Kroger studios virtual meetings & events producer

Create virtual and in-person experiences that connect with external stakeholders, improve associate engagement & communications, drive business results, and deliver on Our Purpose & Promise. Responsible for the oversight & execution of key virtual and in-person Kroger meetings/events. Work with cross-functional stakeholders and vendors to ensure quality content is designed and delivered with the desired audience experience. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

- Develop & execute events/meetings that further strategic communications initiatives, support Our Purpose & Promise, and the behaviors to achieve them

- Consult with business leaders & event planners in the design/coordination of key meetings/events for all audiences

- Lead the identification, adoption & operation of virtual experience platforms to provide for enhanced audience engagement vs standard ‘video conferencing’ software

- Partner to establish clear direction & expectations for deliverables, and to articulate a compelling & engaging vision for events

- Advise presenters on effective strategies to help connect their message with the audience & create/modify content for them onsite

- Create & acquire on-trend content (presentations & media) from business partners for events

- Establish creative direction in partnership with leaders, adhering to all relevant style guides

- Provide event layout feedback to vendors and virtual/physical stage direction to business presenters

- Manage & lead a team in operating a variety of software & equipment to create seamless/compelling events

- Write/review program proposals, budgets, creative treatments & preliminary schedules

- Serve as project manager by scheduling resources, coordinating creative efforts, communicating with clients, & adhering to project delivery dates

- Demonstrate current knowledge of trends & equipment; experiment with new ideas/technologies

- Create event plans, direct talent & production for live events, collaborate with production staff to create content & perform editing and shooting tasks

- Solicit, respond & act on feedback on event and program effectiveness

- Evaluate, measure & report on the effectiveness of events/meetings using results to strengthen future communications

- Travel to events/divisions (50%)

- Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Minimum

- 7+ years of experience in a live events or video production environment

- Strong written/oral communication skills

- Strong knowledge & leadership expertise of the total event production process, e.g., presentation guidance, audio support, vendor management and camera direction

- Ability to effectively prioritize & manage multiple complex projects simultaneously on deadline

- Ability to think and produce strategically & creatively

- Strong analytical, interpersonal & problem-solving skills

- Ability to work in multiple environments, e.g. arenas, event centers, conference rooms, hotels

Desired

- Bachelor's Degree related field ( i.e., communications or film & video production)

- Any experience directing & managing large-scale in-person live and virtual events

- Portfolio/examples of previous work

- Experience directing & managing large-scale in-person live and virtual events

- Strong working knowledge of relevant virtual meetings platforms, e.g. Teams, Zoom, BlueJeans

- Strong working knowledge of relevant software & hardware, e.g. PowerPoint, Playback Pro, AnalogWay switchers