Manager, Event Operations Dunkman
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Los Angeles, CA - USA
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Job Summary
Who We Are
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Why Authentic
Youll be able to access the resources and scale while leveraging innovative technology and nimble environment. What were saying is this isnt your average day job. If youre hungry to drive ideas into action and own your career lets chat. Our team is rapidly innovating to evolve and define the future of our brands. With the help of some of the brightest minds in retail marketing licensing legal and more we are building the intersection of digital and experiential marketing to help achieve that mission. We reimagine evolve and transform brands! At Authentic we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought and expertise drive competitive advantage. Our global teams are built by go-getters who contribute unique perspectives and push the boundaries of creativity and innovation. Headquartered in New York City Authentic has offices in major metropolitan cities including Los Angeles and Miami as well as Toronto Mexico City London and Shanghai.
What Youll Do
The Manager Operations will play a key role in planning and executing Dunkman Shaquille ONeals professional dunk league and entertainment platform. Dunkman will be this roles primary focus with responsibility for coordinating event operations production logistics and business processes across its programming on a global scale. Sitting on the Authentic Live team and reporting to the VP Operations the ideal candidate brings hands-on live event experience strong project management skills and the ability to coordinate multiple partners in a fast-paced environment. The role may also support the wider Authentic Live portfolio as project needs and capacity allow.
What Youll Be Working On
Dunkman Event Production and Execution
- Support planning and execution across Dunkman competitions exhibitions and related activations from pre-production through on-site delivery and post-event closeout.
- Coordinate with production agencies venues broadcast partners and internal teams on operational requirements production schedules rehearsals load-in event delivery and load-out.
- Maintain project plans workback schedules operational run-of-show documents and action trackers; lead status meetings and follow up on deadlines and dependencies.
- Support credentialing access plans staffing ticket allocations and guest logistics in coordination with venue ticketing hospitality and security teams.
- Broadcast Coordination: Coordinate with broadcast partners on programming plans asset delivery editorial feedback production requirements and broadcast standards.
- Serve as an on-site operational contact resolve issues within assigned responsibilities and escalate decisions or risks to leadership.
Business Operations
- Maintain event budgets and expense trackers flag changes and support post-event financial reconciliation.
- Coordinate with Finance and Legal on vendor onboarding purchase orders contracts invoices and incoming and outgoing payment tracking.
- Document post-event learnings and refine planning templates and standard operating procedures for future Dunkman programming.
- Support planning and execution of other Authentic Live events as assigned based on Dunkman priorities scheduling and available capacity.
Must Haves
- 35 years of experience in live event production or event operations within sports entertainment or media.
- Experience coordinating venue logistics production timelines vendors and event budgets; sports competition or broadcast event experience is a plus.
- Proven ability to manage multiple workstreams with strong organization attention to detail and follow-through.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to coordinate internal teams and external partners.
- Sound judgment and the ability to remain composed solve problems and meet tight deadlines during live events.
- Willingness to travel and work flexible hours including evenings and weekends as required (up to 40%).
Primary Location Salary Range:$80000 - $100000
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Who We Are Authentic is a brand development, marketing and entertainment company, which owns a portfolio of global media, entertainment and lifestyle brands. Authentic elevates and builds the long-term value of more than 50 consumer brands and properties by partnering with best-in-c ... View more
