Group Director, Event Production – Olympic & Paralympic Games

On Location

Group Director of Event Production managing hospitality experiences for On Location during Olympic and Paralympic Games. Leading teams and ensuring quality standards at various venues in Los Angeles.

Posted 7/19/2026full-timeLos Angeles • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $112,500 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing large-scale events and brand activations, with a strong focus on hospitality delivery, vendor management, and budget oversight. Proven ability to lead teams, negotiate contracts, and ensure operational excellence in high-pressure environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Event ManagementVendor ManagementP&L ManagementHospitality ExperienceStrong Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Event ProductionContract NegotiationBudget ManagementProject ManagementExperience in Stadium Environments

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsNegotiation SkillsConflict ResolutionCreative ThinkingSelf-Motivation

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteSharePointSmartsheetsMicrosoft TeamsZoomAirtable

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Hospitality ManagementBachelor’s Degree in Sports ManagementBachelor’s Degree in Event Management

Industry Keywords

HospitalityEvent ProductionBrand ActivationsLarge-Scale EventsSustainable Products

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work in collaboration and coordination with Sr. Director, Event Production to: Ensure hospitality experiences meet brand, quality, operational and financial standards.
Build, lead and manage hospitality delivery teams.
Negotiate contracts and manage vendor performance.
Update Sr. Director, Event Production of day-to-day progresses and challenges; and request input and advice for key decisions.
Work in partnership with the commercial product architecture team to define and/or adjust service levels and manage budget per Olympic venue based upon sport, demand, sessions and sales levels.
Work in partnership with all FAs involved specifically those having an impact on Event Production hospitality delivery.
Be the representative and ambassador of the hospitality unit in the LA28 venue department.
Manage overall project milestones and timelines.
Manage P&L and track expenditures.
Manage suppliers and vendors.
Encourage and support use of sustainable products, when available.
Attend all meetings (virtual/in person) in relation with his/her group and report on behalf of the Event Production team(s) as it relates to the IVH hospitality programs.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in hospitality management, Sports Management, Event Management or a related field, or equivalent experience required.
Minimum of 10+ years of experience in managing (and producing) events and/or brand activations and/or event teams.
Experience in managing and producing events in Stadium and Temporary Structure environments.
Track record in creating commercially viable experiences and delivering them at large scale.
Prior experience with large-scale (sports) events, a plus.
Speaks and writes fluent business English;
Proficient user of Microsoft Office Suite
Knowledge of SharePoint | Smartsheets | Microsoft Teams | Zoom | Airtable
Highly organized and process oriented.
Ability to: Multi-task. Remain calm in high-pressure situations. Work in a moving environment.
Strong communication, interpersonal, negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
Creative thinker and solution oriented person placing the guest at the center of the process
Self-motivated, resourceful, and directed, requiring minimal supervision.
Good timekeeping and work ethic that is characterized by commitment, motivation, and energy.
Presently resides and/or is willing to relocate to Los Angeles, California.
Flexibility and positive attitude to work long days, evenings, weekends and holidays when necessary.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health care
Retirement
Vacation and other paid time off