Manager, Special Events, Paramount Pictures

About the role

Become a part of Paramount, a leader in the entertainment industry. Join us as a Manager of Special Events at Paramount Pictures, based on the iconic Hollywood lot. Your role will involve building relationships, coordinating logistics, and delivering memorable events.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain solid relationships with internal and external partners.
• Leverage connections to deliver innovative, memorable events that exceed client expectations.
• Own end-to-end logistics coordination across all assigned events.
• Manage concurrent relationships and clearly set and meet expectations.
• Lead brainstorming sessions to develop fresh event concepts and translate them into actionable plans.
• Communicate accurately and timely with clients, vendors, and meeting planners.
• Negotiate with vendors to secure optimal pricing, terms, and service quality.
• Obtain all necessary permits for applicable events.
• Prepare detailed event reports, including cost and margin projections.
• Plan and facilitate pre- and post-production meetings.
• Collaborate with the Special Events team to meet departmental and company financial goals.
• Administer Change Orders with a close eye on budget integrity.
• Track and record event spending, facilitating timely and complete billing.
• Be available to work all assigned hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience in event planning or related field.
• 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.
• 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 & Benefits

Hiring Salary Range: $74,000.00 - 111,000.00. The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.

The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement.