Executive Director, Experiential + Events

This is a Full Time Job

FOX Experience & Design (FED) is the internal brand engagement and experiential group providing strategic ideas, planning, and production in events, design, and technology to all divisions of FOX Corporation, including FOX Entertainment, TUBI Media Group, FOX Sports, Ad Sales, News, Distribution, Global, and FOX Corporate.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Executive Director, Experiential + Events. The Executive Director, Experiential + Events is a tried and tested experiential planning and execution expert; is a strategically creative thinker; the definition of a team player; a proven leader that has their finger on the pulse of the event world; knows how to adeptly communicate to Sr. Executives; provides clear, concise, and actionable direction to their teammates and co-collaborators, as well as to the teams that will make their vision come to life; and is someone who looks beyond the production, operations, and logistics to provide elevated and meaningful engagements that create and maintain strong connections between consumers, clients, and internal stakeholders to the FOX family of brands.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
• Lead successful, on-budget, large-scale in-person and virtual experiences, including but not limited to stunts, activations, premieres, corporate meetings, presentations, hospitality programs, and special projects.
• Lead stakeholder conversation, presenting strategic plans that focus on overall business goals to activate in tandem with live events and experiences that deliver an ROI.
• Establish event metrics/KPIs with stakeholders to confirm goals and measure success.
• Manage across all event operations and logistics that include space planning, attendee journey, F&B, security, fabrication and build, and all other corresponding event needs.
• Manage and train junior internal team members, creating and fostering a collaborative and nurturing environment for them to grow and become the next generation of event leaders.
• Production background with experience in managing across event technology and design teams.
• Experience in budget forecasting and management creating quarterly reporting to help inform YoY planning.
• Be "in the know" on the hottest industry trends, agencies, events, festivals, and opportunities.
• Make and nurture external industry connections and relationships that will benefit FOX's experiential endeavors.
• Develop event partners and partnerships that are mutually beneficial, elevate the experiences, help offset costs, and positively impact the event's bottom line.
• Negotiate agency contracts and vendor agreements by collaborating with legal, infosec, and finance.
• Provide creative direction on overall event needs and priorities.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED
• Bachelor's degree.
• 10+ years of hands-on and supervisory experience in corporate events, experiential marketing, or with an experiential agency.
• 10+ years of proven experience in the entertainment industry.
• Executive engagement experience necessary to present, lead conversations, and manage on-site logistical needs.
• Experience with conferences, festivals, and meeting planning.
• Ability to lead, prioritize, and multi-task in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented, and ever-changing environment while projecting grace under pressure.
• Ability to travel 40% within the U.S.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, basic database applications, and internet searches.

NICE TO HAVE BUT NOT A DEALBREAKER
• Talent support experiences to assist with on-site needs and requests.

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We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.

At FOX, we foster a culture and environment where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. We are deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent across our company. We live in a diverse world, with different ideas and different perspectives that come together to spark new ideas and make great things happen. That means reflecting the diversity of the world around us is critical to our company's success. We ensure that our viewers, communities, and employees feel heard, represented, and celebrated both on screen and off.

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Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is: $121,500.00-150,000.00 annually for California. This role is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, various benefits, including medical/dental/vision insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement. View more detail about FOX Benefits.