Event Specialist, LATAM GBM

TikTok; Mexico; On-site; MXN 380,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

TikTok is seeking an Event Specialist to support planning, coordination, production, and execution of Mexico’s B2B events. You will own operational workstreams, coordinate with internal teams and external partners, and help ensure on-site success from setup through breakdown.

Join a dynamic marketing team focused on accelerating growth through impactful events, content, and seamless experiences for advertisers and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1+ years of experience in events, production, experiential marketing, hospitality, or related fields.
• Experience supporting or coordinating events with strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proactive, hands-on, and solution-oriented with the ability to adapt to fast-paced environments.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with internal teams, external partners, and vendors.
• Willingness to work on-site and accommodate event schedules, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning and production of B2B events across different formats and scales in Mexico.
• Coordinate assigned operational workstreams throughout the event lifecycle with clear ownership.
• Track project timelines, checklists, action items, deliverables, dependencies, and risks.
• Maintain up-to-date project documentation and calendars.
• Coordinate with Sales, Marketing, and cross-functional partners on action items and deadlines.
• Coordinate logistics with venues, agencies, vendors, and partners including quotations and production needs.
• Support vendor and administrative processes such as POs, contracts, and payments.
• Assist event logistics for registration, guest lists, speakers, and attendee needs.
• Participate in event setup, rehearsals, live execution, and breakdown per the Run of Show.
• Coordinate on-site workstreams like registration, backstage operations, and materials.

Skills

Event planning

Project coordination

Vendor management

Cross-functional collaboration

On-site execution

Job description

Responsibilities

The Mexico Marketing Team is a strategic marketing function within Global Business Marketing (GBM) responsible for accelerating TikTok’s growth through its B2B event strategy and execution in Mexico.

We design and execute high-impact business events that bring TikTok’s value proposition to life for advertisers, agencies, and key stakeholders. Through thoughtful content, seamless production, and memorable experiences, the team helps drive product education, industry positioning, and business growth. We work closely with Sales, Marketing, Product Marketing, Partnerships, and regional teams to translate business priorities into event experiences that inform, inspire, and engage.

As the Event Specialist, you will support the planning, coordination, production, and execution of TikTok Mexico’s B2B events, taking ownership of specific operational workstreams and ensuring organized and timely follow-up throughout each project, under the direction of the Event Manager.

You will work closely with the Event Manager throughout the entire event lifecycle, actively contributing to efficient, high-quality execution. This includes supporting event planning and logistics, coordinating agencies and vendors, managing operational workstreams, and participating in on-site execution to ensure a smooth experience for attendees and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning and production of B2B events across different formats and scales in Mexico, working closely with the Event Manager and production team.
• Coordinate assigned operational workstreams throughout the event lifecycle, ensuring clear ownership, organized execution, and alignment with project requirements.
• Track project timelines, checklists, action items, deliverables, dependencies, and risks, escalating delays or issues to the Event Manager as needed.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date project documentation, including trackers, calendars, timelines, Run of Show documents, meeting notes, and shared project files.
• Coordinate with internal teams, including Sales, Marketing, and other cross-functional partners, to follow up on action items, owners, deadlines, approvals, and dependencies.
• Coordinate defined logistics and deliverables with venues, agencies, vendors, and partners, including quotations, documentation, materials, shipments, access requirements, and production needs.
• Support vendor and administrative processes, including purchase orders, contracts, invoices, approvals, payments, and other required documentation in coordination with internal teams.
• Support event logistics for registration, accreditation, guest lists, speakers, clients, talent, transportation, schedules, and attendee needs, helping ensure a smooth and cohesive attendee experience.
• Participate actively in event setup, rehearsals, live execution, and breakdown, taking ownership of assigned operational areas and executing responsibilities according to the production plan and Run of Show.
• Coordinate on-site workstreams such as registration, backstage operations, room turns, materials, guest flows, and vendor requirements, ensuring alignment with the overall production plan.
• Monitor and resolve operational issues within the assigned scope, escalating higher-impact decisions or risks to the Event Manager when necessary.
• Support production and project follow-up meetings by documenting agreements, owners, deadlines, and next steps, and ensuring timely follow-through.
• Support event reconciliation and administrative closeout, including final documentation, cost tracking, vendor follow-up, and capture of key learnings.
• Contribute to a collaborative and solutions-oriented working environment, supporting internal stakeholders, vendors, agencies, and external teams throughout event delivery.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualification(s)

• Minimum 1+ years of experience in events, production, experiential marketing, hospitality, or related fields.
• Experience supporting or coordinating events, with strong organizational skills and attention to detail and the ability to manage timelines, multiple priorities, and workstreams simultaneously.
• Proactive, hands‑on, and solution‑oriented, with a strong sense of ownership and the ability to adapt to changing needs in dynamic, fast‑paced environments.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with internal teams, external partners, and vendors.
• Willingness and availability to work on‑site and accommodate event‑related schedules, including early mornings, evenings, and occasional weekends as required.

Preferred Qualification(s)

• Experience working on B2B or corporate events, particularly within media, technology, entertainment, or advertising industries.
• Experience coordinating vendors, agencies, and venues across multiple projects or events.
• Familiarity with event production processes, including Run of Show, technical rehearsals, and on‑site operations.
• Experience working with project management or event management tools to track tasks, timelines, and documentation.
• Ability to troubleshoot operational issues in real time.Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to anticipate operational needs or risks.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a cross‑functional team and build collaborative working relationships.

About TikTok

TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and we also have offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.

Why Join Us

Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we work towards every day. We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.

Diversity & Inclusion

TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace.

At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.

TikTok Accommodation

TikTok is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://tinyurl.com/RA-request