Manager, Special Events

Paramount

Manager of Special Events at Paramount Pictures handling logistics and coordination of events. Building relationships and ensuring client expectations are met in a dynamic environment.

Posted 6/30/2026full-timeLos Angeles • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $74,000 - $111,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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
Obtain all necessary permits for applicable events
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

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
3+ years of hands-on event planning and execution experience
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

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical
dental
vision
401(k) plan
life insurance coverage
disability benefits
tuition assistance program
PTO

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Hard Skills & Tools

Event PlanningBudgetingLogistics CoordinationVendor NegotiationEvent ReportingChange Order AdministrationCost ProjectionsEvent ExecutionPermit AcquisitionFinancial Milestone Tracking

Soft Skills

Client Relationship ManagementLeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCollaboration