Strategic Events Planner, Communications & Media

The Walt Disney Company; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Job summary

The Walt Disney Company in Anaheim, CA is seeking an Event Specialist to plan and execute communications and media events with cross-functional teams.

You will manage budgets, milestones, vendor payments, and risk; lead meetings; and ensure events deliver ROI and broad media coverage.

Requires 2+ years of event planning, a Bachelor’s degree in related field, strong MS Office and Google Suite skills, and willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of event planning experience.
• Creative and proactive with ROI focus.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Proficient in MS Office and Google Suite.
• Knowledge of project/event management methodologies.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Lead event planning from concept to post-event.
• Set milestones and monitor cross-functional tasks.
• Manage event budgets and vendor payments.
• Coordinate communications with project partners.
• Manage change control and risk mitigation.
• Prepare and distribute event assets for teams and vendors.
• Identify challenges early and provide solutions under pressure.

Skills

Event planning

Project management

Budget management

Vendor coordination

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Communication

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Access

Adobe Acrobat

Google Drive

Job description

The Walt Disney Company in Anaheim, CA is seeking an Event Specialist to plan and execute communications and media events with cross-functional teams.

You will manage budgets, milestones, vendor payments, and risk; lead meetings; and ensure events deliver ROI and broad media coverage.

Requires 2+ years of event planning, a Bachelor’s degree in related field, strong MS Office and Google Suite skills, and willingness to travel.