Top 63 Director of event Jobs in New York Ny

Director of Production, Live Production
PRA Business Events —New York, NY
- $145,000 - $165,000 a year
- Full-time
- Office
- Business development experience
- Travel
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Director of Events
ACA Group —New York, NY
- $155,000 - $165,000 a year
- Overtime
- Hybrid work
- 7 years
- Office
- Continuous improvement
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Director of Events
Arlo Williamsburg —Brooklyn, NY
- $110,000 - $120,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- 3 years
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DIRECTOR OF CONFERENCE & HOSPITALITY SERVICES
Rapport —New York, NY
- $135,000 - $155,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- 3 years
- Bachelor's degree
- Commuter assistance
- Paid parental leave
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Director, Branded Events
Related —New York, NY
- $125,000 - $160,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Marketing
- CAD
- Research
Director of Special Events
Project Healthy Minds —New York, NY
- $130,000 - $170,000 a year
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- 11+ years
- Bachelor's degree
- Commuter assistance
- Paid holidays
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13d
Head of Member Events - New York
Soho House & Co. —New York, NY
- $120,000 - $130,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- 7 years
- Senior level
- Restaurant
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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3d
Director of Operations and Community Events, 92NY Nursery School
92nd Street Y —New York, NY
- $105,000 - $115,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- 7 years
- Office
9d
Director of Brand Partnerships & Events
LoveShackFancy —New York, NY
- $140,000 - $160,000 a year
- Full-time
- Sales
- 8 years
- Contracts
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Director, Events
Conde Nast —New York, NY
- $113,000 - $135,000 a year
- Full-time
- 8 years
- Contracts
- Senior level
Director of Events | Central Park Boathouse
Legends Global —New York, NY
- Up to $125,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- 7 years
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Free parking
- Disability insurance
Director, Events
Brookfield Properties —New York, NY
- $140,000 - $155,000 a year
- Full-time
- Office
- Contracts
- Senior level
- Paid parental leave
- Disability insurance
8d
Events Director
Progyny, Inc —New York, NY
- $130,000 - $145,000 a year
- Email
- 7 years
- Office
- Mentoring
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Senior Director, Hospitality
Excel Sports Management —New York, NY
- $150,000 - $170,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- 6 years
- Bachelor's degree
- Travel
Director, Event Marketing
Dentsu —New York, NY
- $114,425 - $135,000 a year
- Email
- Hybrid work
- Mentoring
- Contracts
- Senior level
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Director, Special Events
CarnegieHall —New York, NY
- $150,000 - $175,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Writing skills
- Bachelor's degree
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5d
Director, Marketing & Events
Ermenegildo Zegna —New York, NY
- $160,000 - $170,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- 7 years
- Office
- Mentoring
- Commuter assistance
- Paid holidays
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Head of Events
Alpaca Health —New York, NY
- $120,000 - $170,000 a year
- Full-time
- Office
- Continuous improvement
- Travel
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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Senior Director, Experience / Creator Events
Wasserman Media Group LLC —Brooklyn, NY
- $135,000 - $160,000 a year
- Full-time
- 8 years
- Business development experience
- Bachelor's degree
- Commuter assistance
- Paid parental leave
Director of Events
Kyu NY —New York, NY
- $70,000 - $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Senior level
- Restaurant experience
- Communication skills
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Director of Production, Live Production

PRA Business Events -
New York, NY

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Job Details

Full-time
$145,000 - $165,000 a year

Benefits

Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Parental leave
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Life insurance
Paid sick time
Pet insurance

Qualifications

Live event projects
Program management
Team leadership
Managing production or assembly teams
B2B business model
Client management
B2B
Leading team collaboration initiatives
Production management
Project stakeholder communication
Stakeholder relationship building
Stakeholder management

Full Job Description

Director of Production, Live Production

This role is hybrid with a combination of working from home, traveling, and some commuting to an office. Applicants must be based in/near a major city like Chicago, New York, San Francisco, Denver, Orlando, Fort Lauderdale, Dallas, etc. to be considered for this role.

We're PRA, the leading destination management company (DMC) with 45+ years of experience across 32+ states and 100+ destinations.

We believe destinations have power-and our people unlock its magic. We push past boundaries to transform ideas into business event experiences that connect, inspire, and endure.

If you're curious, bold, and ready to build standout experiences, you'll find your place here.

Position Summary The Director of Production reports to and partners with the VP, Production Services to manage the production function within PRA, overseeing the planning and delivery of meetings, general sessions, keynote events, and special programs across destinations. This role is responsible for building and managing production capabilities, ensuring consistent execution, strong financial performance, and high client satisfaction.

The Director of Production operates both independently and in close partnership with PRA's Core Services and destination operations teams, depending on program scope and client needs. This role serves as a strategic bridge between production and the DMC business, ensuring alignment, clear communication, and seamless delivery when production services intersect with transportation, venues, décor, entertainment, and other core program elements.

Key Responsibilities

Production Team Leadership and Oversight

Partner with VP, Production Services to scale the live production department, including staffing, workflows, and vendor partnerships
Oversee production performance across programs, ensuring quality, efficiency, and profitability
Establish production standards, workflows, and best practices across programs
Partner with VP, Production Services, sales and operations leaders to support business development and program delivery
Build and maintain strategic relationships with internal stakeholders, key vendors and contract staff
Mentor and develop producers at all levels
Step into high-risk or high-visibility programs when needed

Independent Production Execution

Lead production programs that operate independently of Core Services when production is the primary scope
Manage production budgets, timelines, staffing, and vendor relationships for standalone production programs
Ensure operational readiness, risk management, and contingency planning across programs
Maintain ownership of production quality and financial performance regardless of program structure

Collaboration with Core ServicesDMC Operations

Serve as a bridge between production and Core Services teams to ensure alignment on program delivery
Partner with operations leaders when production intersects with transportation, venues, décor, entertainment, and logistics
Clarify roles, responsibilities, and communication workflows across teams
Support integrated program planning and execution when production services are part of broader DMC programs, from proposal through delivery
Foster collaborative relationships that enable efficient delivery without creating operational silos

FinancialOperational Management

Manage production budgets, pricing strategies, and margin targets
Forecast production resource needs and staffing requirements
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and cost control across programs
Ensure financial discipline and accountability across the production function

Team DevelopmentVendor Strategy

Recruit, mentor, and develop production staff and freelance teams
Build and maintain strong relationships with production and technical vendor partners
Establish scalable staffing and vendor models to support fluctuating program volume
Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and operational excellence

Business DevelopmentGrowth

Partner with sales teams to support proposals, site visits, and client presentations
Provide production expertise and technical guidance during program planning
Help position production as a strategic capability within PRA's service offering
Identify opportunities to expand production services across destinations

Qualifications

10–15+ years of experience in live event or meeting production
Demonstrates success in delivering live, hybrid, or virtual events to corporate clients (B2B)
Proven leadership experience managing teams and multiple programs simultaneously
Strong financial and operational management skills
Experience building or scaling production functions in a growing organization
Excellent client and executive stakeholder management
Ability to travel regularly

Success in This Role Looks Like

A production department that runs predictably and profitably
Clear processes and accountability across the team
Strong vendor partnerships and reliable execution
Capacity to support growth without chaos

Salary: $145,000-$165,000

Benefits include Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, 401(k) with Company Match, Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Paid Vacation Time and Paid Holidays, Paid Sick Time, Parental Leave, Pet Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, and others.

Ready to discover where next begins?

PRA offers you room to grow, create, and step confidently into your next era.

When you join PRA, you'll have the opportunity for a creative, energetic, and inspiring career in sales, creative, operations, production and more.

Apply Now and create your next.

Our Services

Activations * Experiential Marketing * Event Strategy * Experience Design * Interactive Installations * Themed EventsDécor * AdventuresExcursions * DiningCulinary Experiences * EntertainmentPerformances * ESGSocial Impact Integration * Team BuildingCSR * TransportationLogistics * Meeting Management * AV Management * ContentMessaging * Content DesignProduction * Demo Experiences * Theatrical DesignDelivery

Pay: $145,000.00 - $165,000.00 per year

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