Events Manager

Job Description

Wherever you are in the amazing world of Disney, you are contributing to the stories of our iconic brands, recognised by audiences everywhere for entertainment, information and inspiration. Innovation, imagination and inclusion are at the core of Disney, defining the experience that we deliver as well as providing the foundation of our success. The scope of our business, combined with global growth and collaboration result in an inclusive employee experience characterised by continuous learning, development and achievement.

About Disney Cruise Line Since launching in 1998, Disney Cruise Line has established itself as a leader in the cruise industry, providing a setting where families can reconnect, adults can recharge and children can experience all Disney has to offer. Today, the award-winning Disney Cruise Line continues to expand its blueprint for family cruising with a fleet of five ships - the Disney Magic, Disney Wonder, Disney Dream, Disney Fantasy and Disney Wish - and three more ships planned. One of these ships will exclusively homeport in Singapore for at least five years beginning in 2025, marking the cruise line's debut in Southeast Asia.

We are looking for a top-notch Events Manager to lead the planning and execution of media events designed to drive business results for DCL, Singapore, strategically. The Events Manager oversees the planning, development and production of medium and large-scale, complex and high-profile media-facing events supporting DCL. The individual's success will lie in their ability to create impactful events alongside strong project management capabilities on multiple priority events. Through close collaboration with internal and external partners, they will develop events that drive superior results [typically media/PR coverage] that align with business goals, objectives and strategies. This position will report to the Senior Manager, Public Relations DCL Singapore.

Responsibilities:
• Lead and manage all phases of event development, including creative planning, development, budget management, production, execution and post-event evaluation/recap.
• Manage outside agency support across all facets of event management.
• Serve as main communications point for all key stakeholders on event-related details.
• Research and gather information needed to make informed decisions and recommend future improvements.
• Serve as a creative thought partner, stay abreast of industry trends, best practices, emerging technologies and leverage that knowledge to innovate events.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key internal stakeholders and partners throughout the organization.
• Cultivate and maintain effective external relationships with vendors and other essential partners.
• Lead creative sessions to develop new event concepts and options.
• Understand consumer insights research and gather information needed to make informed decisions throughout all phases and recommend future improvements.

Requirements:
• 5+ years of special event experience
• Bachelor's degree in relevant field (Event Management, Communications, Public Relations) or equivalent work experience
• Proven ability to think strategically, creatively and manage projects, budgets and timelines.
• Self-directed with proven event experience across SEA
• Demonstrated problem solving and decision making skills.
• Experience in successfully managing complex events and multi-million-dollar budgets
• Experience working with all forms of media [print, broadcast, online, social, digital.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, a professional presence and a demonstrated ability to present to all senior leadership levels and present a cohesive, influential story.
• Demonstrated skills in relationship management with the ability to develop professional partnerships that result in stable, consistent, reliable, and courteous communication.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple projects with varying priorities and deadlines.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (i.e., Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
or Mac OS, SAP, and ability to learn new and existing software programs & applications.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally and work a varied schedule that may include evenings, nights, and weekends

The Walt Disney Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to be a diverse workforce that is representative of our audiences, and where all can thrive and belong. We are committed to building a team that includes and respects a variety of voices, identities, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

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This position is with The Walt Disney Company (Southeast Asia), which is part of a business we call The Walt Disney Company (APAC).

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gx2251-13-59-113-183-42 in your application.