General Staff Jobs

We are looking for a talented and experienced Paid Search Manager to join us at Realtime Agency – a fast-growing performance and brand marketing agency.

Reporting to our Head of Search, you will be working on some of our key accounts, where you’ll be responsible for building and implementing state-of-the-art paid search strategies.

You will need to perform in-depth analysis with the aim of delivering strong performance across the KPIs set. You will own day-to-day optimizations on the channels, design and implement innovative test ideas, budget management, performance reporting, and additional duties relating to ensuring performance is on-target or exceeds expectations.

You will need to be curious and not afraid to push the boundaries while thinking of the big picture; someone who can deep dive into the details through proactivity, eagerness, and self-motivation.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the planning, execution, optimization, and reporting of large-scale paid search campaigns across multiple platforms, targeting client KPIs.
• Manage client communications across key accounts and present the strategic vision and current performance at regular client meetings.
• Responsible for driving new ideas to improve the performance of campaigns including account structure, bid strategy, creative, ad copy, keyword expansion, audience management, and landing page optimization.
• Work closely with the reporting team to drive data-backed innovation and strategy.
• Stay at the forefront of industry innovation and best practices, learn and grow your knowledge and bring new findings and ideas to clients and internal teams.

Who We’re Looking For

Realtimers are ambitious, data-driven, and hungry to test the limits of our advertising platforms while finding unique solutions to complex problems. As we expand our client roster, we are looking for highly motivated teammates to lead our client teams, manage campaign execution, and build relationships with some of the largest companies in the world.

We are looking for individuals who demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of one or more advertising platforms, a strong understanding of how to build and execute campaigns, and an aptitude for working both internally with RTA’s product teams as well as externally with clients.

You’re the right person for the role if you have:

• 3+ years of paid search advertising experience (agency experience preferable).
• Degree in business, math, marketing, engineering, science or similar.
• Proven track record of success with advertising campaigns.
• Mobile experience is beneficial.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple accounts and projects simultaneously to meet objectives/key deadlines.
• Experience with website and lead analytics (such as UTM tagging, Google Analytics,).
• Ad platform certifications.
• Outstanding data handling and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Well-organized and flexible; able to move from project to project without delay.
• A passion for Digital Marketing and learning!

About Realtime Agency

Realtime Agency is a global, full-funnel digital advertising agency. We are positioned in the market as the go-to agency solution for the ‘Privacy age’. We have special labs teams leading in measurement (with MMM), Audience, Performance Creative, and Marketing Analytics as well as all the traditional media buying teams in Programmatic, Google, Social, Affiliates, SEO, Influencer Marketing, and product feed management.

We help businesses transform their digital buying processes to drive cost efficiency and significant growth by providing a unique, data and audience-driven approach to digital buying.

We support clients in the B2B, DTC space in verticals across retail/e-commerce, healthcare, entertainment, financial/fintech, publications, and much more!

An independent agency based in the U.K. but with a global footprint, our company has grown to more than 60 Realtimers in Denver (Colorado), DC, London, and Manila since our founding in 2018.

As Realtime continues to expand into the leading edge of digital advertising – everything from programmatic linear television, CTV and podcasts, to conversational commerce on social channels – we are looking to expand our team ahead of what we aim to be our most productive year ever in 2022.

As a services company, we are focused on our people. We introduced a Culture coordinator in 2021 to ensure the fun, wellbeing, and development of every individual was supported.

Build your future with Realtime and progress down a path that brings you the most happiness and success!

What does RTA offer?

• People first Culture; in the last year we increased our staff happiness by 20%, we have a culture coordinator, team events, learning opportunities and training, company mid-year kick-off, individual awards, Class Pass, and much more.
• Private medical insurance
• 20 days paid time off – excluding federal bank holidays!
• A birthday lie in
• Growth company; we are positioned well in the market as leaders in ‘the privacy age’
• We’re a global company with international work and travel opportunities
• Digital learning opportunities – programmatic, Google, Influencer, SEO, Affiliate marketing to really understand the full marketing mix, allowing you to go on and excel as a fully rounded digital leader
• Be in the mix of industry change and trends – learn how we have pivoted into the privacy age and our plans for moving into the next wave of web3.0 and Metaverse.
• Fast progression routes as the company continues to rapidly grow.
• An excellent bonus scheme!
• A fun, friendly working environment!

Realtime Agency

The Manager of Event Sales will contribute to the success of the Ole Red Events and Catering Sales department. This position will sell and organize private events at Ole Red Orlando within guidelines established by the venue to include defined market segments and sales strategies.

• Actively solicit new business opportunities by conducting effective sales calls, out-of-the-office sales calls, and presentations to potential clients; handle special event inquiry calls, negotiate space, assist with development of catering menus, create event proposals and conduct site inspections.
• Represent company in communicating with prospective clients, planners and vendors, including checking availability and placing holds, conducting site visits, creating budget estimates, and explaining venue policies, procedures and best practices.
• Generate new leads from cold calls and negotiate and close contracts.
• Monitor changes in the sales/special events industry in geographic areas and develop strategies to improve and adjust to those changes.
• Evaluate and identify potential business from existing corporate and entertainment clients.
• Ensure all accounting paperwork is accurate; responsible for collecting all monies/deposits before each event, along with contracts and insurance coverage, and ensuring all event-related documents are correctly processed.
• Attend weekly meetings with operations management to review upcoming events for the week and attend staff pre-shift on event nights.
• Assist with developing and enhancing catering and banquet menus that promote upselling options based on dynamic pricing opportunities.
• Ensure event is accurately scheduled in Tripleseat to ensure no conflicts with other departments and to identify booking opportunities.
• Track revenue and expenses throughout event lifecycle, keeping client informed of any deviations from budget. Compile final revenue and expense reports, including appropriate backup, for financial settlements. Conduct onsite settlements when necessary and work with accounting for post-show settlements.
• Achieve overall financial sales goals and targets.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required; some college preferred

Experience

• 2+ years experience in event and catering sales
• Experience working with event and catering software system preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Strategic decision-making, planning and organization
• Sales ability and persuasiveness

Ryman Hospitality Properties

Sky Zone, LLC

District Manager – South

Full-time w/ Travel

Based in Tennessee or Louisiana

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POSITION OVERVIEW

As a District Manager you play a critical role in developing extraordinary General Managers, creating great customer experiences, impacting growth across multiple locations, and being an advocate for our company-operated brands. At Sky Zone, we are performance driven through being “Purveyors of Awesome”.

You lead a team of General Managers across 5-7 locations throughout Tennessee, Missouri, Atlanta, and Alabama. You are a leader of leaders, and you leverage your ability to identify and develop high performing talent to manage multiple park operations. Our focus on safety, guest experience, and park cleanliness sets us apart as a leader in the trampoline entertainment industry. You will train and develop your leaders in operational excellence, business acumen, and customer service and sales delivery.

This role reports to a Regional Vice President and requires 70% travel to support parks. Ideal candidates will be based in Tennessee or Louisiana. Flexible schedule required. We offer competitive base salaries, generous bonus opportunities, comprehensive benefits, and an amazing culture.

Using your prior multi-unit leadership experience, you will:

• Maintain and grow a portfolio of successful locations: develop district-level strategies to achieve each parks membership, events, operational, and customer-service goals, while addressing each park’s unique strengths and challenges.
• Lead a team of leaders: motivate, coach, and develop General Managers to achieve operational goals.
• Serve as a resource: provide expertise on building guest loyalty, team staffing and management, park operations and safety, and company policies and procedures.
• Collaborate: partner regularly with cross-functional support teams.

We’d love to hear from people with:

• 5+ years of multi-unit leadership experience managing 6 or more locations in customer-facing, performance-driven industries; hospitality, fitness, retail, or food and beverage preferred.
• 5+ years of management experience focusing on P&L, operations, customer service, training and development, and driving key performance measurables; membership-driven industry experience strongly preferred.
• Proven success identifying strengths and gaps in performance and aligning the right people in the right roles.
• Ability to set clear direction, inspire performance, deliver timely feedback, hold others accountable, and celebrate success.
• Values-driven leadership approach, strong organizational, interpersonal and critical thinking skills.
• Minimum High School or GED; college degree preferred.
• Ability to work weekends and holidays based on the needs of the business.

Compensation: $115-125k base pay + bonus; competitive benefits package with 401k matching.

Sky Zone is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Sky Zone

About Van Wagner

We are a leading full-service sports and entertainment firm. We work with the world’s top professional and college teams, leagues, brands, and properties, providing deep expertise in sales, marketing, content creation, activation, and consulting.

Van Wagner has been connecting brands to sports for over twenty-five years. When we first entered the sports landscape, we used our creativity and expertise to develop unique signage in live sporting events and marketing opportunities for brands to reach sports fans through our Dorna division, including home plate signage in MLB, courtside signage in the NBA and NCAA, and the Allstate college football field goal net program. Our world-class Productions division creates the best in-venue fan experiences for 9 of the world’s top 10 sporting events, including the Super Bowl, Olympic Games, Kentucky Derby, CFP, and Final Four among others.

About Van Wagner Aerial Media

Van Wagner Aerial Media, LLC is the national leader in Aerial Media. It is a privately held wholly owned subsidiary of Van Wagner.

The Role

Van Wagner Aerial Media is seeking a self-motivated, organized, and upbeat Sales Coordinator to become part of the Aerial team. A Sales Coordinator is responsible for supporting all the Sales Team’s efforts to meet and exceed revenue goals.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Establish and maintain working relationships with internal Sales, Accounting, and Operations Teams as well as external clients.
• Create top-notch proposals, contracts, and post-sales recaps for potential and/or current partners.
• Process all advertising contracts and coordinate with Operations Teams to ensure proper program scheduling and execution.
• Liaise with production contacts and clients to ensure campaign deadlines are met.

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university
• Computer Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• Understanding of Adobe Photoshop is preferred.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Independent, self-motivated attitude and a quick learner.
• Previous work experience preferred, but not required.

Why Van Wagner May Be Right for You:

An unmatched culture within our organization that focuses on building trust with our team members and business partners through a people-first approach that delivers business results.

• Outstanding benefits package (including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance)
• 401k
• Paid Time Off.
• Ability to Work Remotely.
• Base Salary $42,500

Van Wagner

Job Responsibilities:

• As part of an evolving and re-imagined Endeavor Analytics, this role is responsible for driving significant sales, working with executive leadership team to support business development strategy, ensure competitive advantages are strategically offered to clients to assist their commercial objectives.
• The Director will have financial responsibility for revenue goals, management of pipeline, client prospecting, fee structure, RFP responses, general proposals and contracts.

Specifically:

• Drive new business to achieve increased revenue goals
• Identify client objectives and business needs into research-based solutions
• Identify top prospects for new business

The Director never settles and is constantly innovating to improve our product offering and sales process, always with a sense of urgency. This includes identifying new market segments and proactively assessing prospective business opportunities.

Specific management of the business development process from end-to-end includes, but is not limited to:

• Sales Strategy: Create, propose, lead strategies that drive incremental revenue. For example: Director might create a specific strategy for a sport or business vertical, identify new business sectors and opportunities to create pipeline.
• Offering – Showcase capabilities and identify opportunities associated with existing offering and collaborate with analytics team to enhance and improve suite of services.
• Sales Tools – Update and enhance sales tools and collateral materials.
• Pipeline – Tap into personal network, generate new leads, identify and contact decision-makers, screen potential business opportunities, and lead/facilitate pitch logistics.
• Sales Process – In conjunction with SVP, pitch Endeavor Analytics to qualified prospects, which often requires consultative sales tactics.

Additional Details

• Weekly, monthly, annual sales reporting.
• Meet annual sales goal.
• While the Director will focus on external pipeline, it is likely the internal sales pipeline will grow and require cultivating and collaboration.
• Proactively support special projects and initiatives that are critical to sales efforts, including spearheading these efforts as required.
• Flexible in addressing new opportunities or projects as department expands scope of services (i.e. address new sales verticals, internal pipeline opportunities, specific sport prospecting, etc.)
• Maintain and develop productive relationships and trusted communication with clients and prospects.
• Maintain a significant thought leadership presence within Endeavor Analytics, promoting content development, outreach & networking, industry and trade event attendance. Candidate must have:
• A strong analytical thinker with 7+ years of experiences in business development
• Strong sports and brand contacts in rolodex
• An entrepreneurial personality and desire to quickly grow the business

Endeavor unites and brings people together in our love of sport, culture, and entertainment. We understand this can only be accomplished when we lead with a lens of diversity, equity, and inclusion in everything we do. As a global company that drives culture, we strive to reflect the world’s diverse voices.

Endeavor is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religion or belief.

Endeavor

Want to join a corporate culture that allows you to become the very best you possibly can be while having a great time doing it? Want to belong to a team that truly takes care of each other and provides career growth opportunities? Do you insist on realistic goals, the tools you need to achieve them, and total transparency? If this sounds like you, keep reading!

On Deck Concepts is looking to grow our team with energetic, experienced and polished hospitality professionals who exceed the expectations of our guests, our employees, and our company and are comfortable leading in busy, fun environments.

We’re a rapidly-growing company in the DFW Metroplex soon to include the Houston market that owns BoomerJack’s Grill, a chain of 18 sports grill restaurants, live-music venue Bedford Ice House, and the 20,000 square foot entertainment destination Sidecar Social in Addison.

Named a Best Place to Work four times by the Dallas Morning News, we take care of our team like family, prioritizing work-life balance and opportunities for growth. Join us today!

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Director of Event Sales manages an effective team responsible for guiding customers through event experiences, providing solutions that meet their goals and objectives to result in a compelling event experience. Creates and implements effective strategies for revenue growth and customer satisfaction, ensuring team achievement of established targets.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Our ideal candidate should be a well-rounded, polished, and professional individual with excellent communication skills.

Develop and execute strategic and tactical event operations plans.

Lead a team of event managers and coordinators.

Ability to direct, manage, and supervise.

Establish and manage overall event budgets.

Build close relationships to ensure strong cooperation across departments and to minimize event impacts on other departments.

Help achieve company goals by successfully planning, organizing, and managing events.

Assist in the sales efforts and securing new event business.

Must be extremely skillful in pitching to customers and negotiating deals.

Recruiting brand new clients via cold calling, electronic, and other outreach methods

Hustle and determination, “can do” attitude, including flexibility with their schedule as evening and weekend commitment is very often required.

Ability to multi-task with extraordinary attention to detail.

Energetic and highly organized and takes ownership of projects.

Excited to work collaboratively with others in a fast-paced environment.

Invoice and collect all payments according to contracts.

Self-motivated

Refined verbal and written communication skills

Advanced skills with proprietary platforms, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams, and other software platforms

Must be proficient in general computer knowledge.

Knowledge of hospitality industry and sales processes preferred.

Fosters a workplace culture of hospitality, respect, safety, and sanitation.

Demonstrates a responsive, caring, and respectful approach in all personal interactions with others.

Responds to client inquiries and concerns quickly with compassion and solution-driven approach.

Exhibits team player and can-do mindset in supporting all business operational needs.

Work with marketing team to recruit event participants.

Direct the procurement, training, and management of event staff, including part-time staff, 3rd party vendors, etc.

Facilitate training for the department.

Assist with event marketing campaigns including communication and promotions, partnering with Marketing as appropriate.

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing, or related field.

5+ years of successful event planning and management.

Experience in event planning and management.

Ability to establish and follow budgets.

Sidecar Social

Arizona Wildcat Sports Properties is LEARFIELD’s local, dedicated entity representing the University of Arizona. In complete collaboration with the University, this team is committed to extending the affinity of the University’s brand to businesses and corporations of all sizes looking to align with the undeniably loyal and passionate collegiate sports fan base.

As exclusive multimedia rights holder for the University, our team manages all aspects of the rights relationship. Providing corporate partners with traditional, digital and other non-traditional media opportunities to bolster their own brand and garner maximum exposure through inventory such as venue signage; digital engagement including social media, the official athletics website, content, digital gaming and retargeting, event sponsorships and promotion; corporate hospitality; television and radio game broadcasts and coaches’ shows.

Our growing sponsorship business seeks an experienced, motivated sales professional to join our team located on campus in Tucson, AZ. If you’re interested in combining your passion for sports with your successful track record in sales, we want to speak with you!

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Meet and/or exceed assigned sales goals by developing and selling creative sponsorship packages
• Research and build relationships with local, regional, and national companies/brands to highlight the advantages of investing in collegiate athletics
• Execute the entirety of the sales process: prospecting, building/presenting sales presentations and end-of-year recaps, creating proposals, creating/negotiating contracts, upselling/renewing current partners, etc
• Manage a book of business and be responsible for the upselling and renewing of current partners
• Build and maintain lasting relationships with our corporate partners and athletic department staff
• Entertain clients and work various game day events (including some nights and weekends)
• Understand the sports sponsorship landscape including traditional, non-traditional, and digital marketing assets and stay up to date on changes and advancements within the industry
• Perform other related duties as required

Minimum Qualifications:

• 1 year of sales experience
• Ability to analyze a client’s marketing needs and craft integrated solutions to meet those needs
• Negotiating skills, ability to identify and influence key decision makers
• Excellent communication, organization, and presentation skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience selling comprehensive integrated sports marketing partnerships including major media elements (signage, radio, social, digital, etc.)
• Strong knowledge of digital marketing, including but not limited to social media, content marketing, banner ads, mobile, retargeting and websites, including interpreting performance analytics for all areas
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university

LEARFIELD is the leading media and technology services company in intercollegiate athletics. The company unlocks the value of college sports for brands and fans through an omnichannel platform with innovative content and commerce solutions for fan engagement. Headquartered in Plano, Texas, the company has long had the privilege of being an advocate for intercollegiate athletics and the student-athlete experience. Our suite of services includes licensing and multimedia sponsorship management; publishing, audio, digital and social media; data analytics; ticketing, ticket sales and professional concessions expertise; branding; and campus-wide business and sponsorship development.

Our people-first culture is the foundation of our business and is reflective of our approach to building meaningful relationships with our employees, partners, and fans. The company strives each day to deliver the mission statement and embody the core values that make LEARFIELD an exciting place to work.

Our Mission

Powering the connection of fans to the brands and experiences they love.

Our Core Values

Build Trust | Be Fans of One Another | Power Tomorrow | Create & Connect Communities | Have Fun

LEARFIELD offers a full spectrum of benefits for eligible employees including Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance and Other Insurance Plans, Flexible Paid Time Off (including Parental Leave), Paid Holidays, 401(k), and Short/Long Term Disability.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. LEARFIELD is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity.

LEARFIELD

About the Company:

Ballyhoo Media is a rapidly growing, cutting-edge out-of-home advertising company positioned as the industry leader in water-based media. We’re an energetic startup looking to add entrepreneurial self-starters to our fast-growing team. Driven by our mission to enhance the waterways, we deliver breakthrough mediums for advertising, entertainment, and collaborative experiences for our community. We provide an interactive canvas to the landscapes of America’s waterfront cities, creating lasting and memorable campaigns for our clients, including Disney, Amazon, Anheuser Busch, HBO, Twitter, and more!

Position Summary

To build and maintain long-term, mutually beneficial relationships with operator accounts through account management, operational execution, and business optimization. The aim is to maximize customer satisfaction, retention, and loyalty while driving business growth and profitability. To drive continuous improvement across departments for the Ballyhoo brand. To proactively research and identify opportunities to lead and improve business results and increase performance at Ballyhoo. To ensure the efficient planning, execution, and management of advertising campaigns across various channels and platforms. This position reports to the Vice President of Ballyhoo Operations and works closely with executive leadership to prepare comprehensive positioning, strategy and planning documents including white papers and presentations to drive profitable development and expansion of our advertising business. Works cross-functionally with Ballyhoo departments to monitor and deliver performance.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Lead the post sale execution on all assets ensuring clients contracts are satisfied.
2. Leads in the development of annual account strategies.
3. Develop and execute reports to provide insights on operational performance and support decision-making processes.
4. Manages the accounts for Ballyhoo Operators both local and national.
5. Draws conclusions from research, brand performance, financial opportunity and modeling.
6. Provide analytical support to enhance business, improve efficiencies, or increase account/client satisfaction and profitability.
7. Prepares the annual operating plan for Ballyhoo Media Operations.
8. Supports special projects and specially formed teams to represent or support the overall operations team.
9. Prepares executive level presentations.
10. Monitors market performance to develop action plans to meet company needs.
11. Works alongside other departments in the company to drive operational improvement. Assist in the operations of the company, ensuring smooth and efficient functioning across various departments.
12. Facilitate meetings and problem solve with groups while dealing with a variety of variables in situations where no standardization exists.
13. Coordinate advertising logistics, ensuring the smooth execution of advertising campaigns and activities.
14. Assess operational risks, develop mitigation strategies, and implement measures to minimize potential risks.
15. Troubleshoot operational challenges and implement appropriate solutions to minimize disruptions.

Performs other duties as required. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor or management.

Qualifications:

• BA or BS degree in Advertising, Business Administration, Finance, Industrial engineering or analytical related subject, Masters Degree in a related field preferred.
• 2 to 4 years of experience as an Account Manager or Project Manager in the advertising industry is preferable
• The incumbent must have strong business acumen, mathematical and logical reasoning and thinking that does not conform to the norm.
• Advanced working knowledge of web based applications such as Monday.com as well as Google Suites, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Prior experience of leading operational programs in a similar planning / analysis function
• Advertising/Media industry knowledge/experience highly desirable
• Critical thinker, who demonstrates drive and a desire to improve processes where appropriate
• Commercially focused on customer satisfaction, profitability and growth
• Pro-active and consultative approach
• Able to build good working relationships with personnel at all levels located at the corporate offices and business partners.
• PC/modeling skills (Google Suites, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Experience of using database query tools (such as Brio)
• Strong business writing skills.
• Must be able to present a fact based impartial view in a situation to help find a root cause and aid in problem solving.
• Act as a consultant for peers to increase their knowledge and logical reasoning as it relates to advertising programs.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to interact with a diverse group of co-workers and influence.
• Excellent organizational skills with ability to handle multiple accounts and initiatives.
• Takes initiative and is flexible to change.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those requirements employees must meet to perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodations. While performing job functions the employee is regularly required to sit, and stand, write, review and type reports, compile data, operate a pc, communicate, listen, and assess information. The employee may move about the office complex, may travel to other office locations and may lift, push, pull or move 10-15 pounds. The employee is occasionally required to walk to the dock, ascend and descend the vessel. This position may regularly travel domestically or internationally. Visual requirement include distant, close and color vision, and ability to adjust focus

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations. The environment includes office locations, and/or moving inside/outside the office. A high noise level is possible if visiting boats or offsite locations. Personal protective equipment will be provided as needed in these situations.

Health Benefits:

Available to potential candidates.

Retirement Benefits:

Available to potential candidates.

Ballyhoo Media

Want to join the leadership team of one of Chicago’s most anticipated summer events?

The Hyde Park Summer Fest team needs a strong Event Director for the 2024 and, possibly, 2025 festival season.

The director will report directly to the Chief Executive Officer of the Fest and will work to strategize around and integrate the artistic vision of the Fest with the audience-facing and stakeholder group elements of the event; ensuring that the upcoming festival stays true to its origins while continuing to elevate and grow in the market.

Our ideal candidate will have large-scale event production experience, preferably in the entertainment industry. Candidates should be up to date with industry and festival trends, and be prepared to bring a level of entrepreneurship, innovation, and initiative to the role while understanding the necessity to elevate the festival’s position in the marketplace. The candidate also understands what it means to be a part of a growing movement. As a leader on this team, this person will embody the mission and be a part of bringing the greater vision to life, this may mean taking on other tasks that are not necessarily listed in the job description. But knowing that this will lead to making the event a true success.

This role will start as a 1-year full-time, temp position and will require extended work hours, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends. This schedule will vary and pick up as the event approaches. There may be out-of-state travel to meet with potential talent and partners but that will be disclosed before scheduled. (Note: This role will be extended for the next season, following a review of the 2024 event. )

Top priorities include but are not limited to…

The Fest:

• Working closely and collaboratively with cross-functional teams within the organization to ensure efficiencies and lead a successful Fest program.
• Working with the CEO to translate the vision into a strategy with actionable goals
• Serving as the leader for all major festival collaborators: Marketing and Communications, Sponsorships, Technology, Ticketing, Digital, Talent Management, and Fest Operations to ensure all activities are consistent and aligned with the mission.
• Stepping in as a key liaison, when needed, when dealing with press and other external partner
• Leading Fest Programming meetings and participating as a key member of leadership in strategic vision and decision-making on Hyde Park Summer Fest.
• Maintaining and building trusted relationships with key internal and external partners for consistency, collaboration, and unified goals.

The Concert:

• Overseeing all aspects of the live event, from the initial planning stages to the final execution
• Giving high-level updates to the CEO regarding talent and concert specifics; keeping them abreast of all major decisions
• Participating in contract negotiations with artists and vendors
• Managing entire concert budget
• Participating in the hiring of key event production staff and contractors
• Coordinating technical and logistical details of the event
• Ensuring the smooth operation of the concert portion of the festival

The Event Director is the mastermind behind the scenes of Hyde Park Summer Fest. Every decision that this candidate makes will ensure that everything runs seamlessly to create a memorable experience for the attendees and community.

The required direct and transferrable skills:

• Legal authorization to work in the United States.
• Min 5 years’ experience in large-scale event/concert/festival production with a preference for entertainment industry experience.
• Experience or proficient understanding of ticketing strategy
• Experience and demonstrated ability to flourish in a hands-on, highly collaborative, team-driven, growth-centric environment.
• Strong project management skills with demonstrated ability to strategize, set, and meet goals.
• Experience in event ticketing and sponsorship is a plus.
• Experience managing large-scale budgeting processes and ability to bring productions in at or under budget.
• Monitoring multiple projects against the overall planning
• A passion for creating an event that puts Chicago on a global map for music and entertainment.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills to convey a strategic plan that is clear and inspiring to all.
• Ability to work respectfully and collaboratively across the leadership team and various departments.
• An accessible work style dedicated to teamwork and transparency.
• Highest levels of integrity and ethics.

Hyde Park Summer Fest

KECI is a trusted brand providing the market with local news, weather, sports, entertainment and social media content. We help grow the most talented people in television. You have the opportunity to work with a team filled with spirit, passion and imagination. We are currently seeking a full time Promotions Producer! This position reports to the Creative Services Manager.
Responsibilities include:
– Producing daily news topical promos, image campaigns, syndicated promotions
– Create and maintain the “brand” identity in the market
– Demonstrate strong producer skills to further department creativity and to create sales and support material
– Write captivating copy targeted to your audience
– Actively engage in multiple social media platforms
– Participate in station events (appearances within the community, etc.)
– Other responsibilities as assigned
Required Skills and Experience:
– Must be able to create, conceptualize, script, shoot, and edit cutting edge promos while also managing deadlines
– At least two years of promotion experience is required
– Proficiency with Avid and Photoshop programs
– Excellent verbal, written, and organizational skills
– Ability to be a team player and work in a fast paced environment
– Ability to understand and utilize social media effectively and strategically
– Basic professional shooting skills and experience in news promotion are a plus
– Advanced skills in After Effects is a plus
Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace!
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