The Special Event Specialist manages in-theatre event programming and special events. Evaluates, proposes and executes initiatives to increase in-theatre events and revenue streams.

Responsibilities Include:

Special Event Specialist responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Work with Marketing and Film Departments to book, promote and execute events.
• Creates proposals for new business initiatives to increase and add new revenue
• Coordinates and executes special presentations outside of normal programming including talent or additional promotional components (i.e. Tuesday Night Classics, Concerts, PopUp Cinema, Gaming Tournaments, eSports viewing, etc)
• Works with various internal departments to ensure presentation and execution of events
• Develops strategy for enhancing and continuously evolving the gaming presence within theatres including, but not limited to, tournaments, game releases, streaming promotional gaming, and virtual reality
• Act as the Harkins liason/contact for any special events at Harkins.
• Book events and talent for Special presentations, functions, tournaments, performances.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in sales, business, marketing or media
• Movie theatre experience
• Must have experience planning special entertainment events
• Must have experience working with vendors and alternative content providers
• Must have exposure to eSports/gaming industry
• Must have experience writing proposals and reports
• Must have experience booking events.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Excellent guest service experience
• 2+ years of relevant work experience (researching, gathering leads, planning events)
• Advanced knowledge and experience with all gaming platforms
• Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and advanced Internet browsing
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Able to multi-task
• Organized and detail oriented
• High school diploma or GED