Senior Manager, Experiential
Complex Networks, United States
Job Description
Complex Networks formed from the acquisition of Complex Media Inc. through a joint venture by Verizon and Hearst. Today, it is a global lifestyle brand and media company and one of the most influential voices in popular culture. Complex Networks’ digital channels, which include Complex News, First We Feast, Pigeons amp; Planes, Sole Collector and more, are the Top 10 publishers in the U.S. for social engagement on channels like Facebook and YouTube. A diversified and profitable media business with premium distribution partners such as Netflix, Hulu, Pluto TV, Roku, and iFlix. Complex Networks’ original content exemplifies convergence culture, exploring topics that span across popular culture from music to movies, sports to video games, fashion to food.
Complex Networks is looking for an experienced Senior Manager, Experiential to join the Events team.
Responsibilities
- Directly lead the planning, production, and execution of our live events, with specific attention to the objectives of each initiative
- Shape and communicate our vision and mission•Translate brand elements into plans and go-to-market strategies•Build and manage production budgets and oversee event timelines, vendor relationships, brand partners and approvals
- Build, manage and execute the production and show schedules for each live event•Lead creative development to motivate the target audience to take action
- Establish performance specifications, cost and price parameters, market applications and sales estimates
- Responsible for quality control of team’s event production output and sets expectations for what success looks like
- Deliver creative elements on time and within budget•Devise innovative growth strategies
- Align the company around the brand’s direction, choices, and tactics
Requirements
- Understanding of the Complex Networks brands, verticals and community we serve
- College graduate with a (BA or BS degree) or equivalent work experience
- 5+ years of experience in digital media, events, and show production
- Production experience, including understanding of staging, lighting, and branding
- Passion for lifestyle, fashion/sneakers, music, sports, gaming, and pop culture
- Strong analytical skills partnered with a creative mind
- Strong understanding of talent needs
Benefits
Complex Networks offers an awesome casual work environment with a great team of smart, motivated, innovative and fun people. And our benefits are pretty good as well, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short/long term disability, generous time off and a 401k match! We hold tons of events throughout the year including happy hours and team building activities.
About Complex Networks:
Complex Networks develops and distributes original programming for its channels and through output deals with premium distributors. The company cultivates content that spans across popular culture from music to movies, sports to video games, fashion to food, reaching the coveted 18-24-year-old male audience. In 2016, the company launched ComplexCon in Long Beach, California, to bring the Internet to life. The annual event attracts over 200 culture-shifting brands and over 60,000 digitally savvy attendees to the two-day cultural festival.