Event Manager

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The Event Production Manager position is a full-time, salaried position responsible for the day-to-day production needs of THE FIRM EVENT DESIGN. The ideal candidate will have great project management skills, people skills, active listening and communication skills, and the ability to function in a high pressure and fast paced environment. This person will also manage budgets to ensure financial profitability and bring value to our clients. They possess the ability to juggle a variety of tasks and collaborate with multiple teams to successfully execute events. This role will report directly to the company’s CMO.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage all details of events and production
• Creating comprehensive timelines, proposals, and decks for potential projects
• Coordinating with vendors both in the preliminary planning stages as well as on site
• Help define event concepts and decks for client presentations
• Manage and negotiate vendors and vendor contracts
• Managing budgets for upcoming proposals/projects
• Manage client billing and follow-up reports for each event
• Work on multiple events simultaneously
• Help manage and archive event photos for social media and the company’s website
• Travel for site visits and out-of-town events
• Participate in client outreach activity & new business proposals
• Help promote and share events and company news on social media

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• 5 years of professional experience in events/production industry
• Client focus with attention to detail, flexibility and accountability for results
• Extraordinary organizational skills, self-motivation and intuition
• Thrive in a fast paced, agency environment
• Basic knowledge of audio, lighting, video and rigging systems
• Deadline oriented and creative problem solver
• Outstanding organizational and project management skills
• Effective communicator and presenter
• Ability to positively interact, influence and motivate clients, the internal team, and vendors
• Ability to effectively manage tasks across multiple projects/various clients at the same time
• Budgeting and negotiation skills
• Flexibility with hours and comfort with travel
• A team player with strong people skills
• Understanding of permitting standards a plus
• Ability to have fun on the job while maintaining professionalism
• Excellent computer skills on Microsoft Office and social media sites

MISC

• Mix of working from home and company office
• Some travel required for out of town jobs and site visits

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $80,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Culver City, CA 90232: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Events management: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Culver City, CA 90232