Live Events, Producer
$79,828–$99,785 year
HybridSan Francisco, California, United States
Job Summary
Conduct end-to-end production of 20+ annual events spanning science, politics, and culture, managing the full lifecycle from concept through execution. Source, negotiate, and manage keynote speakers while building a robust network of talent and subject-matter experts. Develop detailed production plans, coordinate logistics and vendor contracts, and create media packages including slide decks and audio-visual assets. Write onstage content such as scripts and interview questions, and collaborate with marketing teams to prepare multi-platform promotions. Track project budgets and coordinate with internal content, production, and operations staff to ensure seamless event delivery. Work hybrid between KQED's renovated headquarters and remote locations, with availability for weekend, evening, and holiday shifts.
Required Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience as a live event producer or public programs manager
- Comprehensive knowledge of best practices in complex event planning
- Excellent news judgment and reporting skills
- Thorough knowledge of journalistic principles, ethics and standards
- Demonstrated interest and ability to cover a range of significant public affairs issues and subjects
- Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities with attention to detail
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Familiarity with public media and an understanding of the organization's mission
- Bachelor's Degree
Desired Qualifications
- Experience directing or producing for theatrical, multimedia, television or radio broadcast, or other live storytelling media
- Existing relationships with speaker agencies or notable figures in science, politics, literary, or current affairs
- Some production design experience or ability to offer creative direction to production designers
- Experience working in a demographically diverse news environment
- Non-English language skills (fluency in Spanish, Mandarin, or other languages with large California speaking populations)
- Working knowledge of a range of significant regional and statewide public affairs issues and subjects
- Working knowledge of the 9-county Bay Area and the Sacramento region
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