About Us:

We’re Yakkazoo, a full service marketing consultancy. We blend data, strategy, creative, experience and media to create work that has a real business impact for our clients.

We are creative thinkers who take risks to solve problems and drive great results. We live by our “Go Beyond” motto, embracing change whilst always wanting to learn, grow and make a difference.

Yakkazoo is an independent agency, part of the Australian owned and family run Venetian Media Group with offices in Sydney and Melbourne.

Visit Yakkazoo.com to learn more

About the Role:

The Event Producer plays a pivotal role in the successful end-to-end delivery of events, activations, and integrated campaigns at Yakkazoo. With 5+ years of agency experience, this role demands a high level of autonomy, strategic oversight, and proven ability to manage complex, high-value projects with confidence.

Producers are responsible for leading medium-to-large-scale projects, managing budgets, timelines, and creative execution while serving as a trusted client partner. They are expected to drive project momentum, support the development of junior team members, and contribute to operational excellence across the Events & Experiences team.

Primary Objectives:

To contribute to the successful execution of projects by:

Managing timelines and logistics efficiently

Supporting client and supplier communications

Delivering events that meet client expectations and budget goal

Maintaining strong internal collaboration and use of agency systems

Responsibilities may include:

Lead and oversee the planning, production, and post-event wrap of large-scale live events, brand activations, and integrated experiences

Develop and manage detailed project plans, critical paths, and production schedules
Prepare, present, and manage end-to-end budgets, including financial approvals, supplier negotiations, POs, and reconciliations

Serve as the day-to-day contact for clients, providing strategic input, status updates, and proactive communication

Write comprehensive creative and production briefs; liaise with Creative Studio, Strategy, Media and Digital teams

Source and manage venues, suppliers, talent, speakers, and contractors—negotiating and overseeing execution

Ensure all required WHS, risk assessments, and compliance documentation are completed and submitted

Lead internal and client WIPs with structured updates and documentation

Oversee on-site delivery of events, including managing crew, logistics, schedules, suppliers, and client experience

Conduct post-event debriefs and deliver case study documentation for internal records and agency learnings

Support the professional growth of Event Managers and Coordinators through feedback and guidance

Contribute to agency operations, systems refinement, and cross-team collaboration initiatives

Remain up to date with market trends, technologies, and creative formats in experiential marketing

About You:

What we’re looking for:

5+ years Agency experience in event management and coordination

Proven ability to manage end-to-end event delivery for major clients

Excellent time, financial, and stakeholder management skills

Strong written and verbal communication; confident presenter

Comfortable working independently and as a team lead

Are an experienced MS Office & Google Suite user with Procim and/or Click Up experience

Have a keen interest in current and emerging technologies.

A critical thinker, passionate about innovation and has commercial awareness

Have at least 5+ years’ Agency experience in event management and coordination

Sydney-based—able to work from the Pyrmont office 4 days per week

Have the ability to work as part of a team and align with Yakkazoo’s values (Brave Explorer, Loyal Companion & Passionate Storyteller)

Benefits:

In addition to competitive remuneration and bonus scheme you will enjoy:

Five additional annual leave days per year

Domestic and international travel

Regular creative offsites, including theatre, events, exhibitions and experiences