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Role: Webcast Producer 

Location: New York, United States

A financial services account is seeking a senior virtual events and multimedia producer to lead the planning, production, and delivery of high-quality live, on demand, and hybrid virtual events, as well as video content. 

This role partners closely with the Head of Multimedia and Production Manager to support and evolve end-to-end production workflows and deliver best-in-class client experiences, while helping shape the future of virtual and hybrid event delivery across the firm. The role combines hands-on production oversight with a focus on scale, engagement, and operational efficiency, leveraging modern production tools, emerging technologies, and AI-enabled workflows where appropriate. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, highly responsive, and holds a high bar for quality and results. 

• Lead endtoend virtual and hybrid event production, from initial briefing and creative alignment through execution and reporting 
• Lead all video content associated with and generated from webcasts, ensuring alignment with creative, brand, and production standards from concept through delivery 
• Design and deliver cohesive hybrid event experiences that provides an equivalent, high-quality experience for both in-person and virtual audiences 
• Support EMEA video content and webcast production, ensuring alignment with global standards and regional requirements 
• Develop and manage detailed project plans, scheduling, timelines, and task lists to support multiple concurrent productions with precision and reliability 
• Serve as the primary point of contact for speakers, moderators, and internal participants, ensuring clear communication of logistics, expectations, and best practices  
• Oversee all technical and operational aspects of virtual event platforms, streaming tools, production workflows, and external vendors 
• Operate with flexibility to support market-driven rapid response needs and cyclical live webcasts, including occasional early mornings, late evenings, or extended production days 
• Uphold client's brand, quality, and operational standards across all productions 
• Serve as a strategic partner to internal stakeholders on virtual and hybrid event design, audience engagement, and content delivery 
• Continuously identify opportunities to elevate event experiences through new formats, interactivity, personalization, and storytelling 
• Stay on the cutting edge of virtual event trends, platforms, and audience behavior, proactively recommending enhancements and new approaches 
• Leverage AI tools and automation to optimize planning, production, and postevent workflows  
• Partner with the multimedia team to evolve an AIenabled production model that improves speed, consistency, and cost efficiency 
• Use datadriven insights to inform event strategy, audience targeting, engagement optimization, and performance measurement 
• Create timely, clear, and effective communications for stakeholders, speakers, and partners 
• Manage event data, metrics, and analytics to support followup, reporting, and continuous improvement 
• Proactively identify and deliver valueadds at every opportunity - finding innovative ways to enhance content, engagement, and impact 
• Share best practices, emerging platforms, and new supplier insights across the team to continuously raise the bar 

• 5-6+ years producing live virtual events/webcasts and hybrid events (corporate, agency, or enterprise environment), preferably in financial services environment 
• Strong working knowledge of live streaming and webcast production fundamentals, with hands-on experience using at least one major virtual event/webcast platform 
• Bachelor's degree in communications, media, broadcast, or related field or equivalent practical experience 
• Proven track record managing multiple, high-visibility productions simultaneously, balancing tight timelines, senior stakeholders, and uncompromising production standards 
• Demonstrated ability to run show flow development, rehearsals, speaker prep, live run-of-show execution, and contingency planning 
• Excellent project and production management skills, including development of timelines, run-of-show documents, production briefs, and task plans 
• Demonstrated experience managing vendors, freelancers, and cross-functional partners from kickoff through post-event delivery 
• Data-driven mindset, with experience measuring and reporting event metrics (e.g., registrations, attendance, engagement, watch time, drop-off, Q&A, poll participation) and translating insights into actionable improvements 
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; with the ability to translate technical requirements into clear guidance for speakers and stakeholders 
• High emotional intelligence with executive presence: calm under pressure, proactive, service-minded, and confident in live production environments 
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to excellence, ensuring brand integrity, show polish, audience experience, and participant readiness 
• Experience designing virtual/hybrid events for audience engagement and content strategy (format selection, interactivity, segmentation, personalization, story arc).  
• Foundational understanding of video post-production workflows and formats, including basic editorial concepts, audio standards, codecs, frame rates, and branding packages 
• At the time of this posting, the base salary for this position may range from $130,000.00 to $140,000.00 USD. Individual compensation varies based on job related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. The range listed is just one component of OLIVER's total compensation package.