This job listing expired on Jul 2, 2018
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