Event Director
Core
Lead end-to-end planning and delivery of major sponsorship activations, fan engagement experiences, hospitality programs, and branded event experiences for high-profile sporting and entertainment properties.
Role type
Senior IC Event Director
Builds
Major brand experiences, sponsorship activations, and hospitality programs for sports rights holders and brands.
Domain
Sports marketing and experiential events
Required skills
End-to-end event planning, team leadership, stakeholder management, budget management, new business development, supplier coordination, strategic advisory
Preferred skills
Experience in agency/sports/events environment, established industry network, resilience, adaptability
Technologies
Event management tools, project management software
Responsibilities
Lead planning and delivery of sponsorship activations and hospitality programs; Manage multiple projects across high-profile clients and rights holders; Act as a trusted senior advisor to clients and partners; Support client growth and contribute to new business presentations; Lead and mentor team members including one direct report
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with direct reporting