Event Producer - Cities Without Houses

Role Overview

Soho House & Co is looking for a skilled and imaginative Event Producer to design and execute a dynamic year-round series of member events within the Cities Without Houses network across North America. Reporting to the Lead Event Producer, North America, you will oversee events from concept creation through on-site management and post-event review. This role is pivotal in delivering varied events including dinners, concerts, workshops, talks, parties, and partner activations, always aligning with membership and business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate multiple event projects simultaneously, managing every phase: planning, venue selection, creative direction, logistics, budgeting, contracts, talent procurement, communication, and onsite delivery.
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams like Membership Managers and partners to ensure events uphold high-quality, culturally pertinent experiences consistent with Soho House standards.
• Maintain excellent working relationships within creative, hospitality, and cultural industries while exercising sound judgment and working independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Ensure event health and safety compliance, risk assessments, permits, insurance, and incident protocols are rigorously applied.
• Represent Soho House professionally to members, talent, partners, and suppliers, and contribute to larger regional or global initiatives as needed.

Required Expertise and Experience

• A minimum of five years in event production or related fields such as cultural programming, hospitality, music, luxury lifestyle, fashion, or entertainment.
• Proven experience conceptualizing and managing complex, high-quality events from start to finish, including financial oversight and supplier negotiation.
• Strong organizational, project management, and detail-oriented skills, capable of juggling multiple priorities under pressure.
• Competence in event health and safety regulations, risk management, and operational logistics.
• Excellent communication abilities for drafting compelling event materials and coordinating internal and external stakeholders.
• Intuitive creative vision that enhances guest experiences through thoughtful design covering venues, styling, culinary offerings, ambiance, and service flow.
• Tech-savviness with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Trello, and familiarity with tools like GEM, Airtable, or Salesforce is beneficial.
• An active network within North American cultural and creative communities is a plus.
• Willingness and ability to travel frequently across North America and occasionally abroad, work flexible hours including evenings and weekends, and handle physical demands of event production.

Work Environment and Location

The role supports markets across North America and requires residing in the Central or Eastern time zones. It demands flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays aligned with event schedules.

Compensation and Benefits

• Annual salary range between $80,000 and $85,000 USD (specific to New York location; other locations may vary).
• Comprehensive healthcare including medical, dental, vision.
• Retirement plan with 2% company match.
• Paid vacation and sick leave.
• Opportunities for career advancement both domestically and internationally.
• Participation in community initiatives and sustainability projects.
• Access to various learning and development courses.
• Inclusive social events like fitness classes, cinema screenings, and culinary experiences, alongside complimentary meals during work shifts.