Manager, Special Events, Paramount Pictures

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Overview: 

Step onto the lot where Hollywood history is made. As Manager of Special Events at Paramount Pictures, you'll be at the center of some of the entertainment industry's most iconic and high-profile gatherings, set against the backdrop of our legendary Hollywood studio. 

Based on the Paramount Pictures lot, you'll report directly to the Executive Director of Event Operations and serve as the connective tissue between clients, creative vision, and impeccable execution. If you thrive on bringing ambitious ideas to life, building relationships that last, and delivering experiences that leave a lasting impression, this is your stage.

Apply now and join our team!

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Build and maintain solid relationships with internal and external partners, leveraging those connections to deliver innovative, memorable events that exceed client expectations

• Own end-to-end logistics coordination across all assigned events, ensuring every detail is accounted for from concept through close-out

• Serve as the primary liaison between clients and all internal and external partners, managing concurrent relationships and ensuring expectations are clearly set and met

• Lead brainstorming sessions to develop fresh event concepts and translate them into actionable plans

• Provide accurate, timely communication to clients, vendors, and meeting planners throughout the event lifecycle

• Negotiate with vendors to secure optimal pricing, terms, and service quality

• Prepare detailed event reports, including cost and margin projections

• Plan and facilitate pre- and post-production meetings to align all partners on the scope of work

• Collaborate closely with the Special Events team to meet departmental and company financial goals

• Administer Change Orders with a close eye on budget integrity, helping clients understand cost implications in real time

• Oversee payment schedules and ensure all financial milestones are met

• Work hand-in-hand with on-lot departments, including Security, Janitorial, Fire, Facilities, Grips, and Set Lighting, to support seamless event operations

• Precisely track and record event spending, facilitating timely and complete billing

• Be available to work all assigned hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience

• 3+ years of hands-on event planning and execution experience

Additional Qualifications:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Extraordinary client relationship and expectation management skills

• Solid leadership with the ability to guide teams and vendors toward a shared vision

• Great organizational and time management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple events simultaneously in a dynamic environment

• Solid understanding of budgeting and financial oversight

• Collaborative team player who steps up to support colleagues when needed

• Flexibility to work irregular hours and weekends as event schedules require

Paramount Skydance Corporation (NASDAQ: PSKY) is a leading global media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. Driven by iconic studios, networks and streaming services, Paramount's portfolio of consumer brands includes CBS, Showtime Networks, Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, BET, Paramount+, and Pluto TV, among others. Paramount delivers the largest share of the U.S. television audience and boasts one of the industry's most important and extensive libraries of TV and film titles. In addition to offering innovative streaming services and digital video products, the company provides powerful capabilities in production, distribution and advertising solutions.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hiring Salary Range: $75,000.00 - 110,000.00. 

The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York City, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement. This position is bonus eligible.

What We Offer:

• Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages. Check out our full list of benefits here:
• Generous paid time off.
• An exciting and fulfilling opportunity to be part of one of Paramount’s most dynamic teams.
• Opportunities for both on-site and virtual engagement events.
• Unique opportunities to make meaningful connections and build a vibrant community, both inside and outside the workplace.
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Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.

At Paramount, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on-screen and off. From the programming and movies we create to employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. Paramount is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.

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