Director of Events & Awards

The Out of Home Advertising Association of America (OAAA) is the national trade association for the U.S. out of home (OOH) advertising industry. Representing 850+ member companies, ranging from media owners to ad tech platforms to brand marketers, OAAA works to protect, promote and advance the OOH advertising industry, championing the medium’s unique power to drive results in today’s omnichannel, data-driven world.

OAAA is seeking a Director of Events & Awards to lead the planning, production, and execution of OAAA’s growing portfolio of events and awards programs.

This role will serve as the operational lead across OAAA-produced events, from intimate executive dinners and industry gatherings to seminars and multi-market programs, as well as OAAA’s presence and activations at major industry moments including Cannes, Advertising Week, CES, and more.

The Director will also manage the end-to-end operations of OAAA’s three awards programs, overseeing the process from call for entries and submissions through judging, winner coordination, and recognition.

This is a highly cross-functional role for an experienced events professional who is exceptionally organized, detail-oriented, solutions-focused, and comfortable managing multiple programs simultaneously. The ideal candidate combines strong event production experience with rigorous project management and the ability to coordinate internal teams, vendors, partners, speakers, judges, sponsors, and other stakeholders.

The Director of Events & Awards will work closely with the Chief Marketing Officer and broader Marketing team, as well as teams across OAAA, to deliver high-quality programs and experiences that support the organization’s members, industry leadership, and brand.

Events

• Lead the planning, production, and execution of OAAA-produced events, including Discover OOH, Salon Dinners, Legal Seminar, Safety Seminar, council meetings and dinners, receptions, and other industry and member experiences
• Manage OAAA’s event logistics and activations at major industry events, including Cannes, Advertising Week, CES, and other key industry moments
• Own event timelines and workbacks from initial planning through on-site execution and post-event wrap-up
• Manage venue sourcing, contracting, vendors, production partners, food and beverage, audiovisual needs, signage, transportation, and other event logistics
• Develop and manage event budgets, track expenses, and support reconciliation following each program
• Manage registration operations, attendee logistics, speaker coordination, run of show, and on-site execution
• Coordinate sponsorship deliverables and fulfillment in partnership with internal teams and external partners
• Partner across OAAA departments to gather requirements, establish responsibilities, and ensure all stakeholders are aligned throughout the planning process
• Anticipate event needs, identify potential issues, and develop solutions to ensure programs are delivered seamlessly and at a consistently high standard
• Support OAAA’s major annual OOH Media Conference as needed, working in coordination with dedicated conference partners and resources

Awards

• Lead the operational management of OAAA’s three awards programs from launch through completion
• Manage call-for-entry timelines, submission platforms, entry processes, deadlines, and entrant communications
• Oversee entry administration, including submission tracking, eligibility review, organization of materials, and preparation for judging
• Coordinate jury recruitment and communications in partnership with OAAA leadership
• Manage judging logistics, materials, schedules, scoring processes, results, and related administration
• Maintain accurate and confidential records throughout the judging and selection process
• Coordinate winner notifications, award production, winner materials, and recognition logistics
• Maintain annual awards timelines and identify opportunities to improve processes and the participant experience

• 6–8 years of experience in event production, event management, experiential marketing, awards programs, conferences, or related roles
• Proven experience managing events from initial planning through on-site execution and post-event reconciliation
• Exceptional project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple events and programs simultaneously
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage complex timelines, workbacks, budgets, vendors, and stakeholder needs
• Experience managing event budgets, contracts, venues, production partners, food and beverage, and other vendors
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and confidence working with senior executives, speakers, sponsors, partners, and external stakeholders
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where priorities and needs can evolve quickly
• Proactive and solutions-oriented, with the ability to anticipate needs and troubleshoot effectively
• Willingness and ability to travel for OAAA events and industry programs throughout the year
• Experience with awards platforms, event registration systems, project management tools, or similar technology preferred
• Background in advertising, media, trade associations, experiential marketing, or B2B events preferred