Deadline Hollywood: Events Specialist

Deadline is seeking a Events Specialist to join our team and contribute to the success of our signature events. As a key member of our team, you will work closely with our EVP of Production/Events, Events Director, and Events Manager. To be successful in this role, the ideal candidate should have a proven track record of event pre-planning, production and execution. You should possess exceptional organizational skills, as you will be responsible for handling multiple projects simultaneously and working well under pressure. Additionally, we are seeking someone who is a positive team-player and has a keen eye for detail.

PMC is committed to the health and wellness of our employees. As part of our company-wide rollout of PMC’s paid healthcare plan, for this role the company pays 100% of the monthly health, dental and vision plan premiums for the employee and their family.

As an Events Specialist, your responsibilities will include:

• Managing event set up, break down, and serving as a point person during events
• Assisting in event planning, including general admin, billing, RSVP tracking, vendor communication, and contracts
• Collaborating with partners to collect necessary assets for invitations, event websites, and programs
• Overseeing the timely acquisition and delivery of all event materials, including video clips, title treatments, key art, press notes, and bios, video screeners and ensuring their distribution to the appropriate departments.
• Managing event inventory and ensuring all necessary products are shipped to the venue and returned after the event
• Assisting with live event production as it pertains to overseeing virtual event pre-tapes and live streaming event days as well as stage management during live, in-person events
• Coordinating travel arrangements as necessary

Requirements:

• 3-4 years of relevant experience in event planning, production, and operations
• Strong working knowledge of virtual production platforms and processes
• Strong working knowledge of various video delivery formats
• Ability and willingness to travel, work evenings, and weekends as required
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to problem solve
• Works well under pressure
• Great at multi-tasking and handling multiple projects simultaneously

Typical wage range: $65K-65K. Factors that could be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, years of experience and comparison to current employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range. The total compensation package for this position will also include other elements, a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits including 401(k) eligibility and paid time off benefits. PMC is committed to the health and wellness of our employees. As part of our company-wide rollout of PMC’s paid healthcare plan, for this role the company pays 100% of the monthly health, dental and vision plan premiums for the employee and their family. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

It's All About You:

At PMC, your wellness is top of mind. We offer a comprehensive benefits package to nurture you and your loved ones, including pets! Our package includes Healthcare (medical, dental, and vision) HSA with an employer contribution, FSA (Healthcare, Dependent Care & Commuter), EAP, Life Insurance, 401K with an employer match, Paid Parental Leave, Long-term Disability, generous Paid Time off (PTO), Pet Insurance, and Home & Auto insurance. Our Wellness initiatives rotate yoga, meditation, wellness weeks on a variety of topics, and financial wellness. We continuously elevate our offerings with more, for you.

About Deadline:
Deadline Hollywood (Deadline.com) first began in March 2006 as Deadline Hollywood Daily, the 24/7 Internet version of Nikki Finke’s long-running LA Weekly “Deadline Hollywood” print column. In 2009, Nikki’s site was purchased by PMC (formerly known as Mail.com Media Corporation). It has become the authoritative source for breaking news in the entertainment industry and readers check the site multiple times each day. Deadline Hollywood is regularly included on lists of top entertainment websites. Influential industry leaders and key decision-makers across many fields track Deadline many times a day and its postings regularly receive more reader comments than all of the entertainment industry news sites combined.

About Penske Media Corporation:

Penske Media Corporation (PMC) is a leading global media and information services company whose award-winning content attracts a passionate audience. Since 2004, PMC has been a pioneer in digital media and a platform innovator, reaching viewers on all screens across its ever-growing constellation of iconic brands, which includes Deadline, Variety, Rolling Stone, The Hollywood Reporter, Billboard, Dick Clark Productions, WWD, SHE Media, Robb Report, Sportico, BGR, ARTnews, Fairchild Media, Vibe, IndieWire, Dirt, Artforum, Gold Derby, Spy.com and Luminate, the premier data and analytics company. PMC’s journalists and content creators deliver daily the most comprehensive news and information in their industries and areas of coverage, unequaled in ambition, depth, and courage. In addition, PMC owns several vital cultural events such as SXSW, LA3C, Life is Beautiful, Latin Music Week and ATX Television Festival. Headquartered in New York and Los Angeles with additional offices in 14 countries worldwide, PMC believes companies should not only be profitable but also forces for good www.pmc.com.