Lead event production and experiential marketing efforts for sports and entertainment programs, coordinating teams, budgets, vendors, and travel across events.

• Collaborate with a variety of specialty groups within Octagon (creative, client services, digital, etc.) to develop multi-faceted, branded experiences within sports and entertainment
• Will work on a variety of programs and projects with opportunities for both lead and support roles, but always as a part of a team
• Management of one or more direct reports is possible, leading all aspects of their early career development
• Hire vendors and partners to work alongside of and bring activation elements to life
• Host client and vendor/partner status calls during planning, providing relevant updates and ensuring deadlines are met
• Lead on-site staff and partners at events and activations
• Manage program budgets independently
• Work with internal colleagues to produce proposal decks and activation/execution guides
• Assist in brainstorms and thought leadership projects
• A moderate amount of domestic event travel will be required throughout the year, including nights and weekends

Requirements

• A passion for producing and managing events in the sports and entertainment field
• 4-6 years of work experience in event production or experiential marketing
• Flexibility to take on leadership or support roles, working well within a team-centric environment
• Effective communicator both in persuasive and concise speech and written documents/ communication
• Proactive, problem-solver, and doer
• Managing and prioritizing multiple projects with varying timelines and needs
• A knack and enthusiasm for being ‘in the weeds’ figuring out complex problems and leading teams to ultimate goals
• Willingness to work non-traditional event hours and travel for work
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, especially PowerPoint
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and stand for up to or more than 8 hours at a time