Horizon Media Inc

Manager, Experiential

Horizon Media Inc$85K — $100K *
Hospitality & Recreation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Arts or Science required.
  • 4+ years of event marketing experience, preferably in an agency or brand setting.
  • Proven project management skills with multiple priorities.
  • Strong proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
  • Ability to develop persuasive presentations effectively.

Responsibilities

  • Manage the entire event planning process, including communications and vendor relationships.
  • Develop program timelines and ensure milestones are met.
  • Conduct regular status meetings and provide stakeholder updates.
  • Lead the design and create detailed consumer journeys for branded assets.
  • Collaborate with partners and vendors for smooth event execution.
  • Draft execution guides and training materials for staff.
  • Oversee financial aspects of events, including budgets and invoicing.

Benefits

  • Unlimited paid time off (PTO).
  • Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
  • Company-funded retirement savings plans.
  • Diversity, Equity and Inclusion advocacy programs.
  • Mental health and wellness resources.
  • Childcare assistance and pet insurance available.
Full Job Description

Job Description

What You’ll Do

HS&E is looking for a dynamic and motivated Manager to join the Events & Experiential team.  In this role, you will play a key part in delivering best-in-class brand activations and VIP hospitality programs for our clients. The ideal candidate is passionate about events, experienced in activation, extremely organized, a strong communicator and excels at building relationships.

55% - Account and Project Management
Manage all aspects of the event planning process, including project plans, partner and vendor relationships, event communications, creative development and approval processes
Develop and adhere to the program timeline and work-back schedule including key dates and deliverables to ensure milestones are met and that the project remains ahead of client expectations
Conduct regularly scheduled status meetings to provide feedback and periodic reports to stakeholders as necessary
Lead the design and production of branded activation assets and detailed consumer journeys
Collaborate with program partners and vendors to ensure teamwork, timely delivery, effective communication and detail management in the production of experiential footprints
Draft event execution guides and training materials for staff and program partners
Provide financial account support with responsibility for individual event budgets, tracking, invoicing, and vendor payments.

15% - Strategic Planning
Research and examine event vendors including fabrication, technology, hospitality and entertainment to stay ahead of new and exciting opportunities for events
Showcase forward-thinking initiative to identify the best strategic opportunities and provide new ideas in the ever-changing events landscape
Develop and deliver polished client deliverables and other strategic framework materials to support client decision-making (i.e. presentations, budgets, etc.)
Conduct postevent evaluations and recaps to showcase event success and ROI

15% - Relationship Management
Collaborate across multiple departments including creative, legal and finance building effective communication and processes that support overall event execution
Develop and maintain excellent relationships with clients and interagency teams
Anticipate challenges and proactively ideate solutions to build trust among team members and clients

15% - Staff Development
Demonstrate ownership to the wider team, offering support as needed and working to nurture direct reports in their own career progression

Who You Are
Passionate about live and virtual experiences with a desire to innovate and keep up with trends
Team-spirited and collaborative to achieve client objectives
An experienced project manager with the ability to manage deadlines
Proactive in taking initiative and driving projects from conception to completion
Proven track record of high attention to detail, critical organizational skills and effective communication
Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
Independent problem solver with foresight and the ability to develop creative solutions
An advocate for and supporter of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Preferred Skills & Experience
Bachelor of Arts or Science (minimum)
4+ years of event marketing experience at an agency, team, league or brand with demonstrated understanding of the industry
Polished, professional and enthusiastic about delivering high quality experiences for brands
Proven success in project management and managing multiple priorities
Experience and confidence developing persuasive presentations
High level of proficiency with Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Ability to work nights, weekends or travel for client programs and/or events

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Certificates, Licenses and Registrations
No requirements for certificates, licenses and/or registrations

Physical Activity and Work Environment
Occasionally the employee might be asked to perform minimal physical activity in support of onsite event execution

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

Salary Range

$85,000.00 - $100,000.00

A successful applicants actual base salary may vary based on factors such as individuals skill sets, experience, training, education, licensure/certifications, and qualifications for the role. As an organization, we take an aptitude and competency-based hiring approach.We provide a competitive total rewards package including a discretionary bonus and a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, company paid holidays and unlimited paid time off (PTO), mental health and wellness resources, pet insurance, childcare resources, identity theft insurance, fertility assistance programs, and fitness reimbursement.

About Horizon Media Inc

Horizon Media is an advertising and marketing agency that provides services such as media planning and buying, digital marketing, and research and analytics. The agency was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in New York City. Horizon Media has more than 2,300 employees and offices in Los Angeles, Toronto, and London. The agency's clients include Geico, Corona, and Capital One.
Learn more about Horizon Media Inc
Size
1,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1989

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