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DIRECTOR, EVENTS
DIRECTOR, EVENTS
Summary
The Director of Events is a tried and tested event planning and execution expert. Manage all event operations and logistics including space planning, attendee journey, F&B, security, fabrication and build, event registration, large-scale and complex vehicle movements, and all other corresponding event needs.
Category
Live Event / On Location Services
Project Manager
Location
Greater Los Angeles Area
Time Period
Full Time
Posted Date
Mar 20, 2024
Start Date
N/A
End Date
N/A
Job Description
FOX Experience & Design (FED) is the internal brand engagement and experiential group providing strategic ideas, planning, and production in events, design, and technology to all divisions of FOX Corporation, including FOX Entertainment, TUBI Media Group, FOX Sports, Ad Sales, News, Distribution, and FOX Corporate.
The Director of Events is a tried and tested event planning and execution expert; is a strategically creative thinker; the definition of a team player; a proven leader that has their finger on the pulse of the event world; knows how to effectively communicate to Sr. Executives; provides clear, concise and actionable direction to their teammates and co-collaborators, as well as to the teams that will make their vision come to life; and is someone who looks beyond the production, operations and logistics to provide elevated and meaningful engagements that create and maintain strong connections between consumers, clients, and internal stakeholders to the FOX family of brands.
A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage all event operations and logistics including space planning, attendee journey, F&B, security, fabrication and build, event registration, large-scale and complex vehicle movements, and all other corresponding event needs
- Manage internal and freelance staff on multiple events, across multiple business units simultaneously
- Manage and train junior internal team members, creating and fostering a collaborative and nurturing environment for them to grow and become the next generation of event leaders
- Forecast and manage event budgets, creating quarterly reporting to help inform YoY planning
- Understand changing corporate initiatives and be able to translate them into events
- Lead strategic and creative event ideation
- Lead stakeholder conversation, presenting strategic plans that focus on overall business goals to activate in tandem with live events that deliver an ROI
- Lead successful, on-budget, mid to large-scale events including but not limited to executive engagement/hospitality programs, corporate meetings, retreats, and special projects
- Establish event metrics/KPIs with stakeholders to confirm goals and measure success
- Develop event partners & partnerships that are mutually beneficial, elevate events, help offset costs, and positively impact the event’s bottom line
- Negotiate contracts and vendor agreements by cross-collaborating with FOX legal and other necessary teams
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
- Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years experience in event planning and operations, with a proven track record of developing, managing and executing large-scale, in-person events
- Supervisory experience in Corporate Events, Experiential Marketing, or with an Experiential Agency
- Ability to lead, prioritize, and multi-task in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented, and ever-changing environment while projecting grace under pressure
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing with C-Suite level executives as well as stakeholders from various business units
- Ability to effectively and efficiently delegate
- Ability to travel within the U.S. and occasionally globally
- Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, basic database applications, internet searches
Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is: $95,000.00-135,000.00 annually for California.
Job Type
Full Time
Weekly Limit
N/A
Shift
Day
Attached Files
N/A