Sr. Manager, Events

Job Description The Sr. Manager, Events will support the strategy and execution of premium, high-impact events at STARZ under the Publicity umbrella. This role will oversee and produce events that drive buzz and awareness for our programming and create events that support Publicity, Awards and Corporate. This role will also work closely with Marketing, Programming, Social Media, Corporate Communications, Distribution, Legal and other internal departments on events. This candidate must bring a high level of creativity and passion for producing high-profile, buzzworthy, premium events. The ideal candidate will have 6+ years executing events in the entertainment industry or similar fast-paced environment. Travel is a requirement for this role. This position reports to the Vice President of Events. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Manages all aspects of Events in the following areas: Original Series Premieres, Red Carpets and Tastemaker Events Festivals and Conventions such as Comic Con, SXSW, Essence Festival, ATX, TFF Executive/Talent Dinners and Cocktail Events Press Junkets Awards Events, Screenings and Panels Corporate Communications and Distribution Team Events Set Visits Works directly with the VP, Events and other members of the Events and Publicity teams 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 Handle all talent gifting for STARZ working in close partnership with publicity. Oversee external vendor to coordinate gifting that maintains positive talent relations for the network - including but not limited to gifting for birthdays, celebrations and production wrap gifts. Maintain talent gifting lists and handle deliveries/ordering