Director, Branded Events

Responsibilities Serve as overall lead for Hudson Yards owned, branded and created events Build and manage strategic partnerships to deliver programming across key pillars of art, music, culture and wellness Own planning, execution and optimisation of Hudson Yards owned branded events and programming to support relevant business goals including external partnership outreach and management Collaborate with and manage all internal departments to produce and execute events including stakeholder marketing, tenant marketing, CRM marketing, PR, social media, etc. Support the Partnership, Events & Advertising sales team by managing and implementing the creative ideation of Hudson Yards owned, branded and created events & programming Update master event calendar communication plan, keeping stakeholders informed on a regular cadence Manage, plan and track program and individual event budgets as well as internal reporting and invoicing Develop and sustain strong relationships with internal stakeholders Research and negotiate appropriate third‑party vendors for best‑in‑class execution and competitive pricing structures Liaise with Hudson Yards marketing team for full support of owned, branded and created events throughout the year Manage external production agency Oversee one direct report with cross‑functional support from the operations team Ensure seamless planning, execution, reporting, and reconciliation of all events at Hudson Yards Compensation Anticipated base salary range: $125,000 - $160,000. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will be eligible to receive discretionary bonus incentives and a comprehensive benefits package. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in business, marketing or event management 7‑10 years of experience in event management, marketing or public‑facing events; agency experience a plus Demonstrated leader with experience working on a cross‑functional team Strong business relationship‑building skills and passion for client services Exceptional project management, organisational, and communication skills Experience managing complex budgets including forecasting, spend tracking and reconciliation Expert time‑management and prioritisation skills; strong ability to multitask, seamlessly executing multiple projects simultaneously Understanding of luxury retail, fashion and dining environment and mixed‑use destinations Strong administrative skills including Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe, CAD Performance Criteria Contribute fully and effectively to the success of the organisation Be an ambassador for Hudson Yards, live the Hudson Yards brand, and identify proper opportunities for the organisation Be a collaborative team player, results‑oriented and solution‑focused Manage time effectively to ensure deadlines are met, and activities are maintained or brought to conclusion as appropriate Be equally effective working independently or as part of a team Demonstrate professional demeanour and conduct in all interactions, both internal and external Exercise excellent judgement, maturity and diplomacy Be flexible and adaptable to changes as they occur Working Conditions This role is split between an office environment and onsite event management including non‑traditional business hours. The ability and willingness to work early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays when required is essential. #J-18808-Ljbffr Related Companies