Job Description
Job Description
Senior Producer, Live Production
This role is hybrid with a combination of working from home, traveling, and some commuting to an office in Chicago. Applicants must be based in the Chicago area to be considered for this role.
We're PRA, the leading destination management company (DMC) with 45+ years of experience across 32+ states and 100+ destinations.
We believe destinations have power-and our people unlock its magic. We push past boundaries to transform ideas into business event experiences that connect, inspire, and endure. We love-and have fun-doing it.
If you're curious, bold, and ready to build standout experiences, you'll find your place here.
Position Summary The Senior Producer manages programs independently from planning through execution, ensuring seamless delivery and strong client satisfaction. This role is responsible for day-to-day production leadership, vendor coordination, and on-site management. The Senior Producer is a reliable operator who can run programs with minimal supervision while supporting junior team members.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage production planning and execution for meetings, events, and keynote sessions
- Develop timelines, run-of-shows, and staffing plans
- Coordinate vendors, venues, and internal teams
- Manage program budgets and track expenses
- Lead rehearsals and on-site execution
- Serve as the primary operational contact for clients
- Identify and resolve issues proactively
Qualifications
- 5–8+ years of experience in live production or event management
- Strong understanding of AV, staging, logistics, and venue coordination
- Ability to manage multiple programs simultaneously
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
- Confidence leading on-site operations
- Ability to travel regularly
Success in This Role Looks Like
- Programs delivered smoothly and on schedule
- Strong vendor and team coordination
- Reliable on-site leadership
- Clients who feel informed and supported
Salary: $110,000-125,000
Benefits include Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, 401(k) with Company Match, Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Paid Vacation Time and Paid Holidays, Paid Sick Time, Parental Leave, Pet Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, and others.
Ready to discover where next begins?
PRA offers you room to grow, create, and step confidently into your next era.
When you join PRA, you'll have the opportunity for a creative, energetic, and inspiring career in sales, creative, operations, production and more.
Apply Now and create your next.
Our Services
Activations * Experiential Marketing * Event Strategy * Experience Design * Interactive Installations * Themed Events & Décor * Adventures & Excursions * Dining & Culinary Experiences * Entertainment & Performances * ESG & Social Impact Integration * Team Building & CSR * Transportation & Logistics * Meeting Management * AV Management * Content & Messaging * Content Design & Production * Demo Experiences * Theatrical Design & Delivery