Senior Manager, High-Impact Special Events

Paramount; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Generous PTO

On-site & virtual events

Job summary

Paramount Pictures in Los Angeles is seeking a Manager of Special Events to orchestrate high-profile gatherings on the famous Paramount lot. You will report to the Executive Director of Event Operations and connect clients, creative vision, and flawless execution to deliver memorable experiences.

You will lead end-to-end logistics, manage budgets, negotiate with vendors, and coordinate cross‑department collaboration with Security, Facilities, Grips, and Set Lighting to ensure top-tier results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
• 3+ years of hands-on event planning and execution experience.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain solid relationships with internal and external partners, leveraging those connections to deliver innovative, memorable events that exceed client expectations
• Own end-to-end logistics coordination across all assigned events, ensuring every detail is accounted for from concept through close-out
• Serve as the primary liaison between clients and all internal and external partners, managing concurrent relationships and ensuring expectations are clearly set and met
• Lead brainstorming sessions to develop fresh event concepts and translate them into actionable plans
• Provide accurate, timely communication to clients, vendors, and meeting planners throughout the event lifecycle
• Negotiate with vendors to secure optimal pricing, terms, and service quality
• Prepare detailed event reports, including cost and margin projections
• Plan and facilitate pre- and post-production meetings to align all partners on the scope of work
• Collaborate closely with the Special Events team to meet departmental and company financial goals
• Administer Change Orders with a close eye on budget integrity, helping clients understand cost implications in real time
• Oversee payment schedules and ensure all financial milestones are met
• Work hand-in-hand with on-lot departments, including Security, Janitorial, Fire, Facilities, Grips, and Set Lighting, to support seamless event operations
• Precisely track and record event spending, facilitating timely and complete billing
• Be available to work all assigned hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed

Skills

Event planning

Vendor management

Client relationship

Budgeting

Leadership

Time management

Negotiation

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Paramount Pictures in Los Angeles is seeking a Manager of Special Events to orchestrate high-profile gatherings on the famous Paramount lot. You will report to the Executive Director of Event Operations and connect clients, creative vision, and flawless execution to deliver memorable experiences.

You will lead end-to-end logistics, manage budgets, negotiate with vendors, and coordinate cross‑department collaboration with Security, Facilities, Grips, and Set Lighting to ensure top-tier results.