Senior Account Director, Event Production

The Overview:

Are you passionate about bringing world-class brand activations to life? At R&CPMK, we pride ourselves on crafting outstanding experiences that resonate deeply with audiences across the globe. If you have a proven track record in event production and client management, and thrive in a dynamic, collaborative environment, this role is for you! We are seeking an ambitious Senior Account Director/Executive Producer to join our Brand Partnerships & Activations team. This position offers an outstanding opportunity to work with top consumer brands, driving flawless activations from conception to implementation.

We are searching for a candidate who comprehends event production nuances, excels in project management, and can lead clients to success. The ideal individual will seamlessly integrate creativity with operational excellence, ensuring each activation is both innovative and performed to the highest standard.

The Fine Print:

• Serve as the experiential team lead across multiple client projects simultaneously
• Craft comprehensive budgets from start to finish, understanding client priorities and finding solutions within financial constraints
• Adapt quickly to internal processes across legal and finance
• Deliver new efficiencies and procedures across operational tools/documents, such as trackers, workback schedules, and event guidelines
• Apply a deep understanding of event production, with experience in the music, sports, and entertainment industries being a plus
• Take activations from the concept stage through planning, execution, and recapping
• Manage hospitality and hosting programs
• Deliver engaging and persuasive presentations to clients, colleagues, and collaborators
• Maintain accountability for quality control and review of all planning decks, deliverables, and overall project management
• Serve as a mentor to mid- and junior-level team members, promoting respect and collaboration within the team

The Needs:

• 7+ years of relevant experiential experience, with agency experience highly desired
• Proven experience in creative ideation, client service, and project management for large, multi-channel brands
• Ability to vet, outreach to, and negotiate with a wide variety of vendors
• Experience in managing teams on the ground with composure under pressure
• Strong connections across the music, sports, and/or entertainment industries
• Excellent written and verbal skills, with expertise in crafting compelling decks
• Confidence and experience engaging with and presenting to C-suite and senior-level clients
• Outstanding judgment in working with team members, clients, and vendors
• Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail, ensuring timely completion of work streams
• Ability to travel up to 20% throughout the year for various projects

Salary: $110, 000 - $120,000 annually

Why Us:

Octagon is a top coordinated marketing and communications agency in global entertainment. Our agency represents over 200 of the most prominent figures in pop culture and some of the largest brands and Fortune 500 companies. We connect our clients to consumers through entertainment, lifestyle, sports, influence, and popular culture.

We place a high priority on employee wellbeing, offering unlimited PTO, summer Fridays, and our Body, Mind, Soul program to support your wellness journey. We foster a collaborative environment with numerous company events, both virtual and in-person, hosted by our social committee and employee resource groups.

For career development, we offer a wealth of internal and external learning opportunities, including tuition reimbursement. We support your future planning with employer-matched 401k contributions, an employee stock purchase plan, and family-building support, including generous paid family leave, fertility, and adoption benefits.

We support diversity and are an equal opportunity employer. No discrimination based on various factors.

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