Senior Production Manager, Experiential

Who We Are

160over90 is a full-service cultural marketing agency. An integrated part of the Endeavor network, which includes entertainment agency WME and sports, fashion and events leader IMG, 160over90’s cultural insight, access and influence helps brands stay connected to what their consumers care about most. With offices in seven countries around the world, 160over90’s expertise spans experiential, creative, public relations, digital, social, impact, influence, higher education and more.

Endeavor is a global sports and entertainment company, home to many of the world’s most dynamic and engaging storytellers, brands, live events, and experiences. The Endeavor network specializes in talent representation through entertainment agency WME; sports operations and advisory, event management, media production and distribution, and brand licensing through IMG; live event experiences and hospitality through On Location; full-service marketing through global cultural marketing agency 160over90; and sports data and technology through IMG ARENA and OpenBet. Endeavor is also the majority owner of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO), a premium sports and entertainment company comprising UFC and WWE.

The Role and What You’ll Do:

The Senior Manager of Event Production is responsible for working effectively with both client and internal account teams to flawlessly deliver event programs that achieve client results against established strategic & creative objectives, timelines, and financial goals. The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of relevant experience in experiential marketing production and execution, be self-motivated, thrive under pressure, work well in a fast-paced competitive industry and have a passion for event production/execution and logistics.   

Accountable for the quality and financial success of all project deliverables  Monitor and manage the project including creation of project plans and budgets as well as scope and changes to budgets  Assist with recruiting, training and overall people management – coordinator(s), manager(s), contractor(s), tour and temporary staff as needed for the execution of each program  Play a key role in a project team environment by managing deliverables to account team members as well as client contacts  Manage project communications, ensuring that any issues, changes, or required performances that impact projects are documented and addressed with the key team members  Source, establish, develop and actively manage relationships with key vendors providing for the best available resources within budget and overall project success  Responsible for the procurement of permits, civic documents and all other permits/paperwork for events  Document and learn all aspects of each project in order to assist in creation of manuals or in physical training of staff  Maintain complete and updated project files with all project details and event information  Manage PO system and financial flow of all production deliverables  Experience working with planning tools (i.e., budget tracking, project timeline, logistics and deliverables schedules, event specs, meeting agendas and notes, etc.)  Working knowledge of experiential marketing / promotional events beyond basic knowledge and “how to” and ability to speak and strategize on staffing, training, logistics, execution and measurement.  Thorough knowledge of our industry, products and services, as well as those of our competitors and clients  Meet deadlines, prioritize tasks, report on key accounts and deliver prompt and sound decisions  Frequent travel required 

You Have These

5+ years of related experience in experiential marketing production and events  Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent experience  Touring / Road experience a plus  Passion for new technology, sports and entertainment and live events  Experience with Audio and Visual equipment  Excellent verbal & written communication, project management and prioritization skills  Experience creating and managing budgets  Attention to detail & and ability to multi-task  Microsoft Office proficient  Ability to work effectively under pressure with tight deadlines and adapt to unforeseen circumstances  Management of mobile marketing programs  Willing and able to work nonstandard work hours and weekends as required  A self-starter, highly organized, knowledge hungry and able to work well with employees at all levels of the organization  Must be a creative, forward-thinker  Must have professional appearance and persona  Strong work ethic and a positive, can-do attitude  Ability to work on-site in St Louis 4 days a week

How we work: 

Endeavor is at the center of sports, media, entertainment, and fashion and is a largely relationship-based business. To foster an environment of collaboration, develop our future talent, and build on relationships across leadership, peers, and teams, we work from the office 4 days per week/in a remote capacity. We see immeasurable value internally and throughout the core of the businesses we support.

Don’t meet every single requirement? We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Endeavor unites and brings people together in our love of sport, culture, and entertainment. We understand this can only be accomplished when we lead with a lens of diversity, equity, and inclusion in everything we do. As a global company that drives culture, we strive to reflect the world’s diverse voices.  

Endeavor is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religion or belief.