Who We Are:

160over90 is an award-winning global marketing agency which forges stronger human connections and creates shared moments where people feel something real. With 800 thinkers, doers, and makers across every cultural corner of the world, the agency offers a full-service, channel-agnostic approach and a deep connection to the people, places, and properties that drive the conversation of tomorrow. 160over90 works with leading brands including AB InBev, Amazon, Coca-Cola, DP World, Macy’s, Marriott International, McDonald’s, Verizon and Visa. 160over90 is part of WME Group, a global representation business comprising the world’s leading talent, intellectual property and brands.

The Role and What You'll Do:

The Live Event Production Sr. Manager is responsible for overseeing the planning, coordination, and execution of live events, experiential activations, festivals, and brand experiences. This role manages production timelines, vendor coordination, onsite execution, staffing, budgets, onsite staff, and client communication to ensure events are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee all phases of live event production from pre-production through onsite execution and strike
Manage production schedules, logistics, labor, and vendor coordination
Lead onsite crews including production assistants, stagehands, freelancers, and technical teams
Coordinate fabrication, scenic, AV, lighting, power, rigging, and installation requirements
Ensure compliance with venue regulations, safety standards, and permitting requirements
Partner with internal teams, clients, agencies, and festival stakeholders throughout planning and execution
Track budgets, purchase orders, invoices, and production expenses
Conduct site visits, production meetings, and run-of-show reviews
Troubleshoot onsite challenges and provide quick solutions in high-pressure environments
Maintain detailed production documentation including schedules, staffing plans, and vendor contacts
Support load-in/load-out operations and inventory management
Ensure high-quality execution while maintaining strong client relationships

You Have These:

4-7+ years of experience in live event production, experiential marketing, festivals, or entertainment production
Strong understanding of event logistics, staging, AV, scenic fabrication, and production operations
Experience managing crews, vendors, and multiple projects simultaneously
Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills
Ability to work flexible hours including nights, and weekends
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and project management software
Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments and solve problems quickly onsite
Up to 60% travel can be required

Preferred Experiences:

Festival and large-scale event production experience
Brand activation and experiential marketing background
Knowledge of union labor coordination and venue operations
Event safety training
Experience with budgeting and client-facing presentations

Physical Requirements:

Ability to stand for extended periods during event operations
Ability to lift and move production materials when necessary
Comfortable working outdoors and in varying event environments

Key Skills:

Event Operations
Production Management
Vendor Coordination
Budget Tracking
Team Leadership
Client Relations
Logistics Planning
Problem Solving
Time Management
Onsite Event Execution

How we work:

WME Group 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. 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.

160/90 is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that encourages applications from qualified, eligible candidates from all backgrounds and life experiences regardless of race, gender identity, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, or belief.

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