Event Manager - Brand Experience

New York, USA (Hybrid)

Salary Not AvailableMid Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive end-to-end event planning and on-site execution as an experienced Events Manager across live, hybrid, and virtual formats.

  • 3–5+ years in event planning/production with a track record of managing diverse events.
  • Strong project management, budgeting, and vendor negotiation skills.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Conceptualization and Strategy: Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to define event objectives, themes, and strategies. Develop and present comprehensive event proposals that bring the vision to life.
  • Project Management: Lead all aspects of event planning, including developing detailed project timelines, managing budgets, and coordinating with cross-functional teams (e.g., marketing, design, technical).
  • Vendor and Partner Management: Research, identify, and secure venues, vendors, and suppliers. Negotiate contracts and manage relationships to ensure all services are delivered to the highest standard.
  • Budget Oversight: Create and manage event budgets, track expenses, and ensure cost-effectiveness while maintaining quality.
  • Logistics and Production: Oversee all logistical details, including event flow, floorplans, staging, audio-visual (AV), lighting, and dĂ©cor. Develop and implement contingency plans for potential challenges.
  • Onsite Execution: Be present on-site to lead event setup, manage the production schedule, coordinate staff and vendors, and troubleshoot any issues that arise in real-time.
  • Communication: Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, vendors, and internal teams, providing regular updates and progress reports.
  • Post-Event Analysis: Conduct post-event evaluations, gather feedback, and analyze performance metrics to measure success and identify areas for improvement.

Requirements

  • Experience: A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in event planning and production, with a proven track record of successfully managing and executing a variety of events (e.g., corporate meetings, galas, conferences, concerts, festivals, brand activations). Experience with live, hybrid, and virtual events is required.
  • Education: A Bachelors degree in Event Management, Hospitality, Communications, Marketing, or a related field is preferred.
  • Skills:
    - Project Management: Mastery of project management principles and tools.
    - Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
    - Negotiation: Strong negotiation skills for securing favorable contracts with vendors.
    - Problem-Solving: The ability to think strategically and creatively to solve problems under pressure.
    - Organizational: Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
    - Technical Acumen: A solid understanding of event technology, including AV, staging, and audience engagement platforms.
    - Interpersonal: High emotional intelligence and the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and clients.
    - Personal Attributes: Self-starter, highly organized, flexible, adaptable, and able to remain calm and professional in a high-stress, deadline-driven environment.

Benefits

  • We offer a competitive package and benefits.
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Cheerful Twentyfirst

We’re a leading brand experience agency based in London, New York and Cannes. Strategic communications is at the heart of what we do, using innovative thinking to engage audiences through game-changing content and experiences.

Founded in 1985
London, England, GBR
74 employees (33 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
3.3K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
34.9%
Direct
49.8%
Referral
6%
Social
8.2%
Paid
1.1%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~74

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
16 (22% of company)