Technical Producer — Event Production

Job overview

The Technical Producer — Event Production role is onsite in Chicago, IL, with travel to client and venue locations for event previews and events. Salary is $50,000–$80,000 based on experience, plus commission per successful event sold. The role supports BlackOak Technical Productions and works with Kehoe Designs and related event teams to produce virtual, hybrid, and in-person events. The producer develops client relationships and turns event concepts into contracted, coordinated productions. The work spans sales, technical design, proposals, schedules, production documents, and collaboration with clients, venues, vendors, and internal teams to deliver events according to contracts and client expectations.

What you'll do

• Meet with clients to develop event technology designs and secure business
• collaborate on technology themes and designs
• prepare and negotiate proposals and sales presentations
• secure client commitments and signed contracts
• pursue sales and maintain client relationships
• cross-sell related services
• manage client communication and internal project coordination
• create production schedules, storyboards, and run-of-show documents
• coordinate virtual, hybrid, and in-person event components
• attend events and support execution
• maintain CRM and project records
• follow safety procedures and complete related administrative tasks.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

technical producer

event production

chicago il

blackoak technical productions

$50k–$80k salary

commission

event technology

lighting audio video staging

virtual events

hybrid events

live events

client relationships

travel to venues

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company matching
• paid vacation and holidays
• training and development
• flexible scheduling
• local and out-of-state event travel opportunities.

Why this role

The role may cross-sell services from Kehoe Designs Décor, The Geraghty, Floral Exhibits, and Entertainment. Evening and weekend availability is noted as part of flexible scheduling.

About the employer

Kehoe Designs Inc is hiring for this role. Industry: Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers. Sector: 71.