Program Producer

Program Producer

Reporting into: SVP, Production Director

Location: New York, NY

Your Role:

Program Producer is responsible for organizing and executing company events, meetings, and team-building activities that enhance employee engagement and company culture. This role involves planning, coordinating logistics, managing budgets, and ensuring seamless execution of internal events, from small cultural gatherings to large company-wide panels and presentations.

What You Do:

Event Planning & Execution:

• Schedule, Plan, organize, and execute internal company events, including team-building activities, town halls, ERG events, holiday parties, and cultural committee events
• Develop event concepts aligned with company culture and goals
• Coordinate logistics such as location (within the office), rehearsals, catering, AV setup, and guest speakers
• Oversee event setup and execution, ensuring a smooth experience for attendees

Budget & Vendor Management:

• Develop and manage event budgets
• Source, negotiate, and coordinate with vendors, including caterers, decorators, entertainers, and speakers
• Track expenses and process invoices

Employee Engagement & Communication:

• Partner with HR, PR and ELT to align event goals with company culture and employee engagement
• Create and distribute promotional messaging, invitations, and reminders for events
• Partner and collaborate with ERGs, Culture Committee and teams across the agency
• Gather feedback from employees and ELT to continuously improve event planning

What You Bring:

• 2 years of experience in event planning or employee engagement programs
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to handle multiple events simultaneously
• Excellent communication, writing and interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail is a must
• Ability to think creatively and problem-solve in high-pressure situations
• Experience working with budgets and vendor negotiations

At McCann New York, each team member plays a significant role in our success. We recognize that our team members' contributions may extend beyond this job description. The job description is designed to outline primary responsibilities, qualifications, and role scope. It does not restrict team members or the organization to only those specified duties.

Location:

McCann New York team members must reside in or be willing to relocate to the New York Tristate area unless otherwise agreed upon by their manager and McCann New York’s Human Resources team. McCann New York is a hybrid workplace with three days in-office per week.

Salary Range:

$70,000 – $80,000. Salary ranges depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position; the associated discipline market considerations; budgetary considerations; tenure and standing with the company (applicable to current employees); as well as the employee’s/applicant’s background, pertinent experience, and qualifications.

How We Uphold McCann Values:

Bravery: We embrace innovation and take thoughtful risks to drive bold ideas forward.

• We approach challenges with courage, resilience, and an openness to new ideas. We encourage respectfully pushing boundaries, thinking outside the box, and proposing bold, innovative solutions, even if they come with some risk. Being brave also means standing up for what we believe in, respectfully challenging the status quo when necessary, and speaking up for others.

Integrity: We are honest, transparent, and hold ourselves accountable in all that we do.

• We consistently follow through on commitments, speak up when something feels off, and communicate openly, even when it’s challenging. We take responsibility for our actions and decisions, are willing to admit mistakes, and are always aiming to do the right thing. By exemplifying integrity, we build trust within our teams and with our Clients, laying a foundation of reliability and respect across all our interactions.

Generosity: We create a collaborative, inclusive environment by supporting, celebrating, and uplifting each other with kindness, compassion, and empathy.

• We go above and beyond for others, showing kindness and giving time and resources to help our colleagues succeed. This includes sharing knowledge, mentoring, and being a resource for others, as well as celebrating others’ accomplishments and contributions. We believe in creating a collaborative and supportive environment where we lift each other up. Generosity also means being inclusive, welcoming diverse perspectives, and showing empathy for others’ experiences and challenges.

How We Care for McCanners:

• Competitive insurance coverage, inclusive of medical, dental, and vision
• Time Well Taken: paid time off to take personal/vacation time off away from work as you deem consistent with your duties, the Company’s needs and its obligations
• 80 hours of Paid Sick Time per calendar year
• 21 paid Company Holidays
• Access to Spark, a learning and skill platform for your growth and development
• 401k Retirement with 6% employer matching
• Maternity, Adoption and Parental Leave ranging from 12 to 16 weeks
• Wellness resources, including free access to Headspace

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:

The strength of our creative capability and innovative thinking has led to some of the world's most celebrated, effective, game-changing work for top brands. Maximizing that strength means bringing together an extensive mix of socially, culturally, and cognitively diverse talent — and creating conditions where they feel empowered to boldly share the fullest expression of their unique worldview. We fiercely believe in the power of creativity and innovation to positively influence society and inspire greater equity and inclusion within the communities we serve. So, every day we deliberately and intentionally choose to embody our global philosophy of Conscious Inclusion and, in turn, fuel our mission to help brands earn a meaningful role in people's lives.