Production Director, Business Insider Live

Business Insider is hiring a Production Director to join our BI Live events team to lead end-to-end event production across our editorial and/or trade events portfolio.

Business Insider is for people who are driven, optimistic and always looking forward. Our mission is to inspire action through thought-provoking stories. We tell our audience what they want and need to know to improve their lives and the world with storytelling that is accessible, smart, sometimes unexpected, and always helpful. Our team members embody and uphold Business Insider’s three core values: we are all one team, we are effective, and we strive to get better every day.

Our BI Live events team is shaping the future of live journalism. We create impactful, timely, and immersive events that convene leaders and inspire action—and we’re looking for a Production Director who thrives on excellence and creativity.

The Role & Team:

As a Production Director you will oversee physical production, vendor management, run-of-show execution, and live technical direction, ensuring all Business Insider Live events are produced with excellence and precision.

The Production Director reports directly to the VP, BI Live and sits on the BI Live team. This position is based in our New York City HQ with an in-office presence of at least 3 days per week.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead production planning and execution for 15–20 annual live and hybrid events, from concept to wrap
• Manage event production timelines, budgets, and vendors (A/V, scenic, streaming, labor, etc.)
• Supervise on-site production teams and direct live shows, ensuring seamless execution and contingency planning
• Partner with editorial, creative, partnerships, and marketing teams to bring content visions to life on stage
• Own technical specs and show logistics, including run-of-show, rehearsals, and show calling
• Vet and maintain a preferred vendor network, negotiate contracts, and ensure all vendors meet BI’s production standards
• Support venue scouting, floor plans, and staging, collaborating closely with design and operations teams
• Implement sustainability, accessibility, and DEI best practices across all events
• Provide post-event analysis and production reporting to inform continuous improvement

The Ideal Candidate Has:

• Experience in live event production, with a strong portfolio of business or media events
• Proven success managing complex show formats, editorial programming, and client activations
• Deep knowledge of A/V systems, stage design, lighting, streaming, and broadcast production
• Strong leadership and crisis management skills in fast-paced, high-stakes environments
• Experience managing production budgets of $250K per event
• Excellent communicator and cross-functional collaborator
• Comfortable directing both in-person and hybrid/virtual events
• Ability to be based in NYC and in office 2-3 days per week
• Willingness to travel and work occasional evenings/weekends as needed

Salary & Benefits:

• Base salary: $115,000- $130,000 (dependent on skills, experience, and competencies)
• $15,000 Bonus
• Flexible PTO, 10 paid holidays, and 16 weeks of parental leave
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
• Matched and vested 401k plan
• Access to resources for financial planning guidance, family planning services, mental health reachout and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Additional benefits include commuter benefits, phone reimbursement, gym membership discounts, and more

Business Insider is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and, when making employment decisions, does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, age, nationality or national origin, religion, disability, familial status, and military or veteran status. We encourage members of traditionally underrepresented groups to apply.

Are you passionate about this opportunity, but worried that you don’t have 100% of the experience we’re looking for? We still want to hear from you! Apply online and let us know why you would make a great addition to Business Insider.

About Business Insider:

Business Insider is a global journalism company that covers the world of business, tech, innovation, and beyond. With headquarters in New York and offices in San Francisco, London, Belfast, and Singapore, we reach an audience of more than 375 million with storytelling that’s fascinating, unexpected, and always helpful.

As a company, we strive to be inspiring and effective, we value Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging. Our company motto is “get better every day,” which means we value all people. Diversity reflects the different life experiences, identities, and perspectives that make each of us unique. For more information on our DEI mission click here.