Event Production Manager

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced and hands-on Event Production Manager to join the Events team at cult. The role will involve planning and executing corporate, sports, community, and large-scale events, working closely with internal teams, clients, vendors, and partners to deliver high-quality event experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end planning and execution of events, from concept and planning through on-ground execution and closure.
• Manage event production, including venue setup, branding, equipment, technical requirements, vendors and manpower.
• Work closely with clients, partners and internal stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver events as per agreed timelines and quality standards.
• Develop detailed event plans, production schedules, run-of-show documents and execution checklists.
• Manage external vendors and production partners, including negotiations, coordination and on-ground supervision.
• Ensure events are delivered within agreed budgets and timelines while maintaining quality.
• Troubleshoot and manage on-ground challenges in a fast-paced event environment.
• Conduct post-event reviews and identify opportunities to improve execution and efficiency.

What We’re Looking For

• 3–5 years of experience in event management, preferably across corporate events, sports events, large-scale consumer events or experiential activations.
• Strong hands-on experience in event production and on-ground execution.
• Good understanding of event planning, production, vendor management, logistics and venue operations.
• Strong project management and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities around event timelines.
• Strong attention to detail and a problem-solving mindset.
• Willingness to travel and work on weekends/extended hours depending on event requirements.
• Specialisation or strong experience in event production will be an added advantage.

The ideal candidate is highly hands-on, takes strong ownership of execution, understands the nuances of putting together large-scale events, and can independently drive an event from planning to successful on-ground delivery.