Manager, Events, Awards and Talent Relations

Job Description

Summary of Position

The Manager of Events, Awards & Talent Relations will help strategize, produce and oversee domestic events, festivals and conferences under the ¬¬Communications/Publicity umbrella. They will also liaise with Originals Marketing and Programming on events involving talent. The Manager will seek sponsorship opportunities and build relationships with outside brands. The ideal candidate will have 4+ years in executing corporate events in the entertainment industry and have experience managing a team. Travel is a requirement for this role. This position will report to the Executive Director of Events.

Responsibilities
• Works directly with the Executive Director of Events, Director of Awards & Talent Relations and other members of the Communications team to understand and support the overall business objectives of the department

• Budgets, plans and executes a wide range of events to maximize STARZ Originals programming initiatives and reinforce the STARZ brand strategy

• Manages all aspects of Publicity Events in the following areas:

• Originals Premieres and Tastemaker Events

• Festivals and Conventions

• Domestic Set Visits

• HFPA Press Conferences and Press Junkets

• Television Critics Association Press Days

• Production Dinners/Cocktail Events

• Award and Press Screenings

• Provides additional support on all large-scale events related to Originals, including domestic and international premieres, press days, set visits, festivals, trade shows and fan events when appropriate

• Ensures a seamless flow of event communication to all parties associated, including the STARZ Publicity team, STARZ Senior Management, producers, and co-production partners

• Develops relationships with and manages third party event entities hired by STARZ

• Secures third party sponsorships and partnerships

• Organizes and keeps event documents up to date including status reports, team calendars, production timelines, checklists, run-of-show and executive memos

• Manages vendor invoices within budgets and accounting procedures

• Negotiates venue, hotel and other contracts

• Stays well informed on event industry trends, new venues, and organizations

• Represents STARZ and acts as the host at events

• Contributes to the overall network awards strategy, including:

• Planning and executing For Your Consideration events

• Facilitating creative for print, online, and OOH FYC ads

• Pitching and securing awards press

• Representing STARZ at industry awards meetings, lotteries, informational sessions and focus groups and communicating all necessary information to the team

• Staying informed of awards industry trends, events, stunts and predictions

• Oversees submission process of all domestic and international awards, including the communication to talent, producers and below-the-line departments and the gathering of necessary materials

• Assists in securing and executing talent gifting for birthdays, holidays, start of production, season wrap, and relevant milestones

• Prepares logistics for and interfaces with talent when attending events/ PR functions

Qualifications & Skills
• 5+ years of event planning and PR related experience, preferably within the entertainment industry

• Ability to multi-task and work on several projects simultaneously

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience in negotiations

• Strong attention to detail

• Bachelor's degree in Hospitality, Communications, Marketing or similar field

About the Company

Business Unit Overview

Starz

With the Company aligning its studio operations behind the growth of its streaming business, Starz has become one of the pre-eminent modern premium global streaming platforms. Offering subscribers more than 7.500 television episodes, including Starz original series and provocative documentaries, along with a broad catalogue of first-run movies, Starz is taking the lead in delivering relatable premium content that makes it the platform of choice among a wide spectrum of female, African-American and other historically underserved audiences. Its focused brand, premium content and freedom from legacy relationships position Starz at the forefront of the new bundles emerging throughout the media ecosystem, a compelling value proposition to complement virtually every kind of subscription platform.

Distinguished by its successful and focused content strategy, top programming, exceptional curation and speed to market, Starz has quickly scaled its platform to become one of the most widely distributed and fastest-growing OTT services in the world, with OTT subscribers making up more than half of its global subscriber base. The Starzplay International premium subscription service offers a ''best of global SVOD'' content portfolio in more than 50 countries throughout Europe, Latin America, Canada, Japan and India through a bespoke and expanding network of distribution partners. The Starzplay Arabia joint venture is one of the leading SVOD operators in the fast-growing Middle East and North Africa region. The proprietary and highly-rated Starz app, a proven hit with US audiences, continues to roll out internationally.
Our Benefits
• Full Coverage – Medical, Vision, and Dental

• Work/Life Balance – generous sick days, vacation days, holidays, and Impact Day

• 401(k) company matching

• Tuition Reimbursement (up to graduate degree)

EEO Statement

Nearest Major Market: Los Angeles

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rekoy2-13-59-82-167-42 in your application.