Associate Event Producer

Company Description

Part of Dentsu International, Dentsu Creative is a Global Creative Network that transforms brands and businesses through the power of Modern Creativity. Dentsu Creative was launched in June 2022 to address a client need for simplicity and will be Dentsu International’s sole creative network by the end of 2022. 

Dentsu Creative is a global creative agency comprised of pioneers and practitioners of lifestyle marketing. We specialize in delivering strategic, business-oriented marketing solutions for leading brands via sport and entertainment, live experiences, retail marketing, enterprise/business-to-business engagement and sponsorship marketing. 

Job Description

*MUST BE BASED IN ATLANTA AREA*

Associate Event Producers support the internal workings such as planning, staffing, tracking and overall behind the scenes of activating brand events. They are responsible for assisting the Regional Director in an administrative support role to execute the overall quality and execution of consumer experiences. Specific responsibilities include (but not limited to): staffing, managing payroll, Event report forms, event sourcing, budget creation / management, vendor communications, timeline management, asset logistics, on-site execution, administrative and operational tasks.

Events range in size, scale, and timing, and Associate Event Producers must be able to organize and coordinate multiple sized events simultaneously. This role requires strong cultural, community, and local awareness, with the ability to connect brands with the right events while maximizing consumer satisfaction and brand relevance.

Position Responsibilities:

• Play a support role to Event Regional Directors and assist in all aspects of administrative needs, event planning and activation within designated markets as assigned, ensuring all deliverables are met for both regional and localized assignments and any assigned task as assigned.
• Activate assigned events according to brand guidelines and ensure execution is consistent with brand standards
• Coordinate staffing and logistics for all non-premise brand experiences (event staffing, asset transportation, product delivery, etc.)   
• Work with national and local vendors, including insurance carriers 
• Procure permits, civic documents, and all other permits / paperwork required for events
• Administrative tasks: invoice requests, staff payroll, expenses, etc.
• When requested, travel within assigned market area is expected and often required to perform managerial, activation, and execution responsibilities
• Provide client and stakeholders with new ideas and activation opportunities
• Support budget creation, implementation, expense tracking & management, and reporting as assigned by the Regional Director
• Ensure activation is planned for / and executed in compliance with state event regulations, local sampling laws, company policies, and client marketing codes
• Continual evaluation of local market sponsorship opportunities and local event alignments against brand objectives

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience producing experiential / event production projects within a marketing or communications environment
• Strong organizational and keen attention to detail 
• Ability to support numerous projects simultaneously while managing priorities and timelines  
• Strong interpersonal skills and easily approachable 
• Ability to pro-actively anticipate obstacles and create solutions
• Must possess a strong work ethic, thrive in a fast-paced dynamic work environment, (this is not a 9 to 5 job)
• Daily Use/Knowledge of: Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint, Keynote. General understanding of Sketchup or ACAD is preferred.

Additional Information

The anticipated salary range for this position is $45,000 - $72,450. Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors including relevant experience, knowledge, skills and other factors permitted by law. A range of medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and/or other benefits also are available. For more information regarding dentsu benefits, please visit dentsubenefitsplus.com

About dentsu 
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