MKTG, part of the Dentsu Aegis Network, is a global experiential marketing agency comprised of pioneers and practitioners of lifestyle marketing. We specialize in delivering strategic, business-oriented marketing solutions for leading brands via sport and entertainment, live experiences, retail marketing, enterprise/business-to-business engagement and sponsorship marketing. One of the guiding principles upon which MKTG was founded is that our people matter – to the work we do and the environment we've built. We are committed to constantly evolving, refining and inventing innovative brand engagements through deeper understanding of how people think, work and live their lives. Headquartered in New York City, we have 1,600 employees and 7,000 Brand Ambassadors operating in 32 offices globally, with reach in 19 markets across the Americas, EMEA and APAC. Visit MKTG for more information.

MKTG Event Producers plan and activate brand events and oversee the quality and execution of consumer experiences. Specific responsibilities include: event sourcing, investment evaluation, sponsorship negotiation, budget creation management, event staffing, vendor communications, timeline management, asset logistics, and on-site execution. Events range in size, scale, and timing, and Event Producers will organize and coordinate multiple sized events simultaneously. We are looking for cultural, community, and local awareness, with the ability to connect brands with the right events while maximizing consumer satisfaction and brand relevance. This role reports directly to the MKTG Regional Director and will be based out of Tampa, FL with the expectation to cover all of North Florida.

You will:

• Oversee event planning and activation within designated marketing region, ensuring all activation deliverables are met
• Source event opportunities that align with brand goals
• Activate events according to brand guidelines and ensure execution is consistent with brand standards
• Coordinate staffing and logistics for all non-premise brand experiences (event staffing, asset transportation, product delivery)
• Lead on-site production and provide experienced on-site PM to lead (asset facilitation, consumer sampling, hospitality, content capture)
• Be the contact for clarification, decisions concerning development items, trouble shooting, and issue escalation
• Manage local storage and inventory of event assets, POS and general event supplies
• Work with all vendors, including insurance carriers
• Procure permits, civic documents, and all other permits / paperwork required for events
• Responsible for post event recaps, feedback, goal event data recaps and insights on all events
• Partner with event organizers and negotiate event sponsorships that maximize brand impact and value
• Oversee client and partner communication, challenges, and solutions
• Manage pre / during / post event communications, ensuring any issues or changes that might affect events are escalated or approved through proper channels and documented
• Manage event budget creation, implementation, expense tracking and management, and reporting
• Help manage the PO system and project budget tracking
• Provide budgetary input to the Regional Director on event cost expenditures per event
• Oversee team of regional Associate Producers
• Hire and manage a local team of part-time event staff (production assistants, brand ambassadors, specialists)
• Ensure activation is planned for and performed in compliance with state event regulations, local sampling laws, company policies, and client marketing codes
• Evaluate local market sponsorship opportunities and local event alignments against brand goals
• Meet with Regional Director and Associate Producers to ensure and enforce activation scopes are achieved
• Ensure that part-time event staff are understanding of activation goals and local compliance

You have:

• 5+ years of experience producing experiential / event production projects within a marketing or communications environment
• Experience tying our strategy and sponsorship to experiential events.
• Experience in at least one additional specialized area such as: stage production, lighting technology and design, transportation, set fabrication or décor styling
• Organizational and coordinating abilities
• Managed numerous events and timelines simultaneously
• Anticipated obstacles and created solutions
• Have thrived in a fast-paced dynamic work environment (this is not a 9 to 5 job)
• College graduate (BA or BS) or equivalent work experience
• Daily Use/Knowledge of: Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint, Keynote
• General understanding of Sketchup or AutoCAD
• Flexible to accommodate work travel statewide and are already familiar with the market in which you're applying

Our Benefits: 

• Comprehensive healthcare plans

• PTO and family leave 

• 401k 

Diversity is embedded in who we are and all that we do: our mindset, our solutions, and our teams to empower an inclusive, equitable environment. We put our people at the center, creating space for growth, understanding and learning so they can thrive. Our differences make us richer and enable stronger relationships with each other and foster greater impact for our clients. We engage with our communities to drive positive social impact by fostering equity and working to create a digital society that works for all.