Manager, Events
Description
We are seeking an Event Manager with strong logistical skills, who thrives in a fast-paced environment, works equally well on a team and independently, and is able to juggle multiple projects at once. The Event Manager will demonstrate ethical behavior, strong ownership of projects, logistical prowess, original thinking, sharp execution, and creative strategy to deliver elevated, meaningful engagements that build and maintain trust with stakeholders and internal teams. This go-getter has experience managing budgets, communicating with stakeholders, and is always detail-oriented.
A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Plan, coordinate, and manage successful, on-budget small to mid-size in-person and virtual experiences, corporate meetings, presentations, hospitality, and executive engagement programs, and other as-needed engagements
- Basic understanding of logistics for registration, air and ground transportation, and room block management with the ability to manage rooming lists and travel manifests on one's own.
- Negotiate vendor agreements, manage full event logistics, including food and beverage, rentals, layouts, etc.
- Manage the budget reporting process that includes event recaps, billing, and debriefs to all relevant teams and stakeholders
- Manage event playbook, creating workback schedules, DACI, invoice tracking, and budget reporting
- Communicate clearly and collaborate closely with FED Technology and Design teams, with a basic understanding of technical event needs, graphic specs, and production, to ensure everyone is clear on the overall event scope, planning needs, and strategic goals
- Provide support and guidance as needed throughout the planning process
- Support senior team members on larger-scale events, meetings, and hospitality programs, both domestic and international, as needed
- Establish marketing metrics to inform stakeholders on best practices and deliver ROI
- Be “in the know” on industry trends in order to support event strategy development across events through research and ideation
- Develop manageable goals that are project, department, and individually specific
Requirements
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
- Self-starter with the ability to collaborate across groups as well as work independently as needed to accomplish goals
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- Exhibit honesty, transparency, and ethical behavior at all times
- 5+ years of hands-on and supervisory experience in corporate events or with an agency
- Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Google Suite, Monday.com, basic database applications, and internet searches
- Ability to organize, prioritize, and multitask in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented, and ever-changing environment, and can make quick reflex decisions under pressure with grace
- Ability to work in the office a minimum of 4 days per week, when not onsite or traveling for events
- Ability to travel as needed, both domestically and internationally, depending on project and business needs
- Ability to stay sharp while working overtime, over many days during a project
- Willingness to get “hands dirty” with packing, unpacking, and lifting boxes, setting up a production office, and standing on feet for more than 4 hours at a time while on-site at events
- Bachelor’s degree
NICE TO HAVE BUT NOT A DEALBREAKER
- Beginner to intermediate experience with textual analysis in analytics reporting and AI
- Experience in the media a
Benefits & Perks
Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $74,000.00-95,000.00 annually. This role is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
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**Overview** FOX Entertainment, a premier national television broadcaster, is renowned for its combination of appealing primetime entertainment and powerful sports programming. It delivers 15 hours of weekly primetime programming to 208 local market affiliates, reaching approximately 99.9% of all U.S. television households. Among 18- to 34-year-olds, FOX has ranked among the top two networks in primetime entertainment for the past 23 years.