Endeavor
Overview
Production Director, Experiential at Endeavor We are seeking a Director, Event Production to lead event production for one of 160over90’s key accounts and all of their experiential efforts around FIFA World Cup 26TM. The Director will be responsible for the planning and production of live experiential marketing activations at FIFA Fan Festival 2026 across multiple FIFA World Cup 26TM Host Cities. This position drives development to implementation, overseeing planning, execution, and budgetary responsibility for the project. The right candidate has excellent communications and organizational skills and is solutions oriented, with strong project, budget, people, and time management capabilities. The role reports to the Vice President, Production. Responsibilities
Lead a team of event production professionals to deliver high-quality client work and internal team outputs Strategize, develop, and implement programs that build the client’s brand and support business growth Develop and maintain an effective organization through selection, training, compensation, motivation, and performance management Monitor and manage the project, including creation of project plans, budgets, scope, and budget changes Manage internal and external staff to execute all aspects of programs, including ideation, budgeting, fabrication, logistics, installations, on-site execution, permitting, and timelines Assist with recruiting, training, and overall people management for coordinators, managers, contractors, tour and temporary staff Coordinate deliverables with account team members and client contacts Proficient budgeting and tracking of multi-million dollar accounts to meet agency standards Develop key vendor/partner relationships to deliver the best product and pricing for clients Lead large-scale live events with multiple agency, vendor, and client involvement Position yourself as a leader to drive growth and development of the organization Apply best practices and learnings from previous projects to elevate performance Meet deadlines, prioritize tasks, report on key accounts, and make timely decisions Create accountability practices within the company Qualifications
Minimum 10 years in event marketing, experiential marketing, show service, and team management Production of live events, tours, and fabrication of event elements Bachelor’s degree in marketing or equivalent related experience Motivational leadership with the ability to inspire teams Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to contribute culturally to the agency Strong relationships with national and local vendors Experiential marketing production experience (not focused on TV/film) Strong management, planning, and organizational skills; experience with planning tools (Microsoft Project or similar) Sound decision-making and problem-solving skills grounded in agency, client, and industry knowledge Excellent verbal and written communications Knowledge of the industry, products, services, competitors, and clients Willing and able to work nonstandard hours, weekends, and travel as required Professional appearance and positive, proactive work ethic Microsoft Office proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) Experience with planning tools (budget tracking, timelines, logistics, deliverables schedules, event specs, agendas and notes) Passion for new technology, sports, entertainment, and live events Travel up to 30%; touring/road experience is a plus Requires lifting of boxes How We Work
WME Group centers on sports, media, entertainment, and fashion, emphasizing collaboration. We work from the office four days per week and encourage a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If your background doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. 160/90 is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and life experiences, regardless of race, gender identity, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, or belief.
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Production Director, Experiential at Endeavor We are seeking a Director, Event Production to lead event production for one of 160over90’s key accounts and all of their experiential efforts around FIFA World Cup 26TM. The Director will be responsible for the planning and production of live experiential marketing activations at FIFA Fan Festival 2026 across multiple FIFA World Cup 26TM Host Cities. This position drives development to implementation, overseeing planning, execution, and budgetary responsibility for the project. The right candidate has excellent communications and organizational skills and is solutions oriented, with strong project, budget, people, and time management capabilities. The role reports to the Vice President, Production. Responsibilities
Lead a team of event production professionals to deliver high-quality client work and internal team outputs Strategize, develop, and implement programs that build the client’s brand and support business growth Develop and maintain an effective organization through selection, training, compensation, motivation, and performance management Monitor and manage the project, including creation of project plans, budgets, scope, and budget changes Manage internal and external staff to execute all aspects of programs, including ideation, budgeting, fabrication, logistics, installations, on-site execution, permitting, and timelines Assist with recruiting, training, and overall people management for coordinators, managers, contractors, tour and temporary staff Coordinate deliverables with account team members and client contacts Proficient budgeting and tracking of multi-million dollar accounts to meet agency standards Develop key vendor/partner relationships to deliver the best product and pricing for clients Lead large-scale live events with multiple agency, vendor, and client involvement Position yourself as a leader to drive growth and development of the organization Apply best practices and learnings from previous projects to elevate performance Meet deadlines, prioritize tasks, report on key accounts, and make timely decisions Create accountability practices within the company Qualifications
Minimum 10 years in event marketing, experiential marketing, show service, and team management Production of live events, tours, and fabrication of event elements Bachelor’s degree in marketing or equivalent related experience Motivational leadership with the ability to inspire teams Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to contribute culturally to the agency Strong relationships with national and local vendors Experiential marketing production experience (not focused on TV/film) Strong management, planning, and organizational skills; experience with planning tools (Microsoft Project or similar) Sound decision-making and problem-solving skills grounded in agency, client, and industry knowledge Excellent verbal and written communications Knowledge of the industry, products, services, competitors, and clients Willing and able to work nonstandard hours, weekends, and travel as required Professional appearance and positive, proactive work ethic Microsoft Office proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) Experience with planning tools (budget tracking, timelines, logistics, deliverables schedules, event specs, agendas and notes) Passion for new technology, sports, entertainment, and live events Travel up to 30%; touring/road experience is a plus Requires lifting of boxes How We Work
WME Group centers on sports, media, entertainment, and fashion, emphasizing collaboration. We work from the office four days per week and encourage a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If your background doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. 160/90 is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and life experiences, regardless of race, gender identity, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, or belief.
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