Director, Experiential

Chicago, IL (On-site)

$68K/yr – $96K/yrDirector/Executive5+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive end-to-end experiential marketing programs and client leadership for integrated activations across channels.

  • Must-have: 5+ years in experiential marketing and client management.
  • Standout: End-to-end production documentation and vendor management.
  • Strong cross-functional leadership and multi-initiative ownership.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead the strategic development of integrated marketing, promotional, and experiential programs aligned to client business objectives
  • Translate client goals, cultural insights, and industry trends into clear program strategies and creative briefs
  • Guide cross-disciplinary teams in concept development and program ideation
  • Lead and facilitate brainstorm sessions and creative workshops
  • Develop program frameworks, activation strategies, and execution roadmaps
  • Ensure experiential programs are integrated across social, digital, PR, and influencer channels
  • Apply audience insights and industry trends to strengthen strategic recommendations and innovation
  • Serve as primary day-to-day client lead across assigned programs and accounts
  • Build strong client relationships and act as a trusted advisor on experiential and brand engagement strategy
  • Lead client communications including presentations, program updates, and strategic recommendations

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, advertising, or a related field
  • 5+ years of experience in experiential marketing, brand activations, or integrated marketing
  • Demonstrated experience managing complex experiential programs and client relationships
  • Experience integrating experiential campaigns with digital, social, and PR strategies
  • Strong strategic thinking and creative problem-solving abilities
  • Proven ability to manage multiple projects, teams, and timelines simultaneously
  • Strong leadership and mentorship skills
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and client management abilities
  • Working knowledge of public relations and integrated marketing programs
  • Passion for culture, entertainment, sports, and brand experiences

    Benefits

    • DJEH offers a wide range of benefits: medical and dental insurance, vision, 401K, life insurance, disability insurance, paid time off, travel assistance and wellness programing.
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    United Entertainment Group

    UEG is a global entertainment, sports and lifestyle agency. We create breakthrough marketing by leveraging the people, properties, and platforms that shape culture. UEG was built with Hollywood powerhouse United Talent Agency and the world’s largest communications firm Edelman. Our insights, ideas, intel and access give brands the leading edge and inspire multi-channel activations.

    Founded in 2007
    New York, New York, USA
    169 employees (72 in marketing)

    Traffic Signals

    Monthly Visitors
    4.3K
    Traffic Source Mix
    Search
    25%
    Direct
    52.8%
    Referral
    6.1%
    Social
    14.6%
    Paid
    1.3%

    Headcount Trend

    Current headcount: ~169

    Marketing Team

    Marketing Team Size
    62 (37% of company)

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