Manager, Special Events, Paramount Pictures

Step onto the lot where Hollywood history is made. As Manager of Special Events at Paramount Pictures, you’ll be at the center of iconic, high‑profile gatherings on the legendary Hollywood studio lot, reporting to the Executive Director of Event Operations and serving as the connective tissue between clients, creative vision, and impeccable execution.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain solid relationships with internal and external partners, leveraging those connections to deliver innovative, memorable events that exceed client expectations.
• Own end‑to‑end logistics coordination across all assigned events, ensuring every detail is accounted for from concept through close‑out.
• Serve as the primary liaison between clients and all internal and external partners, managing concurrent relationships and ensuring expectations are clearly set and met.
• Lead brainstorming sessions to develop fresh event concepts and translate them into actionable plans.
• Provide accurate, timely communication to clients, vendors, and meeting planners throughout the event lifecycle.
• Negotiate with vendors to secure optimal pricing, terms, and service quality.
• Prepare detailed event reports, including cost and margin projections.
• Plan and facilitate pre‑ and post‑production meetings to align all partners on the scope of work.
• Collaborate closely with the Special Events team to meet departmental and company financial goals.
• Administer Change Orders with a close eye on budget integrity, helping clients understand cost implications in real time.
• Oversee payment schedules and ensure all financial milestones are met.
• Work hand‑in‑hand with on‑lot departments—including Security, Janitorial, Fire, Facilities, Grips, and Set Lighting—to support seamless event operations.
• Precisely track and record event spending, facilitating timely and complete billing.
• Be available to work all assigned hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
• 3+ years of hands‑on event planning and execution experience.

Additional Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Extraordinary client relationship and expectation‑management skills.
• Solid leadership with the ability to guide teams and vendors toward a shared vision.
• Great organizational and time‑management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple events simultaneously in a dynamic environment.
• Solid understanding of budgeting and financial oversight.
• Collaborative team player who steps up to support colleagues when needed.
• Flexibility to work irregular hours and weekends as event schedules require.

Pay

Salary range: $75,000 – $110,000, varying by geography, experience, and other job‑related factors. This position is bonus‑eligible.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life insurance and disability benefits
• Tuition assistance program
• Paid time off (PTO) or as dictated by the applicable collective bargaining agreement
• Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages
• Opportunities for both on‑site and virtual engagement events

Schedule

Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by event schedules.