Producer in Melbourne

As a seasoned professional Producer, you will create high-quality, innovative and engaging production outputs for the client’s briefs. You will work collaboratively and efficiently across the digital, content, live and registration (Integrated Production), strategy and creative teams, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.

You pride yourself on delivering exceptional work with flawless execution, and you work collaboratively to produce premium experiences while balancing flexibility, creativity and attention to detail. Your expertise is demonstrated by your tenacity against challenges and dedication to excellence, leading by example and contributing to the growth of team members. Strong communication skills and the ability to maintain momentum from kick-off to execution are critical to success in this role.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the project lead in managing project processes from planning to creative to execution, owning the end-to-end process for small to large projects as assigned.
• Lead and manage projects from planning, and budgeting to execution and owning the client relationship.
• Deliver accurate and timely project administration, including reporting, timelines and tasking, purchase orders, vendor set-ups, reconciling and budget administration, venue research, Workbook management and compliance with internal processes and procedures.
• Support team proficiency through thought leadership and skill-sharing.
• Proactively manage client relationships through excellent written and verbal communication, presentations, meetings, and client entertainment.
• Engaging creative and production experts to meet client objectives with best-in-class production solutions, supporting cross-departmental collaboration.
• Develop preferred relationships with vendors and 3rd party suppliers across all categories, negotiating for quality and cost efficiency.
• Actioning risk management through the identification, communication and escalation to mitigate negative outcomes.
• Drive the creative development of projects with the Integrated Production team, creative and strategy teams or required external 3rd party suppliers, ensuring delivery output is of high standards.
• Lead or contribute to regular WIP meetings with internal/external teams and clients to enable effective project planning.

MARKERS OF SUCCESS

• Analytic Thinking & Problem Solving.
• Solutions Focused.
• Budget management.
• Eye for detail and strong production delivery.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

• Minimum six (6) years of event experience in the B2B industry, or corporate environment.
• Minimum two (2) years experience in a similar or associate role.
• Advanced understanding of creative, project and event management concepts.
• Experience in client relations and management.
• Knowledge of suppliers and an ability to foster positive relations.
• Strong understanding of budget management.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proficiency in Google Suite, MS Office and project management software.
• A keen creative eye with an ability to input into the creative process.
• A decisive mind and a process-driven approach.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

GPJ’S VALUES

Our values underpin how we show up each and every day. What do they mean and how do they influence our daily interactions at GPJ?

• BRAVERY - Having the courage to push ourselves out of our comfort zone. Being bold. Breaking barriers. Acts of bravery can be big and small. It's these brave choices to think big and take well-considered risks that will help us push forward as an agency.
• COLLABORATION - The old adage is true, we are stronger together. Collaboration - with our colleagues, partners and clients - undeniably leads to better outcomes because embracing fresh and diverse perspectives elevate the work we do.
• EMPOWERMENT - Being proactive, driven and adopting an entrepreneurial spirit. Owning our decisions (as well as our mistakes). This growth mindset will set us up for success.