Location
Glendale, CA | United States
Job description
Job Summary:
About the Role & Team
This is an Internal Assignment (IA) approved until the beginning of January 2025. The Event Manager reports to the Senior Event Manager. This role is part of a team that plans, develops and produces large-scale, complex and high-profile marketing-driven events in support of Disney Experiences!
What You Will Do
This leader will provide support for Disney Consumer Products Events. Demonstrating an understanding of strategic marketing and communications, the ideal candidate will demonstrate strong project management capabilities. The role will collaborate with internal and external partners to develop event programs that drive outstanding results that align with business goals and marketing objectives.
- Lead cross-functional teams, internal to marketing and communications, as well as external, through all phases of event production, including creative planning, development, budget management, logistical production, execution and post-event evaluation/recap
- We are seeking a leader who will serve as main communications point for all key partners on event-related details
- Assist in the budget development and management in a wide range of budget parameters
- Research and capture information needed to make informed decisions throughout all planning phases and recommend future improvements
- Participate in creative sessions to develop event concepts
- Develop and present creative and logistical plans/recaps to internal partners and Disney executives
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with key internal stakeholders and partners
- Cultivate and maintain effective external relationships with vendors and other crucial partners
- Stay informed of current industry trends, best practices and other information beneficial to role and leverage that knowledge to improve events
Required Qualifications & Skills
- Minimum of 5 years of event experience in a similar event management role
- Proven organizational, planning and project management skills
- Demonstrated ability to lead multiple complex projects with cross-functional teams
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple projects with varying priorities and deadlines
- Strong PC proficiency including: Microsoft Office &/or Mac (i.e., Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Keynote)
- Willingness and availability to travel domestically and internationally as needed, and work a varied schedule that may include evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary
- Demonstrated ability to present with confidence to all senior leadership levels
- Demonstrated creative and critical thinking skills
- Possess knowledge and effectively leverage trends and technology in events, improving the reach and relevancy to the audience
- Demonstrated skills in relationship management with the ability to develop professional partnerships in all aspects of the position that result in stable, consistent, reliable, and courteous communication
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior Disney experience and/or knowledge of the Disney brand
- Knowledge and experience working with digital technologies and Public/Media Relations and Public Affairs
- Bilingual/Multilingual abilities a plus
Education
- Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Business, Communications or equivalent work experience
The hiring range for this position in Glendale, CA is $77,100.00-$103,400.00 per year based on a 40 hour work week. The amount of hours scheduled per week may vary based on business needs. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.
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