Job Details
MANAGER, EVENTS
MANAGER, EVENTS
Summary
The Manager of Events Marketing will report into the Vice President, Events Marketing and will take on projects as assigned. This will include the management and coordination of events in support of theatrical entities, including premieres, tastemakers, press junkets, experiential activations, internal meetings, executive summits, and retreats.
Category
Live Event / On Location Services
Marketing / Advertising / Pr Services
Project Manager
Location
Greater Los Angeles Area
Time Period
Full Time
Posted Date
Dec 06, 2023
Start Date
N/A
End Date
N/A
Job Description
The Manager of Events Marketing will report into the Vice President, Events Marketing and will take on projects as assigned. This will include the management and coordination of events in support of theatrical entities, including premieres, tastemakers, press junkets, experiential activations, internal meetings, executive summits, and retreats. In addition, this role includes the oversight of all vendors and support staff necessary to effectively execute these events.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Work with the Vice President, Events Marketing and key internal executives in the development and execution of integrated event plans.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Work with the Vice President, Events Marketing and key internal executives in the development and execution of integrated event plans.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with internal and external teams on event logistics for all events, including but not limited to: RSVPs, ticketing, talent arrivals, event production, transportation, grooming, security, publicity, and social media needs
- Support and/or independently to manage events as assigned, with associated tasks including:
- Work with internal teams to produce a wide variety of events with innovative approaches to engage guests
- Lead event meetings when applicable and communicate pertinent information
- Create and manage event budgets from implementation, sign off, tracking, and reconciliation
- Work with the studio operations and facilities teams to manage on-lot union labor, load-in/load-out schedules with external vendors, and securing space and locations for on-lot activities
- Build schedule and itineraries for event needs: run of show, load-in/out, staffing, setup needs, talent/filmmaker itineraries
- Support key aspects of events including management of production agency, work-back schedule, talent, venue negotiation and procurement, design/décor, catering, travel
- Understand and anticipate industry trends that will affect SPE in the short and long term
- Effectively communicate, support, and manage expectations of key stakeholders and executives at SPE events
- Facilitate design and creation of event materials and secure all necessary approvals from Legal and Financiers
- Oversee creation and implementation of collateral materials including invitations, screening and party tickets, staff badges, parking passes; in conjunction with RSVP grids, contractual obligations, ticket allotments, seating requests, special requirements for talent, filmmakers, and SPE executives
- Research and actively seek out new vendors to keep events fresh and innovative
- Work with Sony groups and partners to fulfill initiatives, contractual obligations, and partner needs: including but not limited to, cross divisional promotions, inclusive of premiere activations
- Collaborate with the Sony S3 team on health and safety protocols on all events
- Liaise and collaborate with social media team for celebrity/influencer outreach, social media influencers, ticketing, and participation
- Work in partnership with the exhibitor relations team for all in-theater setup and needs
- Achieve sponsorship needs in coordination with the promotions and partnerships team to fulfill contractual obligations for red carpet events
- Spearhead experiential stunts and activations in conjunction with existing premieres and events, as well as stand-alone marketing initiatives
- Continually evaluate effectiveness of events as they relate to overall return in alignment with divisional and company goals
REQUIREMENTS:
• Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent work experience
• Four to six years minimum experience with large scale, high budget, premium quality event planning and execution
• Studio, agency, network or production experience is highly preferred
• Must be a flexible, creative problem-solver with a positive demeanor
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Photoshop or Adobe InDesign, Internet research
• Must be self-motivated, organized, with superb attention to detail
• Ability to juggle multiple projects under deadlines, work independently with the ability to set appropriate priorities
• Must be customer service focused with high emotional intelligence
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Must be comfortable and effective in fast-paced, high energy, high visibility environments
The anticipated base salary for this position is $78,100 to $103,500.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent work experience
• Four to six years minimum experience with large scale, high budget, premium quality event planning and execution
• Studio, agency, network or production experience is highly preferred
• Must be a flexible, creative problem-solver with a positive demeanor
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Photoshop or Adobe InDesign, Internet research
• Must be self-motivated, organized, with superb attention to detail
• Ability to juggle multiple projects under deadlines, work independently with the ability to set appropriate priorities
• Must be customer service focused with high emotional intelligence
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Must be comfortable and effective in fast-paced, high energy, high visibility environments
The anticipated base salary for this position is $78,100 to $103,500.
Job Type
Full Time
Weekly Limit
N/A
Shift
Day
Attached Files
N/A