision insurance Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Monday to Friday * Weekends as needed Work Location: In person