Vice President, Senior Events Producer

Job Description

Description

About this role

Overview:

We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join our team as a Senior Event Producer based at our 50 Hudson Yards headquarters. The candidate will have a background in delivering large-scale, high-touch, internal and external events, both live and virtual. The successful candidate will lead and direct partner teams and outside crews.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as primary contact for event coordination at Hudson Yards
• Plan, produce, and lead all aspects of virtual, in-person, and hybrid events from 50 Hudson Yards for both internal and external audiences ranging from 50 – 1000+ attendees, including Global Town Halls, conferences, and roadshows
• Partner internally, including senior executive offices, Corporate Communications, Event Marketing, Video Production, Webcasting, Animation, and Global Creative
• Setup and provide in-room support for events
• Run all AV events, including pre-event testing of audio, wireless microphone battery levels, VC image, etc.
• Liaise with clients for large scale events to understand requirements
• Lead pre-production meetings required for any scheduled special events
• Act as primary support to operate in-room systems for global production events
• Participate in an on-call rotation to provide after-hours emergency support (subject to Ad Hoc/Out of Hours Fees)
• Handle event budgets, resource planning, and timelines and ensure that all events are delivered on time and within budget
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement event strategies
• Continuously evaluate and implement new tools and processes, including AI and automation to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of event production

Qualifications:

• Strong background in delivering large-scale, high-touch, VIP events, both live and virtual. Corporate experience a must; financial services experience highly preferred
• Must have experience in all facets of high-level event production, including conceptualization and design, budgeting, show-calling, and familiarity with audio and video production, lighting and set design, various types of display systems, videoconferencing, and graphics
• Attention to detail, timeliness, and efficiency are crucial, but ideal candidates will also take emotional ownership and accountability for their work and demonstrate a passion for performance
• Ideal candidates must be willing and able to work from NYC BlackRock offices, as well as travel domestically and internationally occasionally (hybrid model is 4:1 but candidate must be flexible to work 5 days a week in office as necessary)
• They must be self-starters and work well independently and collaborate with all personality types at all levels and positions within BlackRock, as well as produce and perform at a high level
• Strong interpersonal, collaboration, and project management skills
• Ability to work in a multifaceted environment
• High level experience with WebEx and Zoom Platforms in producing virtual events
• Creative and technical expertise within budgetary constraints
• A passion for researching, integrating and implementing new insights and solutions in the event production space
• Webcasting experience is a plus

For New York City only: The salary range for this position is $125,000 - $173,500. Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including heath care, leave benefits, and retirement benefits. BlackRock operates a pay-for-performance compensation philosophy and your total compensation may vary based on role, location, and firm, department and individual performance.

Our benefits
To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of benefits including a strong retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, comprehensive healthcare, support for working parents and Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about.

Our hybrid work model

BlackRock’s hybrid work model is designed to enable a culture of collaboration and apprenticeship that enriches the experience of our employees, while supporting flexibility for all. Employees are currently required to work at least 4 days in the office per week, with the flexibility to work from home 1 day a week. Some business groups may require more time in the office due to their roles and responsibilities. We remain focused on increasing the impactful moments that arise when we work together in person – aligned with our commitment to performance and innovation. As a new joiner, you can count on this hybrid model to accelerate your learning and onboarding experience here at BlackRock.

About BlackRock

At BlackRock, we are all connected by one mission: to help more and more people experience financial well-being. Our clients, and the people they serve, are saving for retirement, paying for their children’s educations, buying homes and starting businesses. Their investments also help to strengthen the global economy: support businesses small and large; finance infrastructure projects that connect and power cities; and facilitate innovations that drive progress.

This mission would not be possible without our smartest investment – the one we make in our employees. It’s why we’re dedicated to creating an environment where our colleagues feel welcomed, valued and supported with networks, benefits and development opportunities to help them thrive.

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BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law.

BlackRock will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of the law, including any applicable fair chance law.