About 1stAveMachine

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1stAveMachine is an award-winning creative production company based in Brooklyn, NY with offices in LA, London, and Buenos Aires. Since 2004, we've been producing groundbreaking work across video, digital, and experiential for brands like Google, Gatorade, Facebook, Samsung, and IBM. Rooted in a culture of collaboration, we bring together directors, artists, designers, and storytellers to craft ideas that involve, entertain, and move people.

About the Role

1stAveMachine is seeking an Experiential and Events EP to lead and build upon our expanding experiential department We are looking for a strong, multi-faceted, innovative, and forward-thinking leader with deep expertise in live events and activations who is ready to take ownership of ambitious, first-of-their-kind projects and drive them from pitch through delivery.

What You'll Do:

• Lead and build our expanding experiential department
• Own the full production lifecycle of large-scale live events and brand activations, from concept through execution
• Manage multiple large-scale projects simultaneously without dropping the ball on scope, timeline, or margin
• Maintain accountability from pitch through delivery, ensuring creative ambition and budget stay aligned throughout
• Partner with the team on new business pitches and proposals, helping shape and estimate experiential opportunities
• Manage and maintain visibility into project pipelines, budgets, and forecasting
• Partner closely with our suite of sister companies, including SpecialGuest, SpecialGuestX, Studio PPS, Ammolite Machine, 1stAveDesign, and Mudge to develop bold, innovative experiential concepts
• Manage budgets, timelines, vendors, and on-site production teams with precision
• Serve as the senior point of contact for clients, agencies, and partners on all experiential projects
• Build and mentor a team of experiential producers as the department grows

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in experiential production, live events, and brand activations
• Proven track record delivering large-scale, award-winning experiential work
• Experience managing projects in the $2M+ budget range
• Deep industry relationships with vendors, venues, and brand/agency partners
• Experience at a top-tier experiential agency or production company
• Strong commercial awareness: You understand the business side of production, not just the creative side
• A natural problem solver who stays calm under pressure and leads teams to do the same
• Strong leadership, communication, and client management skills
• Comfortable working across cross-functional teams
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for innovative, culturally relevant work
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, creative, collaborative environment

What We Offer:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Mental health support
• 401k with company match
• Paid parental leave
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Remote work
• Additional benefits available

EEO Statement: 1stAveMachine is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.