Events Manager
The Premier League
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: New York City • New York • United States
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About the role
- Support the operational planning and delivery of Premier League Mornings Live (“PLML”) as part of the Events function and in close collaboration with all other relevant departments
- Manage event agency and vendor relationships to ensure PLML is delivered to the highest quality and to agreed plans
- Manage the design, development and execution of the event experience, including venue set-up and on-site activations, in close collaboration with colleagues from across the organisation
- Manage, track and report on event budget – working with key internal and external stakeholders to prioritise investments and ensuring efficiency and effectiveness of spend
- Coordinate the development and management of project timelines to ensure events are delivered on schedule and to plan
- Coordinate with local city stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of PLML and in order to maximise the value of PLML for host markets
- Support relevant departments in the planning, delivery and execution of their respective plans for PLML (e.g. Broadcast, Marketing, Digital Media, Partnerships)
- Ensure strong communication across all relevant internal functions and external stakeholders to drive alignment for successful event delivery
- Collaborate with internal functions to design and deliver key ancillary programs during event week including fan, partner, business and community initiatives
- Manage the post event debrief process – recording, analysing and communicating results, learnings and insights
- Support market and venue evaluation process to identify future host markets and venues
- Collaborate with U.S. team and global functions to manage and support planning and delivery of Premier League-branded activations to engage target audiences. This will include the management of agency partners, collaboration with commercial partners and third-party event owners, liaising with venues, tracking and managing activation budgets, etc.
- Support the delivery of Premier League Summer Series, managing key activities and tasks as required
- Collaborate with global functions and U.S. team to plan, design and deliver new local events, fan activations & experiences designed to drive fan growth and engagement in the U.S.
Requirements
- 7 – 10 years experience in an events management role, preferably in sports & entertainment (candidates outside this range with the required skills will be considered)
- Strong track record of designing, planning and delivering fan events and experiences
- Excellent organisational, operational and project management capabilities
- Excellent budget management capabilities
- Experience in event marketing and promotion
- Ability to work under tight deadlines
- Ability to communicate, collaborate and positively influence across all levels
- Excellent interpersonal skills and outstanding team player
- This role will require reasonable domestic travel across the U.S. and some international travel (including to the Premier League’s global headquarters in London)
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
event managementbudget managementproject managementevent marketingevent designevent executionvendor managementstakeholder managementtimeline coordinationdata analysis
Soft Skills
organizational skillscommunication skillscollaborationinterpersonal skillsteam playerinfluencing skillsproblem-solvingadaptabilityattention to detailtime management