Bleacher report logo

Senior Manager, Events and Sponsorship Activation

Bleacher Report

New York, NY

Apply Online Post a Job

Job Description

Posted On: August 01, 2018

The Sr. Manager, Events and Sponsorship Activation is responsible for producing Bleacher Report’s marquee events and activations annually; and managing sponsorship activation planning and execution on site and in partnership with multimedia account managers to fulfill on integrated marketing plans. In addition to marquee events, this role may oversee junior team members in the management of up to 6 custom client or brand events.


Note: This position requires extensive travel.


Role Profile:

  • Managing the development, execution and implementation of every facet of small to large scale events
  • Manage production partnerships
  • Manage activation agency partnerships
  • Develop structure and flow of the event
  • Venue Selection and contracting
  • Collaborate with Marketing & Ad Sales on the event branding
  • Collaborate with sales strategy on brand integration opportunities
  • Responsible for creative design for the overall look of the event
  • Understanding of large scale production needs and identifying appropriate partner resources to implement production related elements
  • Creates and manages Production & Onsite Schedules
  • Manage team and vendors onsite
  • Provides guidance and training to junior members of the team
  • Provide direction to project team when they are the lead and assistance on additional events they are supporting
  • Post event closure including vendor payments, final budget and billouts
  • Develop staffing needs and assign responsibilities accordingly


    Required Skills

  • Bachelors degree preferred
  • 5+ years of experience in event coordination/event planning
  • Knowledge of digital media landscape
  • Brand/sponsorships experience