Senior Producer, Focus

Job Description

IMG is an international leader in talent discovery and model management, widely recognized for high-profile, diverse client roster . The fashion portfolio also include s some of the world's lead ing fashion events; image-maker and art ist management companies Art + Commerce and The Wall Group and event production company Focus .

Position Title: Senior Producer, FOCUS

Member of: IMG Fashion Events, FOCUS, New York

Purpose of the position:

Responsible for providing all production services for IMG FOCUS events and shows within USA and globally.

General Responsibilities (including):
• Responsible for development, conception, production and client management for existing and new fashion events and -shows being produced by FOCUS, IMG Fashion's creative and production services company. The Events and clients will be based in the USA and globally.
• Responsible for production of IMG owned fashion events (e.g. MADE), which are being produced in-house and/or for external clients
• Working with the SVP global team to identify new clients and business opportunities
• Input on strategic business development for FOCUS in New York and globally
• Lead day-to-day operative production management for all FOCUS clients (reporting to SVP)
• Including site visits, conception of event layouts, floorplans, vendor selection, vendor management, and vendor negotiations
• Compiling event concept decks for FOCUS clients
• Participating client RFPs for FOCUS, including pitch decks
• Budgeting FOCUS produced events and oversee full production process from conception to budget reconciliation
• Working as day-to-day client contact with all existing and future FOCUS clients, servicing their needs and growing the business with existing clients
• Maintaining and manage all internal & external communications with all FOCUS clients and events
• Management and selection of all production suppliers required for FOCUS event productions and all clients
• Management of freelance production staff to deliver events and shows produced by FOCUS
• Implementation and management of global timeline and schedule as they relate to the delivery of all FOCUS produced events and shows, including but not limited to venues, vendors, and freelance staff
• Manage and track global financial FOCUS pipeline with Finance department
• Manage and maintain global FOCUS project and client timelines, manage workload and processes between employees, freelancers and vendors
• Maintain effective business relationships with key clients, vendors, freelance staff and venues
• Ensure best practice for all events and shows, including to ensure that freelancers and vendors are working according the health and safety regulations in each market and aligning with IMG policies
• Manage and attend all individual meetings with clients, vendors, venues and other stakeholders connected to each FOCUS produced event and show
• Manage all FOCUS client budgets from draft to reconciliation, including vendor invoice management, client billing and budget reconciliation with finance department
• Continuous research about trends, best practices, methods, and design as it relates to the FOCUS core business, and generally to global fashion show and event production
• Continuous venue research in New York City and globally where FOCUS clients are based
• Maintain and extend the existing network of global freelancers working for FOCUS in the areas of set design, light design, creative direction, visual artists and others
• Manage FOCUS archive with footage (videos, pictures) from all FOCUS produced events and shows
• Manage FOCUS website
• Ensure that FOCUS social media accounts are always up to date
• Global travels to other IMG owned and produced events, and/or FOCUS client events as required

Endeavor is a global sports and entertainment company, home to the world's most dynamic and engaging storytellers, brands, live events and experiences. The company is comprised of industry leaders including entertainment agency WME; sports, fashion, events and media company IMG; and premier mixed martial arts organization UFC. The Endeavor network specializes in talent representation, sports operations & advisory, event & experiences management, media production & distribution, experiential marketing and brand licensing.

Per local requirements and in the interest of transparency, the range shown below reflects the prevalent current hiring range for this position. Hiring pay rates are based on a number of factors, including location and may vary depending on job-related qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience. Endeavor strives to provide locally competitive rewards packages, which include base rate along with, as applicable, short- and long-term incentives, growth and developmental opportunities, and robust benefits, such as health care, retirement, vacation and other paid time off, and additional offerings.

Hiring Range Minimum:
$105,000 annually

Hiring Range Maximum:
$154,000 annually

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rnyppo-3-15-147-215-42 in your application.