Live Event Producer

The role

The Live Event Producer owns the creative vision and technical execution for seminars, conferences, webinars, and fundraisers. This role leads crews and manages production from planning through final strike.

What you will do

• Lead creative concept and production design for seminars, conferences, webinars, and fundraisers
• Run the show and troubleshoot live for complex, multi-day events
• Direct a team of AV technicians, freelancers, and vendors
• Work with Communications, Development, and Legal teams to turn goals into productions
• Act as technical contact for presenters, speakers, and stakeholders
• Research and pilot emerging production technologies
• Oversee AV equipment inventory, maintenance, and upgrade plans
• Create production schedules, run-of-show documents, technical specs, venue surveys, and logistics plans
• Build relationships with venues and vendors including scheduling, contracting, and coordination
• Manage production budgets, contingency planning, and post-event assets

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in media production, sound engineering, theater, communications, or other related field
• 5+ years of experience in live event production, broadcast, or AV technical direction
• Demonstrated experience developing creative concepts or production designs for events
• Knowledge of live event production principles including staging, audio engineering, video production, lighting design, and livestreaming platforms
• Ability to direct AV technicians, freelancers, and vendors
• Experience show-calling and managing run-of-show documents for complex, multi-day events
• Ability to manage multiple events and competing deadlines simultaneously
• Ability to troubleshoot technical problems quickly and calmly during live events
• Ability to obtain a valid passport for international travel

Nice to have

• AVIXA CTS (Certified Technology Specialist) or similar industry certifications
• Experience with video/film creation software and distribution platforms - Adobe Premiere, After Effects, SketchUp, On24, Zoom, Facebook Live, YouTube Live, Vimeo, ProPresenter, Dropbox, etc.
• Experience with video/film equipment - Blackmagic, Canon, Panasonic, Sony, BitFire, LED lighting, C-Stands, Drones, etc.

Benefits

• 100% covered medical and dental insurance
• Medical and dependent care reimbursement
• Paid disability
• Long-term care
• Life insurance
• 401(k) plan with a 4% company match
• Paid time off
• 12 paid holidays each year

Before you apply

• Review our Statement of Faith to ensure we’re a fit for you

About the company

Alliance Defending Freedom protects religious freedom, free speech, the sanctity of life, marriage and family, and parental rights.