About Us

We create stunning live events. But we do more than just manage events. We create experiences, memories and atmospheres. Decibel develops and executed broadcast quality general sessions, corporate events, trade shows, large-scale events and city-wide festival and conferences. We Founded Decibel events to provide flawless management for live events, throughout the US and abroad.

Job Description

We're on the lookout for badass Event Producer / Project Manager that is looking to join our events team at Decibel. This is based in Washington DC and open to the right candidate looking to grow in the live events industry. This is a full-time position, freelance workers need not apply. Applicants must submit a 60 second - 2 min video cover letter to be considered.

Our Event Producer role is a full-time position with Decibel Events and will be responsible for leading event planning and production, managing communication with clients, venues and vendors, effectively managing production of our events, full budget oversight, as well as logistics for each project. Candidates will also assist with new business development, proposals and potential client outreach. This candidate will fulfill all tasks efficiently and professionally.

This position will report to the CEO. Primary duties will focus on production, leading each event's production team, and collaborating with clients to ensure their events are a success. In addition, new business and new client development is a must. This position will be located in Washington, D.C., and will require additional travel outside of the state and overseas.

Responsibilities

• Meeting with the client to understand the event and production needs of the customer
• Oversee and lead a full live-event production team
• Manage customer content in advance of the event and on-site at the event
• Create and manage timelines for logistics
• On-site management of customer s needs and expectations
• Coordinate regularly scheduled calls with each customer
• Responsible for budget development and management for each event
• Track milestones and project deadlines to ensure timelines are met
• Source equipment and technical needs from third-party vendors
• Vetting, hiring and booking freelance technical staff
• Lead onsite crew, labor, and logistics

Education & Experience

• 5-10 years experience in a similar role in the Live Event Audio/Visual Industry
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to communicate across multiple departments
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to understand event creative and production
• Ability to make decisions under pressure
• Flexible schedule, which could include working evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Employees must be able to stand, sit, or kneel for extended periods of time. Must also be able to move/lift heavy objects ranging 10-75 lbs. Clear vision and ability to use range of motion required.
• DC Location required

Salary

$100,000-$150,000, depending on experience. This is a full-time position as a regular/permanent employee and includes many company-provided benefits:

• WFH up to 3 days/week
• Flexible Time Off
• Medical/Dental/Vision Stipend
• Matching 401k Retirement account
• Paid Holidays
• Company facilities include a fitness center, locker rooms and showers
• Daily Breakfast and Craft Coffee

Send resume, salary requirements and event rundown as well as your 60+ Second Video Cover Letter to ...@decibelevents.com

*Applications without video cover letter, resume, original portfolio and salary requirements will not be considered

Decibel is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V