Senior Events and Experiences Producer
Rockville, Maryland•Full-time
$85,000 - $105,000 annually
$85,000 - $105,000 annually
About the Job
SUMMARY:
Our firm believes in cultivating relationships that touch lives and create a better world. One of the ways we accomplish this is through perfectly planned, delightfully detailed, and strategically stunning experiences and events. We’re searching for an experienced Senior Events & Experiences Producer to help us maintain our reputation for exceptional events by managing the production from concept through completion. The ideal candidate is passionate, creative, detail-oriented, and dedicated to providing superb client service at every turn. This role demands an expert in all aspects of live, virtual, and hybrid event, meeting, and conference planning. The ideal candidate will have excellent leadership skills and the ability to delegate responsibilities to meet quality expectations. The best fit for our company is a senior events & experiences producer who can manage the daily details with big-picture thinking to ensure truly unique experiences both for external and internal stakeholders. This role will work closely with a multitude of internal and external cross-functional teams including innovation, sales, marketing, creative, and operations.
SENIOR EVENTS & EXPERIENCES PRODUCER JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Own and manage the full lifecycle of events and experiences (1,000+ attendees, multi-day, multi-venue, or VIP-level complexity).
- Translate client goals into detailed, innovative event strategies aligned with business objectives.
- Serve as the lead point-of-contact for high-profile client and internal stakeholder engagements.
- Shape the event/programmatic direction and experiential journey for each event, collaborating with creative, marketing, and design teams.
- Oversee all operational aspects of events including budgeting, scheduling, venue scouting, contracting, AV, F&B, décor, transportation, security, and vendor management.
- Lead complex logistics planning with timelines, run-of-show, staffing plans, technical specs, and contingency protocols.
- Manage onsite execution as the senior lead and troubleshoot in real time with poise and precision.
- Own event budgets; manage cost tracking, forecasting, and reconciliation.
- Identify, evaluate, negotiate, and maintain relationships with top-tier vendors, suppliers, and venues across markets.
- Develop scope of work and procurement strategies to drive value while maintaining quality.
- Supervise and mentor junior producers, planners, and coordinators through hands-on coaching and delegation.
- Serve as a thought partner and innovation leader within the CEE team, helping to shape event strategy, processes, and templates.
- Provide internal event counsel across departments and help standardize excellence across deliverables.
- Manage the event lifecycle, meeting strict deadlines and budget demands.
- Nurture and build relationships with vendors, venues, and other industry contacts to craft and implement creative and logistical aspects of all events.
- Stay current, and often ahead of the curve, on event planning, design, and production trends, proactively identifying and solving operational challenges.
- Research resources, make site visits, and lead pre-event meetings when necessary to help staff make decisions about event design.
- Comply with legal, insurance, health, and safety regulations at all times.
- Travel up to 30-40% annually, based on client and project needs.
KEY COMPETENCIES:
- 7-10+ years of progressive experience in event production, including large-scale, multi-day conferences and experiential events.
- Experience in a client-facing or agency environment with high stakes and high-touch service expectations.
- Exceptional project management skills and ability to manage competing priorities under pressure.
- Polished communicator-verbally, visually, and in writing-with C-suite presence.
- Proficiency in budgeting, logistics platforms, CRMs (Salesforce), registration systems, and production scheduling tools.
- Deep vendor rolodex with national reach.
- Creative sensibility and eye for experiential storytelling and branded environments.
- Collaborative, unflappable, solution-oriented.
- Ability to handle pressure and make split-second decisions.
- CMP, CSEP, or similar credential (or actively pursuing) is a plus.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
- Salary Range: $85,000 - $105,000 (commensurate with experience and location).
- Bonus Opportunity: This position is eligible for an annual discretionary cash incentive bonus based on individual performance and company results.
- Medical, Dental, and Vision: 80% coverage.
- Available Pre-Tax Benefits: Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, and Commuter Benefits.
- 14 vacation days (+1 on each work anniversary) and 14 paid holidays.
- 10 sick days and 2 wellness days dedicated to your self-care.
- Additional paid time off is available to support life events including adoption and parental leave, bereavement, and civic responsibilities such as voting and jury duty, and military service.
- Match contribution to retirement.
- Charitable donation match up to $500/year to amplify your impact.
- Access to training programs and certifications to support your career growth.
IN-OFFICE PERKS & CULTURE:
- Complimentary parking for a stress-free commute.
- Self-service breakfast available to fuel your mornings.
- Enjoy complimentary lunch every other Friday.
- Fuel your creativity with access to our snack wall.
- Dress casually on Fridays.
- Stay active with an in-building Peloton gym membership.
Equal Opportunity Employment Statement:
ABCD & Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status as defined by federal, state, or local law.
Accessibility:
If you require reasonable accommodations to complete the application process or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact People and Culture at people@abcdandcompany.com.
About ABCD & Company
At ABCD & Company, we believe that our clients are more than what they do; we only partner with brands who have the courage to show the world who they are. We create meaningful, deeply impactful marketing campaigns and events to grow our partners’ brands and help them connect with their audiences on a deeper level—with soul. Soul is the missing ingredient in stale and formulaic campaigns and events. Soul is at the core of who we are - it’s the energy that drives us and the magic that helps us innovate. We pride ourselves on being able to infuse soul into every aspect of our work.
As a minority-owned company, our mission is to empower marginalized voices that aren’t often represented. Looking at diversity with a soulful lens, we go deeper than the surface-level qualities and include the invisible dimensions of a person’s identity.
We do this by breaking down unconscious bias and learned stereotypes that we may not even be aware of but affect our ability to be inclusive. Our philosophy centers on cultural appreciation, not appropriation, and prioritizes equity over equality. We understand that empathy grows through proximity, which is why diverse faces and voices shine in all our campaigns.
We have a decade of experience creating transformative experiences for market leaders in the banking, non-profit, health, and government industries, among others, we are proud to have been recognized as 2023 Best Places To Work. This accolade reflects our commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture. We have extensive experience navigating highly regulated spaces and producing assets that are accessible and compliant. We work with clients who focus on KPIs to deliver ROI, increase positive sentiment, and deliver impact.
We are looking for excellent talent to join our expanding team. If this sounds like a good fit for you, apply now!
As a minority-owned company, our mission is to empower marginalized voices that aren’t often represented. Looking at diversity with a soulful lens, we go deeper than the surface-level qualities and include the invisible dimensions of a person’s identity.
We do this by breaking down unconscious bias and learned stereotypes that we may not even be aware of but affect our ability to be inclusive. Our philosophy centers on cultural appreciation, not appropriation, and prioritizes equity over equality. We understand that empathy grows through proximity, which is why diverse faces and voices shine in all our campaigns.
We have a decade of experience creating transformative experiences for market leaders in the banking, non-profit, health, and government industries, among others, we are proud to have been recognized as 2023 Best Places To Work. This accolade reflects our commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture. We have extensive experience navigating highly regulated spaces and producing assets that are accessible and compliant. We work with clients who focus on KPIs to deliver ROI, increase positive sentiment, and deliver impact.
We are looking for excellent talent to join our expanding team. If this sounds like a good fit for you, apply now!