"event production," "event logistics," and "project management" aren't the only skills we found event producers list on their resumes. In fact, there's a whole list of event producer responsibilities that we found, including:
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Here are examples of responsibilities from real event producer resumes representing typical tasks they are likely to perform in their roles.
We calculated that 13% of Event Producers are proficient in Event Production, Event Logistics, and Project Management. They’re also known for soft skills such as Communication skills, Interpersonal skills, and Negotiation skills.
We break down the percentage of Event Producers that have these skills listed on their resume here:
Presented event production pitches utilizing extensive market analysis and client specific needs assessment.
Developed and tracked budgets, produced agendas, obtained necessary permits and coordinated all event logistics.
Project management and trouble-shooting, crisis management and public relations.
Utilized independent work style to effectively manage special event planning initiatives.
Help coordinate event details, vendor contracts, and creating the design for weddings and events.
Contract Audio Visual, Video Conferencing and Video Production Event Producer.
"event production," "event logistics," and "project management" aren't the only skills we found event producers list on their resumes. In fact, there's a whole list of event producer responsibilities that we found, including:
We looked at the average event producer annual salary and compared it with the average of a party coordinator. Generally speaking, party coordinators receive $16,814 lower pay than event producers per year.
As far as similarities go, this is where it ends because an event producer responsibility requires skills such as "event production," "event logistics," "project management," and "vendor contracts." Whereas a party coordinator is skilled in "kids," "cpr," "allergies," and "pos." So if you're looking for what truly separates the two careers, you've found it.
Party coordinators tend to reach similar levels of education than event producers. In fact, party coordinators are 3.5% less likely to graduate with a Master's Degree and 0.1% more likely to have a Doctoral Degree.
Now we're going to look at the planning committee member profession. On average, planning committee members earn a $24,411 higher salary than event producers a year.
Not everything about these jobs is different. Take their skills, for example. Event producers and planning committee members both include similar skills like "facebook," "twitter," and "social events" on their resumes.
While some skills are similar in these professions, other skills aren't so similar. For example, several resumes showed us that event producer responsibilities requires skills like "event production," "event logistics," "project management," and "event planning." But a planning committee member might use skills, such as, "safety committee," "community outreach," "financial statements," and "alumni."
On the topic of education, planning committee members earn higher levels of education than event producers. In general, they're 6.9% more likely to graduate with a Master's Degree and 0.1% more likely to earn a Doctoral Degree.
Let's now take a look at the site coordinator profession. On average, these workers make lower salaries than event producers with a $18,546 difference per year.
As mentioned, these two careers differ between other skills that are required for performing the work exceedingly well. For example, gathering from event producers resumes, they are more likely to have skills like "event production," "event logistics," "project management," and "event planning." But a site coordinator might have skills like "customer service," "data entry," "cpr," and "direct supervision."
Additionally, site coordinators earn a higher salary in the manufacturing industry compared to other industries. In this industry, they receive an average salary of $41,125. Additionally, event producers earn an average salary of $58,763 in the internet industry.
Site coordinators are known to earn similar educational levels when compared to event producers. Additionally, they're 4.9% more likely to graduate with a Master's Degree, and 0.5% more likely to earn a Doctoral Degree.
Now, we'll look at conference coordinators, who generally average a lower pay when compared to event producers annual salary. In fact, the difference is about $14,824 per year.
According to resumes from both event producers and conference coordinators, some of the skills necessary to complete the responsibilities of each role are similar. These skills include "event logistics," "event planning," and "vendor contracts. "
Each job requires different skills like "event production," "project management," "audio visual," and "booking," which might show up on an event producer resume. Whereas conference coordinator might include skills like "conference calls," "reservations," "audio visual equipment," and "conference planning."
Conference coordinators earn a higher salary in the telecommunication industry with an average of $48,429. Whereas, event producers earn the highest salary in the internet industry.
Conference coordinators reach similar levels of education when compared to event producers. The difference is that they're 2.3% more likely to earn a Master's Degree more, and 0.6% more likely to graduate with a Doctoral Degree.