Senior Producer (Events)
Job Summary
Job Title: Senior Producer (Events)
Location: London and Brackley - Hybrid (plus travel as required)
We are Strata!
Imagine being part of a fast and exciting brand experience agency whose clients include specialists in new technology creators of some of the most stunning electric vehicles on the planet financial institutions and global leaders in pharmaceutical solutions. As an agency we elevate these brands and make them heard through immersive and memorable virtual and face 2 face experiences.
As a people-first business we encourage ambition support and reward. Were always listening and open to your ideas just as we do with our clients.
Our name Its Strata an agency on a mission to be the very best. This means we always want to hear from the very best creative and intelligent souls who genuinely believe that every moment matters.
Job Overview
Were seeking an experienced individual to become a trusted senior member of the production team. Applicants should have experience working as an agency or freelance producer specialising in content production conceptualising pitching and delivering experiences for global brands. Projects range from internal and external communications pieces leadership conferences and award shows to new product launches and experiential brand activations for clients across sectors including FMCG and automotive.
Key Responsibilities
Brief taking and pitching:
Working with Account Director and the client in defining the brief and preparing and planning pitches and proposals
Advising where necessary on best formats for delivery
Confidently participate in face-to-face pitches for new business should the need arise
Working with clients (up to C-Suite) to help distil and interpret their brand messages via on screen presentation video animation infographics and print
Helping to ensure the overall quality of project management and delivery of projects
Helping the wider delivery team develop an understanding of the clients perspective to ensure a client-focussed culture
Ensuring project processes are ISO9001 compliant and are streamlined to achieve optimum effectiveness and efficiencies
Ensuring that projects deliver against agreed targets for turnover and gross margin
Project management:
Management of content and software overseeing creative delivery team including Keynote and PowerPoint designers animators and video editors and 2 d designers to bring messages to life
Collaborate with script writers copywriters and speakers to craft engaging and memorable scripts and speeches.
Ensure that all communication has a cohesive thread running through it
Superb attention to detail in management of changes
Preparation and ownership of production budgets
Ensure that day to day project administration is being dealt with correctly
Preparation of production and rehearsal schedules and critical paths as necessary
To liaise with other departments within Strata to ensure that schedules and values are met
Liaising with suppliers briefing negotiating and ensuring deadlines and budgets are met
Excellent understanding of AV / technical solutions
To remain up to date with new technology content trends design and creative trends and their business applications
To mentor junior employees
Planning and management of resources for operational delivery of projects ensuring service levels are maintained to the highest standards
Reconciliation and post event:
Ensure projects are reconciled and information is passed in a timely fashion to accounts for billing
Manage internal and external debriefs for the purposes of review and continual improvement
Help to develop client relationships to encourage organic growth of accounts
Knowledge sharing: as part of your mentoring role encourage information and learnings are shared amongst the team from a technical content and venue perspective
Manage the post event administrative process including working with the Marketing function to create a case study
Creative:
Partner with our creative team to share audience insights and event objectives before developing a think feel do and creative proposition
Work with design artwork and animation teams to produce on brand multi-media content
Encourage broadminded thinking and open creative approaches
Keep abreast of and research new approaches to present to clients and the wider Strata team
Job Requirements
The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate the below experience:
You are a leader and mentor who has the experience and confidence to capture hearts and minds. You thrive in challenging environments that require the collaboration of cross-departmental expertise - creative technical logistics and digital. You know how to create compelling strategic propositions for clients and commercial wins for the agency. You understand the importance of brand awareness a clear purpose and measurable objectives. You empathise with audiences putting their thoughts feelings and actions at the heart of your experience design. You appreciate the power of simplicity and clear process as you discover define develop and deliver moments that matter.
Employee Benefits
25 days annual leave plus usual Bank Holidays
Birthday day off
Private Health Insurance*
Workplace pension scheme
Death in service scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Hybrid working arrangement
Regular social events
*Upon successful completion of a 6-month probation period
OurPrinciples
We are a people-first brand experience agency with a set of core principles that guide our every action by measuring:
A win for the client
Client success is at the forefront of everything we do. We measure our success by the impact we make for our clients. We strive to exceed your expectations delivering moments that matter with results that matter.
A win for the company
We believe in long-term partnerships and sustainable growth. When your business prospers so does ours. Our commitment to excellence and innovation means were always ahead of the curve offering you the best brand experiences.
A win for the team
Our team is the lifeblood of our agency. We celebrate diversity promote collaboration and foster an inclusive culture where every team member feels valued and empowered. When our team thrives their passion and dedication is reflected in everything we deliver.
A win for you
Whether youre engaging us for your events already fostering a career at Strata or considering one our goal is to create a win for you. Were dedicated to providing our employees with an enriching workplace that supports their growth and well-being. For our clients a win means achieving your objectives and making your brand shine.
A win for the planet
We are committed to making environmentally responsible choices in our work. We recognise our responsibility to minimise our impact on the planet and contribute to a sustainable future. From eco-friendly event practices to conscious resource management we aim to create events that are a win for the environment.
Diversity at Strata
At Strata people are at the heart of who we are.
We recognise and value the diverse and unique perspectives experiences and backgrounds that each individual brings.
We are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels respected heard valued and empowered. We strive to create an innovative creative and inclusive environment where all employees and applicants can thrive.
We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of age disability gender reassignment marital or civil partnership status pregnancy or maternity race religion or belief sex or sexual orientation. Recruitment decisions are based solely on merit qualifications and business needs.
Embracing diversity isnt just our goal its our strength driving us towards a more inclusive future.
Required Experience:
Senior IC