Director of Elite Events & Talent Relations

Disney Cruise Line - The Walt Disney Company; Burbank (CA); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus & long-term incentive units

Medical benefits and other benefits

Job summary

Searchlight Pictures in Burbank, CA seeks a Director of Special Events & Talent Relations to lead strategy, planning, and execution of high-impact events for theatrical releases and awards campaigns. You will partner across marketing, publicity, creative, field teams and senior leadership to ensure events align with brand identity and deliver high production value.

The role demands 10+ years in event production or marketing within entertainment, with strong relationship management, budgeting,

Qualifications

• BA/BS Degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or equivalent work experience.
• 10+ years of experience in event production or marketing within film, entertainment, or related industries.
• Experience working within a studio or entertainment brand preferred.
• Strong relationship management and communication skills with the ability to present ideas clearly.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute event strategies that support marketing and awards campaigns across Searchlight's theatrical releases.
• Oversee event planning and execution, ensuring alignment with campaign goals and brand identity.
• Lead collaboration across marketing, publicity, creative, and field teams to ensure alignment of event strategy with broader campaign goals.
• Own the strategic planning and allocation of event budgets, ensuring cost-effective execution while maintaining high production value.
• Lead the creative development of events and clearly communicate vision to external vendors.
• Oversee selection, hiring & management of third-party production vendors.
• Establish event metrics, evaluate effectiveness, and conduct post-event analysis to inform future planning and improve impact.
• Lead studio gifting program strategy and manage gifting to talent and stakeholders around theatrical releases.
• Strategically curate guest lists for all studio events, including celebrities, influencers, and press.

Skills

Relationship management

Communication

Project management

Presentation skills

Stakeholder alignment

Adaptability

Education

BA/BS Degree

Job description

Searchlight Pictures in Burbank, CA seeks a Director of Special Events & Talent Relations to lead strategy, planning, and execution of high-impact events for theatrical releases and awards campaigns. You will partner across marketing, publicity, creative, field teams and senior leadership to ensure events align with brand identity and deliver high production value.

The role demands 10+ years in event production or marketing within entertainment, with strong relationship management, budgeting,