Freelance Experiential Producer
FTP Agency | Food Truck Promotions · New York, NY · 3 wk ago
RemoteRemoteProduct$60–$100/hrContract
About the role
We are building out our Freelancer list with a focus on Producers based in LA, NYC, Miami and Austin. We are looking for detail-obsessed, hustle-friendly Experiential Producers to help plan and execute brand experiences, from pop-ups and campus tours to large-scale street activations. You'll own projects end to end, including: scoping, budgeting, vendor wrangling, timelines, permits, onsite ops, and post-event wrap.
What You'll Do
- Pre-Production
- Build production timelines, runs of show, and checklists
- Source and manage vendors
- Build and maintain accurate production budgets
- Support permitting and compliance
- Coverage creative deliverables
- Client & Internal Coordination
- Act as the quarterback across teams and clients - keeping projects, systems and stakeholders aligned
- Ensure unparalleled communication and follow-through
- Partner with design, social/content, and account teams to keep everything on-brand and on-point
- Onsite Execution
- Take the lead on event ops, making sure every detail comes together perfectly—curveballs included
- Post-Event
- Collect key event metrics
- Organize photo and video highlights
- Turn insights into recap decks and actionable takeaways for future tours
Requirements
- 2-5 years in experiential/events/production, agency or brand side
- Experience owning project coordination from start to finish
- Strong organization and follow-through; you live in spreadsheets and checklists
- Clear, professional communication with clients and vendors. Willing to work early mornings, nights, weekends as needed
- Proficiency with Google Workspace; familiarity with GSuite/Monday/Hubspot or similar
Extra Points (Nice to Have)
- Hands-on experience with mobile/vehicle activations (food trucks, step vans, trailers), including wraps, generator/power, parking plans, and DOT basics
- Knowledge of NYC/major-market permitting
- Basic Adobe/Canva skills
- Experience with generative Al
- Experience staffing brand ambassadors and training teams onsite
- Comfort with measurement tools (QR flows, foot-traffic counters, surveys)
- A valid driver's license
How We Work
- Fast-moving, highly collaborative team that values proactive problem-solving
- Clear ownership with support from senior producers and check-in cadences
- Safety-first mindset and respect for community/venue rules
Compensation
- $60-100/hr
- $750-1k per day for on-site event management + travel and lodging
Benefits
- Competitive Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
- Paid vacation & sick time
- 401k matching
- Professional Development support
- Work from Home flexibility (up to 75 days per year)
- Bonus potential in addition to base salary compensation
- Weekend work stipend