San Francisco Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Position: Human Resources Coordinator

Department: Human Resources

Reports to: Vice President/Head of Human Resources

Status: Full-time

Pay type: Non-exempt; $23/hr – $28.85/hr, with full staff benefits

Direct Reports: No

AV Squad is a creative advertising agency specializing in entertainment marketing. Since our inception in 2004, our goal has remained unchanged: We strive to create outstanding, attention-grabbing content that tells an effective story. Our work resonates with today’s clever and diverse audiences. We believe in our work and love what we do. We pride ourselves on our congenial and collaborative culture and establishing an environment where creativity flourishes at every opportunity. Our passion for our work and commitment to our clients has positioned AV Squad as an industry leader.

If you have what it takes to work in our extraordinary environment, delivering extraordinary work, we want to hear from you!

Position Summary

The HR Coordinator supports the Vice President/Head of HR in all areas of HR for the company, including payroll, benefits administration, training & development, compliance, recruiting, onboarding/offboarding, resource management, employee relations, performance management, compensation, DEI and culture.

Essential Functions & Key Responsibilities

– Provide support to all HR processes internally, taking the lead in onboarding/offboarding and resource management

– Act as a super user for all HR systems, including HRIS, payroll, benefits tracking, compliance training, Filemaker, background screening, 401K administration, time tracking, and applicant tracking; help research and select additional HR systems and tools as needed

– Handle various audits and reports in support of compliance measures, workers compensation, payroll, etc.

– Manage the Employee Handbook, including content updates, distribution and employee acknowledgments, as well as other compliance efforts, such as training and policies & procedures

– Support the company’s DEI efforts, including internal surveys, outreach activities and active recruitment

– Support company partnerships with schools and film organizations

– Assist with annual open enrollment and benefit renewals

– Help administer the company’s performance review program

– Contribute to the development of company culture

– Provide administrative support as needed; Manage personnel files

Required Experience & Skills

– At least 1 year of experience in a human resources role or internship, or equivalent education

– Strong desire to be an HR Generalist

– Experience in a creative industry preferred

– Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

– Must be able to prioritize tasks effectively

– Excellent writing, verbal communication and interpersonal skills

AV Squad

Why Join Inworld

Inworld is the best-funded startup in AI and gaming, with a $500 million valuation and backing from top-tier investors like Intel, Microsoft, Lightspeed, Bitkraft, Founders Fund, Kleiner Perkins, and more. Inworld was recognized by CB Insights list of the 100 most promising AI companies in the world. We’ve also been nominated alongside Anthropic, DeepMind, OpenAI and Nvidia for the Generative AI Innovator of the Year at the VentureBeat Awards 2023, and are under consideration to be a Gartner Cool Vendor in 2023.

Inworld is the leading character engine for creating AI NPCs in games and immersive entertainment. Inworld powers NPCs in experiences built by Niantic, NetEase Games, LG, Alpine Electronics, the Disney Accelerator, and more. We go beyond large language models (LLMs) to add multimodal orchestration of personality and contextual awareness that renders NPCs within the lore and logic of their worlds.

Inworld is well positioned to take a long-term view when it comes to supporting the developer community today, and stay ahead of the curve in the ever-evolving landscape of generative AI for tomorrow. By joining us now, you’ll be stepping into a role where your ideas and efforts will directly influence our path forward, making this moment an extraordinary one to become a key player in our journey of shaping the future of AI and gaming.

As a Recruiting Coordinator, you’ll play a crucial role in our talent acquisition process, ensuring smooth operations. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to our growth while gaining valuable exposure to all aspects of talent acquisition within a fast-paced startup environment.

What you’ll be doing:

• Manage end-to-end scheduling and coordination of interviews, identifying opportunities for improving candidate experience and scheduling efficiency
• Assist in candidate communication, keeping the candidates informed throughout the hiring process
• Manage candidate flow through the Applicant Tracking System (Greenhouse)
• Manage reference and background checks, onboarding, visa sponsoring, employee relocation, travel requests and expenses
• Work on ad-hoc projects and contribute to various administrative tasks as needed

You’re a fit for our team if:

• You are empathetic, resourceful, and bring positive energy to work
• You thrive in a startup environment where things move fast
• You love optimizing workflows and look for opportunities to improve processes
• You’re highly organized and can prioritize tasks effectively
• You have strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• You possess a high level of attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy

Desired Skills and Experience:

• 2+ years of experience in HR or Talent Acquisition
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Experience managing complex schedules for multiple stakeholders
• Proficiency in using applicant tracking systems and tools, such as Greenhouse, Gem, Calendly, Google Workspace.

Base salary range for this full-time position is $60,000 – $120,000. In addition to base pay, total compensation includes equity and benefits. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location, level, and additional factors, including competencies, experience, and business needs. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

Inworld AI

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER/PROJECT MANAGER

WE ARE SEEKING A FULL-TIME LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER, WITH THE ROLE OF A PROJECT MANAGER, FOR OUR SAN DIEGO OFFICE.

Urban Arena is a multi-disciplinary firm on the cutting edge of architecture, landscape architecture, planning, & design. With offices in Costa Mesa, San Diego, and Oakland, UA attracts a diverse group of professionals working on a range of projects from urban villages, retail & entertainment centers, model homes, master-planned residential communities, high-density housing, and sports complexes.

We are looking for a creative individual to join our team and manage the design and creation of a diverse mix of projects.

Duties and Responsibilities

·        Manages multiple projects of varying types, scopes & scales through all phases of design

·        Provides project design solutions

·        Collaborates and maintains positive relationships with clients and consultants

·        Leads and mentors team members

·        Assures projects conform to the project agreement

Key Knowledge, Skills, and Other Abilities

·        Client-facing skills

·        Team leadership

·        Management skills such as multitasking, organization, time management, and professionalism

·        Proficiency in AutoCAD

·        Experience with Microsoft Office Suite programs

·        Experience with InDesign, Land F/X, Bim360, SketchUp, and Photoshop is a plus

Education/Experience Requirements

·        At least five years of industry work experience

·        Bachelor’s or master’s degree in landscape architecture or five additional years of industry work experience

Benefits

·        Medical, dental, vision, and basic life AD&D insurance

·        401(k)

· Alternative work schedule of in-office Monday-Thursday, 7:30 am to 5:30 pm, and every Friday 8 am to 12 pm; after 90 days of employment, will be given an additional remote workday of your choosing.

·       Pay range $80k-$100k

Urban Arena

Travel Coordinator

EMPIRE is an independent label, born and bred out of the Bay Area (San Francisco, California). We have grown to become the largest independent record label in the U.S., with a significant global presence covering Africa, Asia, Europe, Australia and North and South America. We keep ourselves busy with a myriad of music-related services, ranging from the creation of original content and goods (e.g., sound recordings, music publishing, merchandise, and virtual goods) as well as the marketing, promotion, distribution, and creation of brand partnerships around the same.

As Travel Coordinator, you’ll work directly with our Travel Administrator and travel agency to accommodate travel needs for company employees, clients, and others with authorization. The Travel Coordinator will arrange business travel while identifying the most cost-effective and efficient travel arrangements and making necessary reservations for accommodations.

Duties include scheduling flights, hotel/housing, car rentals, and car service as needed. This is a great opportunity for someone wishing to continue their travel career in the entertainment industry. 

What you’ll be doing

• Work with our travel agency to research and compare flight, hotel, and transportation needs to identify the best available option for each travel need
• Prepare travel itineraries and distribute travel arrangements and schedules to all appropriate staff
• Obtain approval from leadership for travel requests and expenses that exceed established travel policies
• Advise travelers of and assist with any need for specialized travel documents such as visas or passports
• Monitor and facilitate the use of company air travel credit cards, frequent flyer programs, and other applicable rewards and loyalty programs
• Coordinate individual and group travel with our travel agency
• Coordinate with travel agency as needed for all company events
• Confirm and review bookings
• Handle billing issues – prepayments, credit card authorizations, expense reports, hotel folios
• Review invoices, complete expense reports, track credits
• Keep up to date with travel restrictions
• Additional duties as assigned

Requirements

• A flexible schedule is required. Some evenings/nights/weekends required. This is an alternating on-call role.
• Travel and Expense software experience preferred
• Entertainment industry experience a bonus
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong working knowledge of the travel industry
• Excellent decision-making skills with the ability to assess multiple options and to identify the best choice to serve a specified goal

We offer:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Health insurance, vision, and dental
• Life Insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance is provided at no cost to you
• Paid Holidays and paid time off
• Company 401k plan
• Commuter, parking and cell phone allowance

At Empire Distribution Inc., we value diversity and always treat all employees and job applicants based on merit, qualifications, competence, and talent. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

If you are passionate about music and travel, and looking for a challenging role in a fast-paced, innovative environment, apply today. We look forward to hearing from you.

EMPIRE

Luxury Travel Manager

Is a personal assistant professional who works directly with clients on behalf of Ten /Corporate Client helping them to organize and experiment the best possible combination of moments of their lives through our concierge services and selected assets.

Who We Are

At Ten our goal is simple, to become the most trusted service business in the world.

We are a leading global lifestyle management business with presence in 22 offices globally and more than 1200 employees. We use our expertise, technology and buying power to grant our members direct access to the best travel, live entertainment, dining and luxury retail services. We also work closely with suppliers to provide exclusively negotiated benefits and employee loyalty schemes.

Ten is growing quickly and has ambitious plans to keep innovating, inspiring and to continue to improve the lives of millions of members. To find out more about Ten, please watch this short video here.

To find out more about Ten, please watch this short video here.

Core Objective

To build relationships with our most valuable members and to meet very complex requests and challenges set by our members and do so across a broad range of services. Will be dealing with extensive and complex luxury travel itineraries.

Every member of our team works hard to maintain the trust placed in us by our high-net-worth members and to radiate the integrity of our valued clients so the UHNW Lifestyle manager will follow up with existing and new clients, sending information related to their interests and needs.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills are a must, as forming a strong working relationship with clients is necessary for building large clients’ network. An individual working as a UHNW lifestyle concierge must establish a rapport with individuals quickly and build trust with potential or current clients.

A highly versatile and diligent multi-lingual professional demonstrating strong business acumen skills. With in-depth knowledge of the luxury market and a proven track record working with ultra-high net-worth clients and start-up entrepreneurs, or similar experiences.

Proven Capabilities

• Charismatic, confident, capable of engaging in several different types of conversation with the member on the phone or instant message channels, and even in person if required.
• Be able to deal with pressure and confident about themselves, good storytellers, interesting personal life, or interests.
• Negotiation skills (deal maker)
• Organised with a strong attention to details, resilient, and extremely resourceful with the ability to adapt to a wide range of working environments.
• Adaptable in times of uncertainty and significant change
• A ‘can do, will do’ mindset, willing to get whatever is needed done.
• A high sense of ownership in everything, it all counts.
• A starter-finisher mentality
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, combined with demonstrated problem-solving ability.

Commitment to Diversity

• We encourage diverse philosophies, cultures, and experiences. We appreciate diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive work environment for our employees. This idea unites the teams at TEN. All aspects of our relationship, including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or terminate, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs.

Commitment to supporting the delivery of Ten’s environmental, social and governance goals, and promoting policy adherence

Requirements

Experience

• 3 + Years tenure in recent roles
• Executive Assistants / Personal Assistants experience preferred.
• Corporate concierge or hotel concierge experience preferred
• Event Planning /Management experience
• Account Managers / Commercial Role expertise
• Understanding and/or professional experience with High End Luxury Brands in retail (Tiffany, Louis Vuitton, Dior, etc) or High End Hotels (Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, Armani Hotel Milano, Hilton, 4 Seasons, etc)
• Commitment to supporting the delivery of Ten’s environmental, social and governance goals, and promoting policy adherence

Benefits

Below are some of our benefits outside of Medical, Dental and Vision benefits.

• Aside from regular Medical, Dental, Vision, and others we have other benefits listed below:
• Travel offers from a variety of sources that allow great discounts on hotels, cruises, and rental cars. These are posted as they come in and vary by location.
• 22 days of PTO your first year and maxing out at 32 days per year in your 4th year (based on a 40hr work week).
• 3 extra float days after 2 years of work.
• Sabbatical every 5 yrs. of work.
• Tuition reimbursement
• Full catalog of learning modules that cover a wide range of categories. for personal and professional development
• Discount on Pet Insurance, legal advisory, and a multitude of other supplemental benefits
• IATA card after 90 days which gives access to travel discounts
• Monetary loyalty rewards at 3yrs, 5yrs, and 10 yrs of service
• Working Holidays: Ability to work from any of our 23 global offices for a short period of time.

Ten Lifestyle Group

Summary of Position

The Manager of Social Data & Insights will be responsible for monitoring and reporting on relevant social conversations and performance, then translating the social data into actionable insights designed to inform marketing within the Motion Picture Group. The right person for this role is able to use data to identify insights and build compelling stories across multiple data sets, sees “the big picture,” has a strong attention to detail, sets a high bar for themselves, is intellectually curious and is an innovator. If you are someone who thrives in a team environment and thinks strategically, then this is a phenomenal role for you.

Responsibilities

Actively monitor and track all relevant social conversations for upcoming film releases

Serve as an in-house social listening platform expert and technical resource, which includes the creation and management of data collection, dashboard building and alert management

Analyze social performance metrics, conversation, and audience data. Translate findings into actionable and easily digestible insights reports, presentations, and other written deliverables

Provide reporting and communications of Lionsgate’s owned social performance across titles

Manage and collaborate with social analytics vendors to deliver timely social insights reports to the wider business

Collaborate within team to manage social insights budget

Qualifications and Skills

• 2-3 years of experience in social listening and social media monitoring
• Experienced social listening tool user (Talkwalker, Meltwater, ListenFirst, Brandwatch,Netbase, Sprinklr, etc.)
• Understand and apply knowledge of the historic and constantly evolving landscape of social media
• Knowledge of Boolean logic and queries
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Ability to translate data into actionable insights and tell a data-driven story in the form of presentations and other written deliverables
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Passion for movies and the film industry
• Ability to multi-task and to thrive in a fast-paced environment

About the Company

Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B) encompasses world-class motion picture and television studio operations aligned with the STARZ premium global subscription platform to bring a unique and varied portfolio of entertainment to consumers around the world. The Company’s film, television, subscription and location-based entertainment businesses are backed by a 17,000-title library and a valuable collection of iconic film and television franchises. A digital age company driven by its entrepreneurial culture and commitment to innovation, the Lionsgate brand is synonymous with bold, original, relatable entertainment for audiences worldwide.

Business Unit Overview

Motion Picture Group

Lionsgate’s motion picture business is a consistent box office market share leader with films that have grossed more than $10 billion worldwide over the past six years. This leadership is driven by world-class talent relationships, a deep and renewable portfolio of iconic brands and franchises, and a diverse and balanced slate that is built to enhance consumer enjoyment of the theatrical experience but also has the flexibility to utilize a broad range of alternative release strategies as the

opportunities to monetize films continue to expand. The creator, owner and distributor of great film brands including The Hunger Games, Twilight Saga, John Wick, Now You See Me, Knives Out, LaLa Land, Saw, Dirty Dancing and Monster’s Ball, among many others, films released by Lionsgate and its predecessor companies have earned 129 Academy Award® nominations and 32 Oscar®wins.

In addition to its mainstream commercial releases, Lionsgate’s Motion Picture Group includes specialty film distributor Roadside Attractions, an industry leader in award-winning prestige movies, Pantelion Films, the U.S. market leader in Spanish-language releases, a top film production and distribution brand in the UK, and multiplatform distributor Grindstone Entertainment.

Our Benefits

Full Coverage – Medical, Vision, and Dental

Work/Life Balance – generous sick days, vacation days, holidays, and Impact Day

401(k) company matching

Tuition Reimbursement (up to graduate degree)

Compensation

$80,000 – $90,000

EEO Statement

Lionsgate is an equal employment opportunity employer. All employees and applicants are evaluated on the basis of their qualifications, consistent with applicable state and federal laws. In addition, Lionsgate will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Lionsgate will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and federal law.

Lionsgate

Location: 10250 Constellation Blvd, Century City, Los Angeles, US (2 or 3 days working in the office)

About This Role

BIGO LIVE’s Content Programming and Management team sits within our Operation teams whose goal is to oversee a platform-wide content programming strategy that creates understanding and symbiosis between our creators and communities.

Serving the North America market, this role serves to ideate, plan and execute content programs and initiatives that are globally/locally relevant to develop our diverse content ecosystem by leveraging the market trends insights and BIGO LIVE in-app functions. You’ll need to demonstrate the ability to organize a creative process, communicate their intent and progress, and measure their results against clearly communicated business outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Identify, strategize and innovate content initiatives to serve business growth and increase user activeness by leveraging our core product functions
• Create, plan, and execute programs and events, including seasonal events, core-community events and identifying new opportunities to increase engagement for all creators related activities and partnerships
• Responsible for local campaign setup, execution, reporting and optimization to drive performance indicators in alignment with Content Vertical team objectives
• Create and manage content calendar and project plans including objectives, roadmap, SWOT and step-by-step action plan to ensure success of a campaign
• Set key performance indicators (KPIs) for content campaigns, such as DAU, retention, livestream hours, watch time and measuring campaigns’ performance against the KPIs
• Perform deep-dive analysis on creators’ content performance, review data and effectively implement strategy while identifying areas of success and needed improvement
• Act as the main interface between the content and marketing team; Work with cross-functional teams including user operation team, legal, finance, PR to develop joint platform plans
• Monitor and analyze market and industry trends, new topics, emerging content creators, and competitor performance to strategize on company’s content activities

Qualifications:

• Minimum 8 years of experience in a content development or content marketing role in the tech or pan-entertainment space
• Extensive experience in campaign management and creator partnerships is a must
• Proven and demonstrable track record in creating new content ideas and producing live content
• Must be proactive, fast-thinking, self-starter who can own and lead project
• Ability to work cross-functionally across multiple teams, stakeholders, and time zones
• Solid knowledge about the Internet users, market trends and major social platforms
• Strong analytic skills; Ability to derive actionable insights from campaign metrics and marketing data
• Bachelor’s Degree or above education/experience

Benefits:

• Competitive pay package that includes a base salary and performance-related bonus.
• Generous paid time off starting at 4 weeks + 10 sick days and 9 Holidays per year.
• Free medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k
• Free gym membership and meal allowance

BIGO

LHH is working with a prominent entertainment company specializing in providing comprehensive support to artist management divisions.

Role Summary:

Seeking an Accounting Manager to join our Artist Management division. In this role, you will offer day-to-day financial and accounting support to multiple artist management companies. Operating in a dynamic environment, you will maintain strong relationships with fellow field accountants, execute month-end close entries, manage reconciliations, and play a pivotal role in crafting financial insights and forecasts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise and review junior staff members’ monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with artist management companies and managers to offer comprehensive financial and operational backing.
• Record monthly journal entries, encompassing accruals and prepaid amortizations.
• Prepare a range of month-end balance sheet and income statement support schedules.
• Develop calculations for participations and commission settlements.
• Prepare annual budgets and maintain updated forecasts for assigned artist management companies.
• Assist in fulfilling both internal and external audit requests.
• Undertake additional duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA or eligibility for CPA certification is advantageous.
• Over 5 years of accounting experience, showcasing a deep understanding of the field.
• Proficiency in MS Excel.
• Experience with Oracle BPC is a plus.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong analytical aptitude, enabling insightful financial analysis.

Job Type:

Full time/direct-hire

Work schedule: Hybrid

Compensation:

$90,000 – $110,000 annually depending on experience

If you are interested in this Accounting Manager opportunity, or any other Accounting & Finance career opportunities, please apply to this posting or email Brian Millette directly at [email protected] for immediate consideration.

LHH

Skybound is seeking a proactive Accounting Manager to join our team. This individual will need to be well-rounded with strong mechanical and technical knowledge of accounting, excellent leadership skills and experience working with multiple entities. The ideal candidate will oversee the accounting staff, daily accounting functions, preparation and analysis of the company’s monthly GAAP financial close process, financial statements, management reporting and internal controls including process improvements. Additional emphasis will also be on being fully responsible for various external audits, quarterly and annual filings, and external reporting. The individual must be well organized, flexible, and extremely detail oriented.

We are looking for someone energetic, resourceful and results driven.

Reports: This position will report to the VP, Accounting

Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor a remote team of accounting professionals. Provide guidance, support, and training to ensure the team’s efficiency and growth. Oversee daily accounting functions.
• Responsible for overseeing month-end close process by reviewing relevant journal entries, investigating anomalies, performing P&L variance analysis, and reviewing month-end accruals.
• Maintain overall accuracy and integrity of the general ledger, and ensure financial statements follow US GAAP compliancy and organization policies.
• Continuously evaluate and enhance accounting processes, systems, and controls to increase efficiency, accuracy, and overall effectiveness.
• Monitor actual performance against budgets and forecasts and provide variance analysis.
• Responsible for reviewing and ensuring accuracy of the fixed asset schedule, including monthly depreciation.
• Responsible for full review of lease accounting and disclosure reporting (in accordance with ASC 842).
• Lead and manage company ancillary audits, including tax audits, workers’ compensation audits, union audits, and third-party audits. Coordinate with auditors and internal teams to ensure timely and accurate completion of audit requirements.
• Work closely with tax advisors to develop and implement tax strategies that optimize the company’s tax position. Ensure compliance with tax regulations and timely filing of tax returns.
• Review and file monthly, quarterly, and annual sales/use tax returns.
• Ensure compliance with state and local sales and use tax laws and regulations.
• Review and file state income & sales tax audits.
• Review and file city business tax & property tax reports.
• Work with CPA firm to meet tax deadlines and estimates.
• Assist VP Accounting in any special projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; Master’s degree and/or CPA preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in accounting, with a strong preference for prior experience in public accounting.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a remote work environment.
• Technical accounting knowledge with an understanding of US GAAP and ASC 606.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, especially in remote work settings.
• Leadership experience and a proven track record of successfully managing staff.
• Prior experience handling company audits, including tax, workers’ compensation, third party, and financial audits.
• A proactive, self-directed approach with the ability to learn quickly in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to leverage technology for efficient data gathering and analysis.
• Ability to manage deadlines and accurately process data under time limited restraints.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills for management of staff and interacting with other departments, vendors, and upper management.
• Experience with ERP systems, specifically Sage Intacct and Netsuite, a plus.
• Ability to pivot and prioritize work.

Job Type: Regular, Full-Time

Salary Range: $110,000 – $125,000

• Actual base salary is dependent on several factors including but not limited to; market dynamics, location and region, experience, specialized skills/training (education), level of responsibility, budgetary considerations, tenure at the company (for current employees), etc.
• The salary range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees.
• Compensation decisions are dependent on the circumstances of each role.

Skybound offers a wide array of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending and dependent care accounts, as well as free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP). We also offer a 401K plan with 4% match, 12 weeks of paid parental leave, generous time off, wellness benefits, and tuition reimbursement. This role may also qualify for a possible discretionary bonus annually.

Company Overview

Skybound is a multiplatform content company working closely with creators and their intellectual properties, extending stories and universes to new platforms, including comics, television, film, tabletop and video games, books, digital content, events, and beyond. We are home to critically-acclaimed global franchises, including The Walking Dead and Invincible.

Skybound Games produces, publishes and distributes video and tabletop games across all genres, including the multi-million-unit selling The Walking Dead video game series. In addition to our wholly-owned franchises, we work with independent developers to foster and create original games with compelling characters and worlds, strong creator and artistic focus, and innovative approaches to engaging genres.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Skybound we value diversity and are looking for extraordinary employees of all backgrounds! Skybound is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship, age, genetic information, disability, hair texture or veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, Skybound complies with all applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination.

Skybound will consider applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the CA Fair Chance Act and Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

Skybound Entertainment

Brilliant Consulting Group (BCG) was established in 2005 as a full service event production, branding & marketing company specializing in the entertainment industry. BCG’s professional expertise is in producing and managing events and integrating brands into entertainment events including global film festivals such as Cannes, Toronto and Sundance. BCG has also produced entertainment industry award season parties, private celebrity functions, corporate events and branded popups.

Responsibilities

As Event Manager, you will be responsible for…

Project Planning and Execution:

• Oversee and manage vendors: sourcing new vendors and ways to establish BCG as a unique production company within the industry. Manage relationships with existing vendors. Oversee and direct the vendor ensuring quality of work.
• Work closely and directly with clients to determine event goals and manage client expectations.
• Lead and evaluate the entire production process including project deliverables, agreements, staff, decor, signage, beverage, etc.
• Lead the physical production in the field to ensure the project is produced on brand and to the client’s satisfaction.
• Utilize judgment to resolve issues that arise during the event production process and on-site at client events.
• Manage budget and finances of all events. Stay within budget and ensure client oversight and agreement, including properly communicating with the client regarding budget changes.
• Interface with clients, and maintain a professional attitude when dealing with clients on a day-to-day basis. Update clients on project plans and progress as well as execution.
• Provide consistent, efficient communication internally between colleagues.
• Oversee and create presentations and event recaps. Analyze and present results to clients to establish the success of set project objectives and outcomes.
• Maintain a strong proactive work ethic and stamina.
• Manage logistical needs (travel, housing, hotels, flights).
• Ability to manage and execute multiple events simultaneously.
• Keep detailed notes and documentation to assist in the planning of future projects and to protect Company against legal claims.
• Manage project communications, ensuring that any issues, changes, or required performances that impact the project are documented and addressed to all relevant parties.
• Manage ongoing list and new contacts.
• Manage guest list and RSVP.
• Attend and be actively engaged in all office meetings.
• Be willing and able to travel for work and work long hours and weekends where necessary.
• Maintain accountability for the quality of all deliverables and performance throughout the duration of the project.
• Handle basic administrative functions such as answering phones, making copies, handling mailings.

Creative Ideation:

• Generate, develop, and communicate event ideas, themes, venue ideas, decor, floorplan.
• Ideate from thought cycle, innovation to development and actualization resulting in meeting client objectives.

Qualifications

Minimum Experience:

• 3+ years of direct live event production required.
• Photoshop, Indesign, Illustrator, Figma a plus .

Job Type:

• Full-time 

Salary:

• Starting at $85,000/year

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Other requirements: 

• Valid Driver’s License.
• Willingness to travel (25%)

Brilliant Consulting Group