Events Coordinator

Events Coordinator Role

ScreenRant is looking for a talented and experienced events coordinator to help manage, establish, and grow the brand’s presence at conventions, film festivals, and other entertainment events throughout the year, including setting up our own.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Event Planning: Organize and manage logistics for major events (e.g., Comic-Con), including travel, accommodations, assignments while working with segment leads (editorial, video, social). Ensure social media and behind-the-scenes content plans are in place. Submit and track expense reports and travel requests.
2. Booking: Research and book venues, DJs, equipment, signage, and furnishings for events such as screenings, VIP parties, and media suites.
3. Promotion & Branding: Keep ScreenRant’s Events and LinkedIn pages updated. Coordinate with Valnet’s PR/social teams for announcements. Ensure branding is visible at events (logos, props, attire, signage, custom merchandise) and seek creative brand opportunities.
4. Partnerships: Build and maintain relationships with event organizers. Secure opportunities at film festivals, red carpet premieres, and conventions. Create and share media kits and support ScreenRant activations with local hosts.
5. Sponsorships: Ensure sponsor deliverables are completed and approved. Provide post-event reports to the sales team.
6. Content & Coordination: Work with editorial, design, and social teams to publish previews, announcements, and recaps. Pitch panel moderation and jury opportunities. Assist in drafting press releases with publicists.

Requirements:

1. Experience with genre conventions and film festivals (e.g., Comic-Con, TIFF)
2. Skilled in organizing interviews and partnerships
3. Experience booking talent and representing a brand at events

Soft Skills:

1. Detail-oriented
2. Highly organized
3. Proactive
4. Communicative
5. Punctual

Interview Process:

1. Resume & application review
2. Interview with Talent Acquisition
3. Interview with Executive Director