Senior Producer, Global Events

Alhambra, CA, USA|Travel, Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Salary

Range $92,900.00 - $157,400.00

Work Schedule

Flexible

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Sick Time

paid company holidays

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement Plan

bonus

equity

Paid parental leave

Job Description

Electronic Arts (EA) stands as a premier global leader in interactive entertainment, renowned for its extensive portfolio of acclaimed games and experiences that captivate millions around the world. With a presence in various locations including Los Angeles, Vancouver, and Guildford, EA inspires creativity, connectivity, and community among its diverse audience. The company thrives on values such as adaptability, resilience, creativity, and curiosity, empowering its teams through supportive leadership and a culture that encourages learning, experimenting, and professional growth. EA is dedicated to fostering a balanced work environment, emphasizing holistic wellness that includes physical, emotional, financial, career, and community aspects. Employees benefit from tailored packages that cater to local needs, offering healthcare, mental well-being support, retirement savings, paid time off, family leave options, and unique perks like complimentary games. Moreover, EA is committed to equal opportunity employment, ensuring all decisions are free from bias and legal compliance with accommodations for individuals with disabilities and considerations for applicants with criminal records.

The Senior Event Producer role at EA is a critical position within the Marketing department, designed for a seasoned professional to lead and execute the planning and production of high-profile, immersive events that enhance the EA brand and engage global audiences. Based in hybrid work models in Los Angeles, Vancouver, or Guildford, this role requires a dynamic leader who excels in collaboration, stakeholder influence, and strategic event management across various event types including creator events, press interactions, consumer engagements, commercial showcases, content shoots, and major industry trade shows. Reporting to a Global Event Lead, the Senior Event Producer drives alignment with the global franchise event strategy, ensuring that every event is premium, safe, inclusive, and meets defined campaign and brand objectives.

Key responsibilities include managing cross-functional teams and external vendors to deliver seamless in-person and digital events, coordinating with internal departments like Brand, Strategy, Integrated Communications, IT, and Security. The role demands oversight of event logistics, budget management, contractual negotiations, and technology platforms, while prioritizing accessibility and inclusivity. The Senior Event Producer also embraces the use of AI tools to optimize planning and creativity, taking ownership of sponsorship and partnership activations that elevate event experiences. Flexibility to work off-hours and travel internationally to support onsite event execution is essential. Compensation varies by location, with pay ranges in British Columbia from $92,900 to $129,200 CAD, and in California from $104,400 to $157,400 USD, accompanied by comprehensive benefits tailored to regional standards.

Job Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, event management, or related field
Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in event production, marketing, or program management
Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously
Strong organizational and project management skills
Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams
Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
Willingness to work flexible hours including nights and weekends
Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed
Proficiency with event technology platforms and tools
Understanding of broadcast production and digital event platforms
Ability to negotiate and manage contracts
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills

Job Qualifications

Minimum 5+ years of experience in event production, marketing, program management
Previous experience in Livestream Production / Production Management is a plus
Good understanding of event platforms, broadcast and technology
Familiarity with Game Development is a plus
Critical thinker who can analyze situations and come up with creative solutions that are compliant with EA policy
Able to work independently while ensuring process compliance, proactively asking for guidance and feedback
Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to confidently engage and present to stakeholders at all levels, including senior leadership
Strong ethical character capable of handling confidential and financial information
Interpersonal savvy to work effectively with remote colleagues across departments and time zones
Highly proficient in Google Suite/Drive, MS Office
Strong Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Airtable skills
Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, CAD experience is a plus
Meet all travel eligibility requirements for international travel including valid passport, necessary visas, vaccinations, and testing
Entertainment and/or gaming industry knowledge is a plus

Job Duties

Work cross functionally with internal teams and manage external vendors to create high quality and engaging in-person and digital event and broadcast experiences that meet global campaign and brand objectives
Drive and align franchise event strategy and specific event plans in partnership with cross functional teams including Brand, Strategy, Integrated Communications, IT and Security teams
Partner with local territory teams across the globe to deliver event experiences to a global audience
Work with Brand and Comms teams to define gameplay experiences, write briefs for events, and partner with franchise development teams on delivery of these experiences as part of the ongoing development roadmap
Manage a matrix of vendors including experiential and design agencies, production partners including design, build, print, AV, video production and broadcast, ensuring smooth collaboration with specialist agencies for Gameplay IT, Infrastructure, Cybersecurity as well as digital event platforms, and travel services
Negotiate and review contracts and act as a point of contact for event vendors and internal partners, such as legal, security, treasury and finance teams
Ensure EA’s events are accessible and inclusive to its audiences