Senior Event Producer
Description
WHO WE ARE
OPUS AGENCY
The Opus Agency, Asia Pacific is a future-forward full-service global event agency with over 400 team members in the United States, London, Sydney, Singapore, and New Zealand.
The world’s leading brands and upstart category creators trust Opus Agency with their flagship programs and holistic event portfolios. Across four decades, our story is one of realisation—a realisation of outstanding talent, a nurtured culture, and integrated end-to-end capabilities. To us, it's simple: success is propelled through the power and potential of people coming together.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
The Senior Event Producer (12-month Maternity Leave Cover) is a strategic, commercially minded, and highly experienced leader responsible for delivering complex, high-profile event experiences across multiple client accounts. You will lead integrated campaigns from brief through to delivery, guiding internal teams, mentoring junior producers, and acting as a trusted advisor to clients and stakeholders.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, can confidently manage multiple priorities, and enjoys creating extraordinary experiences while driving commercial outcomes and team success.
YOU SHOULD HAVE
- 5+ years’ experience producing live events, brand experiences, or integrated campaigns within an agency or production environment
- Proven ability to lead multiple large-scale, complex projects end-to-end
- Strong client-facing experience with excellent communication, presentation, and relationship management skills
- Experience managing large budgets, statements of work, reconciliations, and commercial outcomes
- Strong supplier management and contract negotiation experience
- Experience mentoring or leading Project Coordinators, Project Managers, Associate Producers, or Producers
- Strong technical aptitude, including familiarity with G Suite and event management systems
- Degree or diploma in a related discipline preferred but not required
RESPONSIBILITIES
As a Senior Event Producer, you will lead the successful delivery of complex projects while building trusted client relationships, guiding teams, and ensuring exceptional execution across all touchpoints.
- Lead large-scale integrated campaigns from concept to delivery across creative, technical, and production teams
- Act as the client’s trusted advisor, building strong stakeholder relationships and providing strategic counsel throughout delivery
- Translate briefs into clear scopes, project plans, schedules, workflows, and delivery strategies
- Oversee project budgets, statements of work, invoicing, reconciliations, forecasting, and commercial reporting
- Lead project resourcing across multiple campaigns, ensuring teams and tools are allocated effectively
- Manage risk, troubleshoot challenges, and act as a senior escalation point for clients and internal stakeholders
- Negotiate supplier agreements and manage external partners to deliver exceptional outcomes
- Collaborate closely with Creative, Technical, Film, and Account teams to deliver seamless experiences
- Identify opportunities for organic growth, innovation, and expanded client partnerships
- Support and contribute to new business pitches, proposals, and strategic planning
- Mentor and develop Associate Producers, Project Managers, and Producers to build capability across the team
- Report project progress, financials, and risks to senior leadership
- Ensure every experience excites, educates, surprises, and delights clients
COMPETENCIES
- Strategic Event Leadership
- End-to-End Project Management
- Client Relationship Management
- Commercial Acumen
- Budget & Financial Management
- Team Leadership & Mentoring
- Stakeholder Influence
- Supplier Negotiation
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Problem Solving & Decision Making
- Adaptability & Ambiguity Comfort
- Ownership Mindset
- Positive, Approachable, and Inclusive Team Player
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT IN RETURN
- High-powered tech to help you perform your best
- Work with global, market-leading brands
- Global travel opportunities
- Paid Birthday leave
- Paid monthly wellness day
- Regular social events
- A hybrid work environment
- A vibrant, modern workplace
- A competitive Paid Parental Leave policy
- An in-house L&D program
- Additional funds allocated to your personal learning & development
NOT SURE IF YOU SHOULD APPLY?
Studies show that those identifying as under-represented individuals might have talked themselves out of applying at this point. Don’t worry about checking every single box. At The Opus Group, we are dedicated to building a versatile, inclusive team with a variety of backgrounds and a growth mindset - so if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every single item listed in this job description, we encourage you to apply. You may just be the right candidate for this role, or we may have other roles that better align with your skillset.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Individuals will be required to sit for the majority of the day and may be required to stand as needed. May require ability to ambulate primarily on a level surface for periodic periods throughout the day. Individuals may be required to travel via airplane, train, taxi, car and/or other means of transportation, as needed.
The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
OTHER DUTIES AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
This position requires verification of Australian citizenship due to citizenship-based legal restrictions and/or proof of right to work. The ability to meet The Opus Group background screening process are required for this role.
The Opus Group does not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.