TED

1 month ago

Senior Producer, Event Production (Contractor)

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Job Summary

Strategic, detail-oriented live event producer responsible for end-to-end planning, production and execution of TED’s flagship conferences and global events. Leads vendor management, spatial design, and on-site operations, translating bold creative concepts into seamless on-the-ground experiences while balancing safety, sustainability, and budget.

Location: San Diego

Workplace: Onsite

Employment Type: Contract · 9 months

Job Function: Manufacturing & Production Operations

Seniority: Entry level

Key Responsibilities

•Lead end-to-end planning, production, and delivery of TED’s flagship conferences and related global events, from concept through post-event reconciliation.
•Partner with internal creative, content, and technical teams to translate TED’s vision into production strategies that balance creativity, sustainability, and feasibility.
•Oversee all physical and experiential environments, including staging, scenic, décor, temporary structures, furnishings, signage, audience seating, and outdoor activations.
•Develop and manage detailed production timelines, milestone schedules, and workback plans in collaboration with internal and external partners.
•Lead on-site operations, including build management, technical integration, and load-in/load-out, ensuring safety, accessibility, and compliance with local and federal regulations.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 35,000 - 55,000

Key Requirements

•Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Event Management, Production, Hospitality, or related field or equivalent experience.
•6–8 years of large-scale event production experience with increasing levels of responsibility.
•Proven success managing multi-million-dollar budgets and multiple vendors simultaneously.
•Strong project management skills and ability to balance multiple priorities in dynamic environments.
•Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills with a team-first mindset.

Experience:6-8 yearsEventsConferencesLive events

Education:Bachelor's

Skills:CommunicationNegotiationInterpersonalTeamworkProject management

Languages:English

Tech Stack:Google WorkspaceAirtableCADVectorworksFloor-planning software

Eligibility

Work Authorization:Authorization required. Sponsorship not provided.

Company Brief

TED

Operates TED conferences and TED.com to share short, powerful talks on ideas across technology, entertainment, design and other fields; runs TEDx and education initiatives to spread ideas globally.

Industry: Events & Live Entertainment

Company Size: Medium (51 to 250 employees)

Revenue: USD 50M to 100M

Growth: Nonprofit & NGO

Headquarters: New York City, United States

Founded: 1984

Glassdoor: 4.3

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