Application Deadline: 31 October 2024
Department: Events
Location: New York, New York
Compensation: $65,000 - $80,000 / year
Description
The Manager of Events and Live Journalism will play a crucial role in executing
Front Office Sports' expanding slate of in-person and virtual events. Reporting to the Director of Events and Live Journalism, you will support the larger event team with the planning and execution of 10+ events annually along with a robust awards program.
In this role, you will contribute to developing and maintaining our annual events strategy and integrated marketing plans. This role will require you to work cross-functionally with all internal departments, including Creative Strategy, Integrated Marketing, Brand Partnerships, Account Management, Audience & Growth, and Editorial Operations. Additionally, you will play a key role in managing external stakeholders including speakers, guests, vendors, and agency partners.
We are seeking a highly organized and motivated individual with an entrepreneurial spirit and the ability to manage multiple events simultaneously. This person must be willing to travel and support on-the-ground event execution ground as needed.
Key Responsibilities
- Support all FOS virtual and in-person events
- Develop, manage, and maintain all event trackers, status documents, and marketing plans
- Collaborate with and project manage event assets with a creative team including logos, signage, PR materials, social graphics, etc.
- Build event briefs for both internal departments and external stakeholders/vendors
- Collaborate with the Director of Events and Live Journalism to develop a comprehensive annual event strategy, identifying where, when, why, with who, and how we show up
- Strategically reporting and reviewing marketing strategies to optimize efforts
- Main front-of-house contact - responsible for communication with guests, attendees, and award submitters
- Ability to uniquely develop marketing copy to support FOS' wide variety of programs
- Work with cross-functional teams to develop integrated marketing plans that drive awareness and audience for the FOS brand and our partners
- Effectively communicate with internal and external clients including but not limited to speakers, guests, vendors, clients
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
- 5+ years of experience in events or experiential marketing capacity
- Bachelor's degree in marketing, business, or a related field
- Familiarity with event management programs– experience with creative software (Canva, Figma), WordPress, and email marketing programs is a plus
- A proven track record of working with and managing external partners and vendors
- High attention to detail and strong project management skills
- Team player, this role will cross-collaborate with internal teams daily
- An organized multi-tasker that can work on a variety of projects at the same time in a fast-paced environment
- A strategic thinker and a logical executor
- A calm problem solver, with the ability to adapt to ever-changing situations and provide solutions
Perks & Benefits
- Hybrid employees work from FOS's New York office three days a week, while remote employees can opt for an Upflex coworking membership.
- All employees receive a quarterly FlexFund or a stipend to use towards home office or commuter needs.
- Generous PTO policy to use as you please, plus sick time and company holidays.
- Employer-sponsored health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision.
- Wellness perks include a Health Advocate, TelaDoc, and Talkspace.
- An annual professional development stipend and endless development opportunities at a growing startup.
- Plan for your future with our 401(k) plan, complemented by a 3% company match. We believe in supporting your long-term financial goals.
- Thrive in a dynamic environment with endless development opportunities at our growing startup. Leverage an annual professional development stipend to invest in your career advancement.