Allied Global Marketing is a leading full-service entertainment, culture, and lifestyle-marketing agency. We build strategic campaigns for a diverse range of clients that connect audiences with experiences they love. Our team of experts captures the unique energy of each project with customized strategies that deliver on-target messaging and drive bottom-line results. An integrated approach is supported by our on-the-ground network of 24 offices and over 500 colleagues across the globe, providing resources and relationships that our partners and clients know and trust.
The Agency We are a performance based global brand experience team creating integrated campaigns that drive the future of culture. To us Experience is Everything. That's why we craft immersive and captivating ideas that connect at every possible touchpoint – fusing physical, digital, virtual and hybrid. Technology enabled and with intelligent ideas rooted in real human and cultural insights, we turn audiences into advocates.
Location We operate a hybrid working model where employees are office based a minimum of one day per week in our office in Dublin. Employees are welcome to use the office 5 days a week.
Where does this role fit within the overall business? As an experienced Production Director, you will be overseeing and running some of the agency's key clients. You will need to possess an excellent track record in experiential/events, while demonstrating an overall level of performance that ensure client and campaign success.
Overview We're searching for an experienced, relationship & results driven individual to lead our production function. Prior agency experience, an expert knowledge of production, stellar client service & team management skills are critical for this position.
The ideal candidate is a creative problem solver with the ability to actively manage competing priorities while always remaining composed under pressure. You're a team player with exceptional communication skills & great flexibility.
Capabilities / Requirements Proven ability to successfully lead large events with multidisciplinary teams/departmentsAbility to manage and supervise various events and teams simultaneouslyExcellent project management, organizational, delegation and prioritization skillsExcellent client and team management skillsExcellent written, oral and presentation skills - internally and externallyDiplomatic when handling / working with all clients, including executive managementSolid leadership and management foundation, skills and experienceDecisive, assertive, strategic and politically aware in their decision makingExperienced and creative approach to budget management and revenue growthTeam leader who fosters excitement and collaborationResponsibilities Lead and execute large, multi-channel projects with creative and strategic objectivesManage teams that may include Producer(s), AP(s), PA(s), interns and/or other specialists or freelancersFlawless, clear and consistent communication internally as well as external client /partner managementProactively and clearly explain / educate clients on: team roles and responsibilities, scope, deliverables, budget, schedules and program statusAdept at ensuring a project stays on strategy and meeting client's KPIs and priorities, while keeping the details of a project on trackActively contribute to the conceptual, creative and strategic development of programsWork intimately with design throughout the design development, budgeting, feasibility, vetting and build phases of a projectPrepared with solutions when escalating/discussing a situation with supervisors, clients, and partnersManage events with live show/programming and technical elements with limited supervision (i.e. awards show, panels and summits requiring show/script development, tech teams and stage/show management)Has experience working with technical vendors, fabricators, specialists and artists throughout the countryGuide team development by building skill set, exposure to new projects/ challenges and providing ongoing constructive feedback to help support career growthSuccessfully balance active producing responsibilities with day to day management and guidance of all direct reports on teams and projectsEnsure departmental reports follow and adhere to established processes during all phases of a project: from kickoff, pre-production, production, execution and wrap/closeNurture individual producing styles while maintaining and enforcing AGM's consistent approach and processSupervise reports' budget development, management and tracking for programsCo-Author (with Finance) SOWs, LOAs, scope additions/addendums etc. as necessaryWork to grow departmental vendor and freelance talent pools/relationshipsGrowth we're looking for over time Proven ability / record of ensuring direct reports adhere to AGM processes, major project milestonesAssistance developing and tracking progress of direct report's goals outlined for mid-year and end of yearLeadership agency wide, as a representative of the department and senior staffBe a strategic driver on active projects and those of direct reports, help grow strategic and thinking/contributions of direct reportsAllied Global Marketing is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state or local law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.
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