Producer, Global Events

OpenAI

Event Producer creating unique live production experiences for OpenAI's global events and launches. Collaborating with various teams to ensure seamless execution and management of large-scale events.

Posted 5/30/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $162,000 - $180,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage stage productions: oversee content production, stage management, and AV coordination, ensuring all aspects of stage execution — from rehearsals to live production — run seamlessly.
Collaborate on event execution strategies: partner with event managers and business DRIs to shape event plans, aligning on vision, objectives, and goals to deliver impactful experiences.
Support creative production: collaborate with creative teams to bring bold ideas to life, ensuring the vision is translated into every detail of the event. Manage creative vendors and partners onsite to deliver exceptional experiences.
Source and negotiate vendors: identify and secure top-tier vendors, agencies, and suppliers, negotiate contracts, and build lasting partnerships.
Oversee risk management and contingency planning: secure necessary permits and insurance while managing risks and resolving onsite issues to keep events running smoothly.
Track budgets and financials: manage event production budgets meticulously, track expenses, and ensure events stay within allocated limits.
Coordinate project management: oversee detailed project workbacks, facilitate weekly progress meetings, and keep teams aligned on timelines and deliverables.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Have 4 years of experience in production / stage management, event production, agency event management / production, or similar roles.
Find deep value in bringing your whole self to work, celebrating differences in perspectives, and prioritize bringing joy to the front of your projects.
Have a proven track record of managing budgets over $500k.
Thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy working across multiple events.
Understand the value of stagecraft, nuanced transitional scripting in show flow development, and how to translate brand values to stages and screens.
A strong working knowledge of full-stack event audio visual elements, including Audio, Video, and Lighting. An understanding of fundamental video and audio signal flows in event and broadcast environments while not required, is a plus.
A hunger and desire to keep on top of the latest cutting edge event technology, and a desire to elevate and drive improvement in event quality.
Demonstrate strong cross-functional team management experience, with a deep commitment to fostering open communication, embracing a diversity of backgrounds and perspectives, and bringing your true self to work every day.
Enjoy finding innovative ways to use OpenAI tools and products to scale your team’s work.
Show a deep interest in artificial intelligence that benefits all of humanity.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family, with employer contributions to Health Savings Accounts
Pre-tax accounts for Health FSA, Dependent Care FSA, and commuter expenses (parking and transit)
401(k) retirement plan with employer match
Paid parental leave (up to 24 weeks for birth parents and 20 weeks for non-birthing parents), plus paid medical and caregiver leave (up to 8 weeks)
Paid time off: flexible PTO for exempt employees and up to 15 days annually for non-exempt employees
13+ paid company holidays, and multiple paid coordinated company office closures throughout the year for focus and recharge, plus paid sick or safe time (1 hour per 30 hours worked, or more, as required by applicable state or local law)
Mental health and wellness support
Employer-paid basic life and disability coverage
Annual learning and development stipend to fuel your professional growth
Daily meals in our offices, and meal delivery credits as eligible
Relocation support for eligible employees
Additional taxable fringe benefits, such as charitable donation matching and wellness stipends, may also be provided.

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Hard Skills & Tools

stage managementevent productionbudget managementAV coordinationproject managementrisk managementvendor negotiationcreative productionscriptingaudio visual elements

Soft Skills

collaborationcommunicationteam managementproblem-solvingadaptabilitycreativitydiversity and inclusionjoy in workinnovationcommitment