Event Producer, APAC

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. Plan, build, and deliver assigned Evo events and activations across APAC, from production planning and vendor sourcing through on-site execution.

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeJapanMid-LevelSenior💰 ¥11,500,000 - ¥13,500,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in live event production and operations, with a strong focus on project management, vendor negotiation, and cross-functional collaboration. Proficient in managing budgets, schedules, and on-site execution while ensuring high-quality delivery across APAC markets.

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Live Event ProductionVendor ManagementProject ManagementJapanese Language ProficiencyCross-Functional Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Event Production PlanningBudget ManagementSchedule CoordinationContract NegotiationCost ReconciliationOperational Issue ResolutionProduction Workflow ManagementOn-Site Event ExecutionVendor SourcingEvent Milestone Tracking

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationNegotiation SkillsProblem-SolvingSound JudgmentAbility to Work Under Pressure

Industry Keywords

APAC MarketsBroadcast ProductionCreative CoordinationGamingEsportsEvent ActivationsFighting GamesEvent OperationsProduction PartnersVenue Operations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Plan, build, and deliver assigned Evo events and activations across APAC, from production planning and vendor sourcing through on-site execution.
Drive cross-functional alignment across Product, Marketing, Event Operations, Broadcast Production, and Business Development from initial concept through on-site delivery.
Coordinate day-to-day activities across internal teams, local production partners, venues, and vendors.
Ensure master project milestones, event product features, show programming, and on-site experiential builds are delivered on schedule, within budget, and to a high execution standard.
Develop production plans and detailed schedules, including venue requirements, layouts, staffing plans, vendor briefs, and build, rehearsal, and event-day milestones.
Adapt event delivery to local market language needs, venue procedures, and operating conditions.
Manage dependencies, resolve operational issues, assess proposed changes, and implement contingency plans.
Develop cross-functional execution plans for partner commitments, including publisher showcases, strategic partner activations, and regional operating partnerships.
Coordinate partner deliverables across Broadcast, Creative, and Event Operations, including stage share-of-voice, show floor footprints, digital broadcast assets, and promotional integrations.
Monitor on-site and on-stream delivery of contracted partner inventory and experiential commitments.
Prepare production estimates and manage approved event budgets, tracking commitments, costs, forecasts, and variances.
Reconcile final event production expenditures and partner fulfillment reports with Finance.
Source, evaluate, brief, negotiate with, and manage venues, production partners, and event vendors in Japan and assigned markets.
Lead on-site production through load-in, setup, rehearsals, live delivery, and breakdown.
Coordinate vendors and event crews while maintaining operational alignment with Event Operations and Broadcast Production.
Lead post-event reviews, document vendor performance and lessons learned, and recommend improvements.

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years in live event production or operations, including independently delivering events or substantial production workstreams and working with venues and vendors in Japan.
Professional fluency in Japanese for vendor management and on-site delivery.
Business-level English for international coordination and reporting.
Experience managing multiple production workstreams, schedules, budgets, and vendors, including proposals, scopes of work, contracts, purchase orders, and cost reconciliation.
Strong communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills, with sound judgment and the ability to coordinate internal teams and external partners under pressure.
Working knowledge of live event and venue operations, including coordination with broadcast, creative, and tournament teams.
Ability to work in Japan.
Willingness to travel across APAC and work on site during event preparation, delivery, and breakdown, including occasional evenings and weekends.
Bonus: Experience delivering events in additional APAC markets.
Bonus: An established network of venues and production suppliers in Japan.
Bonus: Interest or experience in gaming, esports, entertainment, or creator culture, with familiarity with fighting games and their communities.
Bonus: Familiarity with fighting games and their communities.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
401k plan available for employee contributions
Flexible work schedule
Generous PTO and company-observed holidays
Remote-first culture