Associate Producer, Experiential Production in CA by dentsu

*MUST BE BASED IN CALIFORNIA*

Associate Event Producers support the internal workings such as planning, staffing, tracking and overall behind the scenes of activating brand events.They are responsible for assisting the Regional Director in an administrative support role to execute the overall quality and execution of consumer experiences. Specific responsibilities include (but not limited to): staffing, managing payroll, Event report forms, event sourcing, budget creation / management, vendor communications, timeline management, asset logistics, on-site execution, administrative and operational tasks.

Events range in size, scale, and timing, and Associate Event Producers must be able to organize and coordinate multiple sized events simultaneously. This role requires strong cultural, community, and local awareness, with the ability to connect brands with the right events while maximizing consumer satisfaction and brand relevance.

Position Responsibilities:
Play a support role to Event Regional Directors and assist in all aspects of administrative needs, event planning and activation within designated markets as assigned, ensuring all deliverables are met for both regional and localized assignments and any assigned task as assigned.
Activate assigned events according to brand guidelines and ensure execution is consistent with brand standards
Coordinate staffing and logistics for all non-premise brand experiences (event staffing, asset transportation, product delivery, etc.)
Work with national and local vendors, including insurance carriers
Procure permits, civic documents, and all other permits / paperwork required for events
Administrative tasks:invoice requests, staff payroll, expenses, etc.
When requested, travel within assigned market area is expected and often required to perform managerial, activation, and execution responsibilities
Provide client and stakeholders with new ideas and activation opportunities
Support budget creation, implementation, expense tracking & management, and reporting as assigned by the Regional Director
Ensure activation is planned for / and executed in compliance with state event regulations, local sampling laws, company policies, and client marketing codes
Continual evaluation of local market sponsorship opportunities and local event alignments against brand objectives

Qualifications

2+ years of experience producing experiential / event production projects within a marketing or communications environment
Strong organizational and keen attention to detail
Ability to support numerous projects simultaneously while managing priorities and timelines 
Strong interpersonal skills and easily approachable
Ability to pro-actively anticipate obstacles and create solutions
Must possess a strong work ethic, thrive in a fast-paced dynamic work environment, (this is not a 9 to 5 job)
Daily Use/Knowledge of: Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint, Keynote. General understanding of Sketchup or ACAD is preferred.

Additional Information

The anticipated salary range for this position is $45,000 - $72,450. Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors including relevant experience, knowledge, skills and other factors permitted by law. A range of medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and/or other benefits also are available. For more information regarding dentsu benefits, please visit dentsubenefitsplus.com
About dentsu

Dentsu is the network designed for what’s next, helping clients predict and plan for disruptive future opportunities in the sustainable economy. Taking a people-centered approach to business transformation, dentsu combines Japanese innovation with a diverse, global perspective to drive client growth and to shape societywww.dentsu.com.

We are champions for meaningful progress and we strive to be a force for good—for our people, for our clients, for the industry and for our society. We keep our people at the center, creating space for growth, understanding and learning so they can thrive. We embed diversity, in our mindset, in our solutions and in our teams to empower an inclusive, equitable and culturally fluent environment. Building this culture within our teams makes us better collaborators with each other and with our clients, driving better outcomes for all.

Dentsu (the "Company") is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee of the Company, on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other legally-recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done that will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing an undue hardship on the Company. Please contact your recruiter if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process or to request or discuss an accommodation in connection with a job at the Company to which you are applying.
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