Event Campaign Specialist - ReedPop

ReedPop is the largest producer of pop culture events in the world. We build fun on a daily basis and deliver once-in-a-lifetime experiences for fans around the globe!  

We are looking for an Event Campaign Specialist to primarily focus on project management and supporting relationships with some of our most important clients and customers in the world of event sponsorships.  

This role will work closely with the Director of Sponsorship Services and our commercial team to develop and execute bespoke activations and fan engagement campaigns for our sponsors at our global portfolio of pop culure events. 

We’re looking for a dynamic and collaborative individual, ready to roll up their sleeves and jump right in. The perfect person for this role is excited by being able to dip into a little bit of everything; client services, sales, operations, and all while juggling multiple projects. 

Are you energetic, communicative, detail-oriented, and passionate about events and pop culture? If so, get ready to join our team! 

Responsibilities Include: 

• Execute media and experiential campaigns for our stable of well-known brand partners, from start (i.e. brainstorming, initial budgets) to finish (i.e. post-show reporting) 

• Manage multiple high-profile accounts; effectively manage up and across the internal organization 

• Maintain an eye for detail on all activations big and small, while communicating with the team to meet deadlines and drive awareness 

• Apply a deep understanding of our sponsorship/media product offerings across multiple events 

• Strengthen key account relationships, understanding customer’s business goals and plans 

• Be innovative in your approach and always think about what will authentically appeal to the audience while also delivering the results that your clients are looking for 

• Support sales reporting and data management in Salesforce 

• Partner with the Director of Sponsorship Services and Sponsorship Product Management team to manage and execute our lead generation and fan engagement product line on a global scale 

• Domestic and International Travel is Required -- Approximately 8-10 Times Per Year 

Required Skills and Experience: 

• Some demonstrable previous account management, client services, project management or any relevant experience on that area will be great to see. 

• Specifically, any exposure to sponsorship or media activites in the events, entertainment, and/or pop culture space will be hugely beneficial to your application. 

• Outstanding interpersonal skills 

• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment 

• Strong copy writing skills required. 

• Professional level knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint 

• Ability to multitask and prioritize work, be highly organized, detail oriented, and proactive 

• Comfortable with ambiguity and willing to take the initiative to create something new 

• Flexible and able to adjust within a fast-paced work environment 

• Not afraid to ask for help, say “I Don’t Know”, and always learn from your mistakes 

Desirable Skills and Experience: 

• College Degree in a Relevant Field 

• Contacts in the pop culture industry are an advantage, but not essential. 

About ReedPop 

As a global pop culture events and media business, ReedPop has an extensive stable of respected events, editorial websites and video channels. These range from mainstream digital brands such as Eurogamer, to more specialist sites dedicated to PC and board games, as well as wider pop culture. Our live events include New York Comic Con, the PAX events, EGX, MCM Comic Con, Star Wars Celebration, Star Trek Mission, C2E2, and over a dozen more. 

Our success has come from creating authoritative, trusted content for global audiences, whether that be via written word or video across any of our digital sites and channels, or at live events where we create amazing experiences for our fans alongside opportunities for our exhibitors and sponsors to grow their businesses. 

Working at ReedPop is a unique experience and an awesome opportunity, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in your passions while building a career that lets you work on the things you love. We are fully committed to embracing diverse talent and opinions, and creating an inclusive work environment for all our people.  

Please visit www.reedpop.com to find out more. 

Apply 

If you can show us that you have the passion and knowledge to take on the role described above, we’d love to hear from you, even if you don't tick every requirement! 

We have a Norwalk, CT, office location where this role is based, or potentially it could be based remotely from within the US. 

Please consider uploading a cover letter along with your application, as we’d love to hear more about your interests and career ambitions, in addition to the traditional summary usually found in a CV.