We've got 5 things you need to know about being an associate producer, featuring one of our own Happily specialists.

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Here is a quick breakdown:

Event Role: Associate Producer

Team Happily Responsibility: Manage the run of show (ROS) for breakout sessions and breakout teams

Happily Studio: Production

Happily Team: Breakout

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Discover the basics as well some pro tips about being an associate producer from Arthur, a Happily specialist

Understanding where we might encounter variables that don’t necessarily fit our plan and how to navigate them and communicating that; I think adaptability is one of the biggest things we need on a project like this.

Arthur Kozlovski, Associate Producer, Happily

1. Where does an associate producer fit in the team?

An Associate Producer is added to a broadcast team when the event has 5 (or more!) breakout rooms. They work closely with the overall Producer, leading the ROS of the Breakout Rooms and managing all staff involved with the Breakout Rooms.

2. Adaptability is a must-have skill

Be open to feedback, listen to your team and be flexible to how things are approached. In the video interview above, Arthur expands on this idea and explains why it is so important as an Associate Producer.

3. Pro tip: Accommodate each unique breakout experience

More often than not, no two breakout rooms are the same. Have a baseline set of requirements for all the Breakout Leads, but also customize directions based on the experience (eg. a panel discussion vs a cooking class).

4. Pro tip: Foster fluid communication

As the buffer between the Producer and the Breakout Leads, constantly check-in to make sure that everyone has the knowledge and direction that they need.

5. Pro tip: Be analytical of your own directions

Seek and fill any holes in the Breakout Leads’ understanding of the ROS, altering your own instructions to ensure they have all the guidance they need.

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