Executive Producer, Events

Company

Cox Enterprises

Job Family Group

Marketing

Job Profile

Sr Manager, Events & Campaign Marketing

Management Level

Sr Manager - People Leader

Flexible Work Option

Hybrid - Ability to work remotely part of the week

Travel %

Yes, 5% of the time

Work Shift

Day

Compensation

Compensation includes a base salary of $108,800.00 - $181,400.00. The base salary may vary within the anticipated base pay range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include an incentive program.

Job Description

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (AJC) is one of the most storied brands in journalism, with a legacy that stretches over a century. Our mission is to be the most essential and engaging source of news for the people of Atlanta, Georgia, and the South, and our vision is to transform this great institution into a modern media company.

That’s where you come in.

AJC Experiences is seeking a visionary and seasoned Executive Producer to lead an event production team in strategic planning, creative development, and flawless execution of immersive brand experiences. This role is ideal for a dynamic leader with a passion for storytelling, a proven track record in large-scale event production, and the ability to inspire cross-functional teams to deliver unforgettable moments.

The Executive Producer will oversee and execute the full lifecycle of event production—from ideation through on-site execution—while managing a production team, budgets, vendor relationships, and internal collaboration. Reporting to the Director of AJC Experiences, this role will provide strategic leadership to the Production team and serves as the key production point of contact during live events.

Please note, this role is based in Atlanta, GA.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Planning & Creative Development

• Lead the development of event production strategies that align with brand goals and drive measurable KPIs.
• Collaborate across teams to craft compelling, immersive event narratives.
• Define event themes, formats, and creative vision in partnership with Event Managers, Marketing, Sales and Creative teams.
• Advise leadership on challenges, efficiencies and strategic recommendations related to event production.
• Monitor event performance, analyze ROI, and present insights and recommendations to leadership.

2. Production & Project Management

• Oversee end-to-end production: budgets, timelines, staffing, and logistics.
• Manage production vendor sourcing, contract negotiations, and deliverables to ensure seamless execution.
• Identify and resolve production bottlenecks and workflow inefficiencies.
• Deliver high quality events on time and within budget.

3. Creative Oversight

• Lead creative production and development for staging, A/V, signage, multimedia, and branded content. 
• Ensure all assets are engaging, on-brand, and strategically aligned in collaboration with Event Managers.

4. Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of producers, coordinators, and freelancers, ensuring clarity of roles, performance expectations and professional development.
• Model and foster a collaborative, accountable, high-performance culture.

5. Stakeholder & Client Management

• Serve as the primary production point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.
• Translate stakeholder needs into action; provide updates and strategic insights related to production.
• Provide regular production updates, post-event reports, and strategic insights to leadership.

6. On-Site Execution

• Produce on-site execution of all production elements, ensuring alignment with overall vision and in close collaboration with internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate closely with Event Managers and Specialists to stay aligned on overall event strategy and vision with focus on production needs, talent management, run of show, technical needs, A/V and show direction.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline and 8 years’ experience in a related field. The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as a master's degree and 6 years’ experience; a Ph.D. and 3 years’ experience in a related field; or 12 years’ experience in a related field
• 3+ years’ experience in management or leadership role; 5 preferred.