Global Director of Events

<p>A24 is seeking a highly strategic and execution-focused Global Director of Events to lead the ideation, production, and execution of high-impact events across film, television, awards, brand, talent, and company initiatives. Based in Los Angeles and reporting to the Head of Specialty Marketing, this role will serve as a key leader within the company’s experiential efforts—shaping event strategy from conception through managing a team and vendors, and ensuring events reflect A24’s signature voice, creativity, and attention to detail.</p> <p>Initial Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>Lead strategy, planning, creative direction and execution for events across the A24 ecosystem—film premieres, awards season campaigns, film festivals, talent dinners, brand activations, and more</li> <li>Manage all event logistics: concepting, timelines, budgeting, vendors, venues, ticketing, staffing, travel, creative development, permits, and on-site execution</li> <li>Serve as lead producer for large-scale events; collaborate with internal departments (Marketing, Publicity, Brand, Distribution, International, Business Affairs, etc.) to ensure alignment and executional excellence</li> <li>Act as a brand steward to ensure all events reflect A24’s creative vision and standards</li> <li>Build and manage relationships with external partners including sponsors and partners, venues, vendors, production teams, and talent representatives</li> <li>Oversee and mentor events staff and/or freelance teams during periods of high volume</li> <li>Track budgets, timelines, and recaps for each event; drive process improvements and cross-functional coordination</li> <li>Partner with internal stakeholders on the annual Corporate events and celebrations</li> <li>Oversee and avail opportunities for brand partnerships and sponsorships of events and serve as a liaison with external brand partners</li> <li>Serve as a key partner on festival planning and talent engagement, including Sundance, Cannes, Telluride, TIFF, etc.</li> <li>Optimize A24’s Events work flow&nbsp; - create &amp; maintain systems of organization and budgeting (ie: Google Drive, Dropbox and emerging technologies)</li> </ul> <p>Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>10+ years of experience in experiential marketing, publicity events, or film/TV entertainment events</li> <li>Deep knowledge of the film and television landscape, including awards season, talent handling, and industry events</li> <li>A strong understanding of film exhibition standards and technology</li> <li>Track record of leading complex, high-profile events from end to end—ideation through execution</li> <li>Strong production chops with impeccable attention to detail, time management, and creative problem-solving</li> <l