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Associate Manager, Event Production

Who We Are:

160over90 is a full-service cultural marketing agency. An integrated part of the Endeavor network, which includes entertainment agency WME and sports, fashion and events leader IMG, 160over90’s cultural insight, access and influence helps brands stay connected to what their consumers care about most. With offices in seven countries around the world, 160over90’s expertise spans experiential, creative, public relations, digital, social, impact, influence, higher education and more.

Endeavor is a global sports and entertainment company, home to the world’s most dynamic and engaging storytellers, brands, live events and experiences. The company is comprised of industry leaders including entertainment agency WME; sports, fashion, events and media company IMG; and premier mixed martial arts organization UFC. The Endeavor network specializes in talent representation, sports operations & advisory, event & experiences management, media production & distribution, experiential marketing and brand licensing.

We are seeking an Associate Manager, Production to support the planning and execution of experiential marketing programs. This position will consist of event design, planning, logistics coordination, event execution, and post event reporting/invoicing/reconciliation.

This associate account manager role requires extensive travel (both over the road and air travel) to and from event sites in support of all areas of the event execution including element transportation, installation, event management, and break down/dismantle. The candidate should be prepared for 50% travel during the first year, including weekends and some holidays. All appropriate business travel expenses will be company paid or reimbursed.

In the office, the position will be responsible for supporting event design, planning/preparations, recapping, maintaining personal expenses, and any other account related tasks that may arise. This position will be utilized in supporting additional key accounts as needed, as well as actively engaging in various company initiatives.

The position will also play a key role in managing client/program assets and allotted storage/warehouse space. This will include inventory management, vehicle and trailer maintenance, preparing and receiving account shipments, and event preparation.

The Associate Manager, Production is responsible for working effectively with both client and internal account teams to support event programs that achieve client results against established strategic & creative objectives, timelines and financial goals. The ideal candidate should have some relevant experience in experiential marketing production and execution, be self-motivated, thrive under pressure, work well in a fast-paced competitive industry, and have a passion for event production, execution and logistics.

The Associate Manager, Production will report to the Senior Manager, Production.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Support all aspects of event activation
Travel as needed, ensuring availability for all required event dates
Understand event budgets ensuring that financial goals are always met
Collaborate with Manager to support the activation plan, budgeting, event execution, recapping, and reconciliation
Take ownership of event and transportation elements
Collaborate with vendors to ensure quality and workability and that the various projects meet the core objectives of the program
Work closely with staffing agencies to support the hiring, training and managing the event staff needs for the programs
Manage the warehousing PO system and understand/execute the shipping process
Document and learn all aspects of the account elements to assist in creating manuals and/or physical training
Collaborate with peers in the department to foster innovation

QUALIFICATIONS:

1+ year experience in experiential marketing and/or event production
Touring/Road experience or CDL experience not required but a plus
Pays close attention to detail
Demonstrates knowledge and desire to learn event production
Excellent customer focus, interpersonal and written communication skills
Ability to handle numerous account tasks simultaneously with excellent organizational skills, while self-managing priorities and commitments
Ability to pro-actively anticipate obstacles and create solutions
Must possess a strong work ethic, can-do attitude, and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment
Willing and able to work nonstandard work hours and weekends as required (this is not a 9 to 5 job), and possess a good sense of humor!
Willing to travel at minimum 50% of the calendar year
Passion for new technology, sports and entertainment and live events

KEY ATTRIBUTES:

CREATIVE – not only can you deliver, but you are a forward-thinker
COMMUNICATIVE – be passionate about your beliefs
Say what you mean and show us you know your audience
CONNECTIVE – essential to being a partner is being able to connect with others on a personal & professional level
CHANGE AGENT – as our industry is continually evolving, so are our initiatives
CHAMPION – stand behind the team with support & praise; we win as a team!

Endeavor unites and brings people together in our love of sport, culture, and entertainment. We understand this can only be accomplished when we lead with a lens of diversity, equity, and inclusion in everything we do. As a global company that drives culture, we strive to reflect the world’s diverse voices.

Endeavor is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religion or belief.

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By 160over90

160over90 is a global, culturally-led creative agency with expertise across advertising, branding, experiential, brand partnerships, PR and communications. From offices in New York City, Los Angeles, London, Hong Kong and Sydney, 160over90 serves ...

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FUNDING

Public

INDUSTRY

Advertising & Public Relations

TEAM SIZE

No info

LOCATION

Hybrid, based in New York, NY

DATE POSTED

June 9, 2023