Associate Director, Experiential
Develop concepts and budgets for custom events, tentpoles and franchises. Act as senior producer on tentpoles, custom events, editorial initiatives, marketing partnerships and key additional projects.
- Collaborate with Experiential leadership, GMs, Vox Creative, Network development, editorial teams and sales to develop concepts tied to key events, cultural moments and/or launches. Ideate, scope, develop and manage a range of integrated programs on behalf of the varied networks
- Manage event production elements including P&L development and budget tracking, production schedules and timelines, venue and/or platform management, on-site/virtual branding elements, food and beverage, talent booking/prep, guest engagement and sponsor activations
- Participate in the development of sponsor opportunities/packages and go to market integrations for tentpole events and franchises
- Participate directly with internal and external stakeholders on calls and in meetings to ensure event concepts and proposals are delivered, production is on track, and clients’ expectations and goals are met
- Work closely with marketing lead and design on strategy and timeline to create targeted guest list and ensure strong attendance for select events and activations
- Manage packaging, sales material development, pitching and lead the production, logistics and execution of key experiential and activations affiliated with marketing partnerships including Tribeca Film Festival, Sundance Film Festival and more as they develop
- Lead internal brainstorms and concept development for RFP’s, RFI’s and proactive event pitches for tentpoles, bespoke activations, franchises and editorial initiatives; bringing big creative thinking, writing and visual presentation skills to each proposal and pitch
- Work closely with and mentor junior team members
- Research industry standards and partnership opportunity, trends, event concepts (both virtual and in-person), and monitor competitive brands' events to ensure Vox Media remains on trend and innovative within the industry
- Other responsibilities as assigned by manager or supervisor.
Position Type: Temporary, Full-Time (6-month assignment)
PAY TRANSPARENCY
The salary range listed below represents the minimum and maximum base pay for this position at the time of this posting. Final salary offered to the candidate selected for the position will be based on factors including but not limited to the candidate's skills and experience.
Vox Media is committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone can show up as their authentic selves and create their best work. We recognize that great stories, platforms, products and services come from people with all manner of backgrounds and experiences. We recognize that our commitments require ongoing work and sustained attention, as well as adaptation to new insights and best practices.
Vox Media is an Equal Opportunity Employer and qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, national origin, protected veteran status, age, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state, or local law. Vox Media will also consider all qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with applicable Fair Chance laws. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations as part of the application process to candidates with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact our recruiting team ([email protected]).
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Skills Required
- Develop concepts and budgets for custom events, tentpoles and franchises
- Act as senior producer on tentpoles, custom events, editorial initiatives and marketing partnerships
- Manage event production elements including P&L development, budget tracking, schedules, venue/platform management and on-site/virtual execution
- Manage talent booking/prep, food and beverage, guest engagement and sponsor activations
- Participate in development of sponsor opportunities/packages and go-to-market integrations
- Create packaging, sales materials, pitch and lead production/logistics for experiential activations
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders (marketing, editorial, sales, design) to drive attendance and event strategy
- Lead brainstorms, respond to RFPs/RFIs and produce creative written and visual proposals
- Mentor and manage junior team members
- Research industry trends, partnership opportunities and competitive events (virtual and in-person)
What We Do
Vox empowers talented web voices and their audiences on @sbnation, @verge, @polygon, @eater, @curbed, @racked and @voxdotcom.
