Event Manager (3 Month Contract)

Dentsu; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 111,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Dentsu's MKTG team in Melbourne is seeking an experienced Event Manager for a 3-month freelance contract. You will lead onsite execution, manage run sheets, budgets, and supplier communications for high-profile sports and brand experiences.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years in event management or sponsorship activations, superb organisational skills, and the ability to stay calm under pressure during live events. Hybrid work options apply, with on-site presence in Melbourne.

Qualifications

• 4+ years' experience in event management, experiential marketing, sponsorship activations or brand experiences.
• Experience coordinating events, activations, or entertainment events.
• Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to remain calm under pressure in fast-paced live event environments.
• Confident working onsite and comfortable making decisions to keep projects running smoothly.

Responsibilities

• Manage event logistics and operational workstreams, including run sheets, timelines, accreditation, staffing, hospitality, venue coordination and supplier communications.
• Coordinate internal stakeholders, client and supplier teams to ensure all event deliverables are tracked, communicated and completed to a high standard.
• Build strong day-to-day relationships with clients, venues and suppliers, providing regular updates and helping to ensure smooth project delivery.
• Lead onsite event execution, proactively resolving issues, managing stakeholders and ensuring a positive experience for clients, partners and guests.

Skills

Event management

Sponsorship activations

Experiential marketing

Job description

Event Manager (3 Month Contract)Dentsu uses cookies, which are text files placed on your computer, to analyse how visitors use the site. These cookies are set by default but to disable them or for more information about cookies, please see our Privacy Policy. By continuing to navigate our site, we will assume you consent to our use of cookies.# Careers at dentsu## Event Manager (3 Month Contract)Apply: Melbourne - 510 Church Street: Full time: Posted Today: R1137460**Job Description:**At **MKTG**, we believe that sport and entertainment have the power to positively impact human behaviour. Taking a purpose-led approach, we help clients harness the power of sports, entertainment, culture, and community to impact human behaviour through meaningful marketing solutions and experiences. The experiences we create engage customers, build memorable brands, and deliver value. We work with major sports and events rights holders, brand sponsors, teams, leagues, venues, and talent to create unique sponsorship marketing platforms, content, experiences, and brand activations that engage fans and drive business and brand outcomes. We're looking for an experienced **Event Manager** on a **3-month freelance contract** in **Melbourne**. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, enjoys solving problems on the go, and would love to create memorable brand experiences at one of Australia's premier sporting events.As this is an event-based role, working outside of standard hours is expected on occasion. **Core responsibilities:** * Manage event logistics and operational workstreams, including run sheets, timelines, accreditation, staffing, hospitality, venue coordination and supplier communications.* Coordinate internal stakeholders, client and supplier teams to ensure all event deliverables are tracked, communicated and completed to a high standard.* Build strong day-to-day relationships with clients, venues and suppliers, providing regular updates and helping to ensure smooth project delivery.* Lead onsite event execution, proactively resolving issues, managing stakeholders and ensuring a positive experience for clients, partners and guests.* Undertake expense management, supplier invoicing and budget reconciliations **A bit about you:** * 4+ years' experience in event management, experiential marketing, sponsorship activations or brand experiences.* Experience coordinating events, activations, or entertainment events.* Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to remain calm under pressure in fast-paced live event environments.* Confident working onsite and comfortable making decisions to keep projects running smoothly. #MKTGAUS #LI-SS7 #LI-Hybrid**Location:**Melbourne - 510 Church Street**Brand:****Time Type:**Full time**Contract Type:**Fixed Term Contract (Fixed Term)