Director, Production - Live Events

Blavity, Inc. is a venture-funded media and technology company, founded in 2014 around a simple idea: enable Black millennials to tell their own stories. Today, we are home to the largest network of platforms and lifestyle brands serving the multifaceted lives of Black millennials & Gen Z through original content, video, unique experiences, and product solutions. Blavity Inc. has evolved into a market leader for Black media, reaching 250 million users per month through our growing brand portfolio, including Blavity, Blavity360º, AfroTech, Talent Infusion, 21Ninety, Travel Noire, Home & Texture, and Blavity House Party. Our Blavity, Inc. employee community is composed of passionate, energetic, and culturally conscious individuals working together to deliver value to each other, the company, and our clients. We are always searching for new additions to our community that will help us continue to scale, contribute meaningfully to our culture, and advance our strategic direction.

Job Summary:

Blavity Inc. is seeking a Director of Production, Live Events to lead the end-to-end production and logistics for our growing portfolio of live events, including AfroTech Conference, Blavity Fest, AfroTech Meet Ups, and more. This role is responsible for ensuring seamless event execution, overseeing production elements such as AV, venue logistics, and experiential activations.

As the right hand to the VP of Live Events, the Director of Production will develop scalable systems, manage vendor relationships, oversee budgets, and lead a team to deliver high-quality, impactful event experiences. The ideal candidate is a highly organized, solutions-driven production leader with deep experience in large-scale event logistics, Audio Visual, and operational execution. They should thrive in a fast-paced environment, be able to problem-solve in real-time, and ensure that every event is executed flawlessly from start to finish.

This role will report directly to the VP of Live Events and will manage an Event Producer and contractors as needed.

Responsibilities:

• Event Production & Execution
  • Lead the planning, production, and execution of all Blavity live events, ensuring high-quality attendee experiences.
  • Manage event logistics, including venue coordination, permits, vendor contracts, staffing, and security compliance.
  • Oversee AV production, staging, lighting, and technical execution, ensuring seamless