Associate Director, Event Marketing

Job TitleAssociate Director, Event Marketing*I. Job Summary* | Major goals and objectives.The Associate Director, Event Marketingwill be responsible for working in partnership with the Entertainment titles to plan, manage and execute a wide range of brand and consumer events/activations.Responsibilities will include:- Develop event timelines, budgets and project plans for events with a wide range of budgets- Review and negotiate contracts- Source and work with vendors and partners including production companies, audiovisual, venues, etc.- Work with internal departments to coordinate various aspects of the events (creative services, sales, marketing, etc.)- Manage sponsor activations at events from ideation to onsite install to post event recap- Coordinate executive and client entertaining logistics and itinerary planning for special events- Onsite event execution- Conduct site visits and provide thorough analysis of venue's feasibility for an event- Maintain LA event supply inventory*II. Essential Job FunctionsWeight *%- Accountabilities, Actions and Expected Measurable Results25% - Develop event timelines, budgets and project plans for events20% - Coordinate executive and client entertaining logistics and itinerary planning15% - Manage sponsor activations at events10% - Work with internal departments and external vendors, partners to coordinate various aspects of the events10% - Onsite event execution5% - Source vendors5% - Review and negotiate contracts5% - Conduct site visits5% - Maintain LA event supply inventory*100%*III. Minimum Qualifications and Job Requirements* | *All must be met to be considered.Education: Bachelor's Degree (communication, marketing or a related field is helpful but not required)Experience: 5+ years of event experienceSpecific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills- Must have the ability to work under pressure and multitask, to manage multiple projects simultaneously- Flexibility to work evenings and weekends and travel when needed to NY, Toronto, etc.- Discretion and confidentiality as they relate to editorial content, partners and attendees- Knowledgeable about latest venues and restaurants in the Los Angeles area and ideally other markets such as New York, Nashville and Toronto- Entertainment events experience or experience working with entertainment brands and red carpet events- Experience working with C-suite executives and talent- Ability to work independently and manage projects without significant oversight- Working knowledge of Google Suite applications% Travel Required (Approximate): 5%It is the policy of Meredith Operations Corporation ("Dotdash Meredith", "the Company") to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, the Company will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.Accommodation requests can be made by emailing .The Company participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here:Pay Range**Salary: $92,000 - $115,000The pay range above represents the anticipated low and high end of the pay range for this position and may change in the future. Actual pay may vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to work location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of Dotdash Meredith's total compensation package for employees. Other compensation may include annual bonuses, and short- and long-term incentives.In addition,Dotdash Meredith provides to employees (and their eligible family members) a variety of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, unlimited paid time off (PTO), adoption or surrogate assistance, donation matching, tuition reimbursement, basic life insurance, basic accidental death & dismemberment, supplemental life insurance, supplemental accident insurance, commuter benefits, short term and long term disability, health savings and flexible spending accounts, family care benefits, a generous 401K savings plan with a company match program, 10-12 paid holidays annually, and generous paid parental leave (birthing and non-birthing parents), all of which may vary depending on the specific nature of your employment with Dotdash Meredith and your work location. We also offer voluntary benefits such as pet insurance, accident, critical and hospital indemnity health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance.#NMG#