Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end planning and execution of experiential activations across entertainment properties and pop culture tentpoles
• Develop activation strategies that authentically connect Fanatics Collectibles with entertainment fandoms and drive collector engagement
• Manage relationships with entertainment property partners to secure optimal brand positioning and activation opportunities
• Collaborate with creative and production agencies to develop compelling, on-brand experiences
• Oversee event budgets including forecasting, vendor negotiation, and budget reconciliation
• Coordinate cross-functionally with product, content, and commerce teams to align activations with product launches and marketing campaigns
• Manage activation timelines, production schedules, and vendor deliverables to ensure flawless execution
• Lead on-site operations during activations, managing staff, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring brand standards are maintained
• Develop post-event recaps with insights, performance metrics, and recommendations for future activations
• Stay current on entertainment industry trends, pop culture moments, and emerging properties relevant to collectibles audience

Requirements

• 5-7 years' experience in event planning/production at entertainment properties, leading consumer brand, or successful creative marketing agency
• Demonstrated experience executing activations at major entertainment events and fan conventions
• Strong understanding of entertainment fandom culture and ability to create authentic, engaging brand experiences
• Proven track record managing external creative agencies and production vendors; ability to drive quality output while managing budgets
• Effective budget management across multiple concurrent activations
• Excellent project management skills with ability to manage complex timelines, multiple stakeholders, and shifting priorities
• Experience with on-site event operations including staff management, vendor coordination, and issue resolution
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills; comfortable working with product, content, commerce, and creative teams
• Exceptional communication skills with ability to present concepts and updates to leadership
• Solution-focused attitude with ability to think creatively under pressure and adapt to changing circumstances
• Passionate about entertainment, pop culture, and the intersection of fandom with collectibles
• Willingness to travel for events, site visits, and partner meetings

Benefits

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