Production Coordinator

As one of the only independent, 100% employee-owned and majority women-owned agencies in the world, we do exceptional, exciting work. Come do your best and be your best in a casual yet vibrant workplace where we prioritize professional and personal growth, commit to causes we believe in, and ensure a diverse and inclusive EA community. Production Coordinator

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Chicago, IL Job Id: 329 # of Openings: 1 Agency Overview Agency EA, a part of EA Collective, is a 100% employee-owned, award-winning experiential marketing agency specializing in live, virtual, and hybrid experiences for global brands. Known for its ability to blend strategy, creativity, and flawless execution, Agency EA partners with clients to bring their brands to life through impactful events, immersive environments, and engaging digital activations. As the flagship agency of EA Collective, Agency EA benefits from the broader collective’s creative resources and industry-leading expertise to innovate and deliver unforgettable experiences that resonate with audiences and achieve business objectives. Come do your best and be your best in a casual yet vibrant workplace where we prioritize professional and personal growth, commit to causes we believe in, and ensure a diverse and inclusive community. This position is based in Chicago and will involve a combination of remote and in-office work. Role Summary: The Production Coordinator will support EA’s Production Department, both internally in pre-production and onsite for client events. This entry-level position requires an eager individual with a strong work ethic and the desire to learn and grow in a fast-paced environment. Provide coordination and project management support to the project’s lead producer to ensure success of the program. Support all live, hybrid, virtual event logistics and timelines conception to completion. Work on multiple projects and assignments with a variety of production and cross-department team members. Employ strong problem-solving skills and provide recommendations to assigned project deliverables. Research and gather information in planning the execution of events. Sourcing caterers, giveaways/swag, hotel blocks, production supplies, vendors, venues, etc. Anticipate project needs to meet deadlines. Serve as liaison between vendors, venues staff and clients regarding event details. Work onsite during production for events as needed. Provide status reports to the Production Team as necessary. Coordinate and attend site visits if need arises. Coordinate communication with speakers/talent for scheduling technical checks and/or pre-recorded content. Support the creation and management of production schedules as well as both internal and client facing project decks, as required. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent field experience in the event industry. Experience/knowledge in backend management of various meeting platforms including but not limited to Zoom host, Google Hangouts, Teams, Webex, etc. Knowledge of virtual event platforms is a plus. Event platforms including but not limited to Cvent, Swoogo, Swapcard, Kaltura, etc. Proficiency in the latest versions of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Keynote. Ability to multi-task across multiple projects, work independently and contribute to a team environment. Organizational and project management skills. Some travel required.