Event Specialist

POSITION SUMMARY

The Event Specialist will plan and implement domestic marketing events, trade shows, and hybrid (online/offline in-person) events for Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc. with possible international travel. Bandai Namco maintains a marquee presence at consumer and industry shows that include Summer Game Fest, Anime Expo, San Diego Comic-Con, EVO, PAX, and New York Comic-Con. As an important voice in taking our events from concept to execution, the Event Specialist will be a key collaborator with internal departments, international counterparts, group companies, and agency partners to execute events and manage post-event activities. If you are seeking a new adventure, love gaming, and want to be part of a new and exciting chapter, send us your resume!

Join our team in Irvine, CA where we currently observe a hybrid schedule at our new campus!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for the planning and execution of a broad range of small-scale events and support of large-scale events
• Coordinate logistical elements, including venue selection, attendee management, materials shipping, booth set up, and event schedules
• Prepares and monitors budget by collecting invoices from vendors, creating and receiving POs, and tracking expenses
• Prepare evaluative reports to track project status, KPIs, and optimization of future events
• Support internal/external teams on implementation across multiple brands (including logistics, onsite management, vendor management, and reconciliation, postmortems)
• Support event strategy as directed by key stakeholders
• Facilitate external partnerships with event vendors, production teams, events, organizers, venue vendors, streaming platforms, and other event related organizations
• Support the creation and distribution of event marketing materials, including digital content promotional items, signage, and print materials
• Support the operations for events including installing builds for all game platforms, event inventories, and travel arrangements for internal staff and international guests
• Support onsite staff requirements and schedules
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

• 2-3+ years' experience in assisting with the end-to-end planning and execution of various events, including trade shows, industry events, and other brand events
• Full proficiency in MS Office
• Familiarity with Adobe Photoshop or Illustrator a plus
• Ability to work with key internal stakeholders
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Self-motivated with excellent organizational skills
• Experience working with international teams and multicultural environments
• Ability to produce creative ideas

BONUS POINTS

• Is an active leader or participant within the live entertainment industry
• Have presentation, teaching, or other public speaking experience
• Familiar with game development and design

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Be able to lift up to 50 lbs. comfortably.

Salary Range: $64,314.25 - $80,000

Actual base salary will be determined based on numerous relevant business and candidate factors including, but not limited to, education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, and business or organizational needs. The salary range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees and it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

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About Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc.

Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc., part of BANDAI NAMCO Holdings Inc., is a leading global publisher and developer of interactive content — including all major video game consoles, iOS, mobile and online. The company is known for creating and publishing many of the industry's top video game franchises, including PAC-MAN®, Tekken®, SOULCALIBUR®, NARUTO™, NARUTO SHIPPUDEN™, Dragon Ball®, GALAGA®, RIDGE RACER® and ACE COMBAT®. More information about the company and its products can be found at www.bandainamcoent.com.