Special Events Manager

PLAYSTUDIOS; Las Vegas (NV); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K match & RSUs

Flexible vacation

Employee events & team-building

Snacks and drinks in kitchen

Work-from-home Mondays & Fridays

Casual work environment

Job summary

PLAYSTUDIOS is seeking a dynamic Special Events Manager to lead a growing portfolio of games and reward partner events. You will reimagine the Special Events Program with in-person events for Players, Employees, and Corporate partners, aligning with company goals and elevating player value.

You will partner with cross-functional teams to drive engagement, develop quarterly OKRs, manage budgets, and oversee end-to-end event execution, while traveling domestically and internationally as needed.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of proven experience in event management.
• Strong leadership skills with a track record of managing all aspects of events including internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent organizational and communication abilities.
• Expertise in budget management and strategic planning.
• Passion for creating memorable experiences and driving community engagement.

Responsibilities

• Continuously reimagine and lead the Special Events Program, designing engaging events for Players, Employees, and Corporate partners.
• Develop quarterly OKRs and collaborate with other departments to align with annual objectives.
• Create, manage, and maintain event budgets, ensuring financial efficiency and alignment with company goals.
• Partner with the VIP Host team to elevate and execute player-focused events.
• Act as liaison with internal and external stakeholders including VIP Hosts, reward partners, marketing, social media, and product teams.
• Oversee all aspects of event planning including design/theme, timelines, production, logistics, vendor management, approvals, and on-site execution.
• Monitor and evaluate event performance via NPS surveys to ensure continuous improvement and player value growth.
• Develop and oversee the myVIP Experience & Player Meet-up SWAG ensuring alignment with brand standards.
• Collaborate with playAWARDS Marketing to lead the creation and approval of event collateral, including emails, signage, credentials, and more.
• Provide hands-on assistance for event setup and execution as needed to ensure seamless experiences.
• Ability to travel to all player events domestically and internationally with a valid passport.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication

Budget management

Strategic planning

Community engagement

Event management

Job description

We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Special Events Manager to lead our growing portfolio of games and reward partner events. This role will be instrumental in continuously reimagining the Special Events Program through thoughtfully curated in-person, ensuring alignment with company goals and enhancing player value. The Special Events Manager will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, focusing on elevating the player experience and driving program success.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Continuously reimagine and lead the Special Events Program, designing innovative, engaging, and memorable Player, Employee, and Corporate events.
• Develop quarterly OKRs and collaborate with other departments to ensure alignment and progress toward annual objectives.
• Create, manage, and maintain event budgets, ensuring financial efficiency and alignment with company goals.
• Partner with the VIP Host team to elevate and execute player-focused events effectively.
• Act as the primary liaison with internal and external stakeholders, including VIP Hosts, reward partners, marketing, social media, and product teams.
• Oversee all aspects of event planning, including design/theme, timelines, production, logistics, vendor management, approvals, and on-site execution.
• Monitor and evaluate event performance via NPS surveys to ensure continuous improvement and player value growth.
• Develop and oversee the myVIP Experience & Player Meet-up SWAG ensuring alignment with brand standards.
• Collaborate with playAWARDS Marketing to lead the creation and approval of event collateral, including emails, signage, credentials, and more.
• Provide hands-on assistance for event setup and execution, as needed, to ensure seamless experiences.
• Ability to travel to all player events domestically and internationally with a valid passport.

Requirements

• 3+ years of proven experience in event management.
• Strong leadership skills with a track record of managing all aspects of events including internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent organizational and communication abilities.
• Expertise in budget management and strategic planning.
• Passion for creating memorable experiences and driving community engagement.

Benefits And Perks

• 100% health benefit premiums for you and your dependents
• 401K match and Restricted Stock Units
• Flexible vacation policy
• Employee-driven entertainment, happy hours, and team-building events
• Snacks and drinks are available in the kitchen
• Monday and Friday work-from-home
• Casual work environment

About PLAYSTUDIOS

PLAYSTUDIOS is the developer and operator of award-winning free-to-play casual games for mobile and social platforms. The company’s collection of original and published titles is powered by its groundbreaking playAWARDS loyalty marketing platform, which enables players to earn real-world rewards from a portfolio of global entertainment, retail, technology, travel, leisure, and gaming brands across 17 countries and four continents. Founded by a team of veteran gaming, hospitality, and technology entrepreneurs, PLAYSTUDIOS brings together beautifully designed mobile gaming content with an innovative loyalty platform in order to provide its players with an unequaled entertainment experience and its partners with actionable business insights. To learn more about PLAYSTUDIOS, visit playstudios.com

PLAYSTUDIOS is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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