VP, Corporate Events

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Role Purpose

The VP, Corporate Events will report to the Senior Vice President, NBCU Corporate Events.

Job Duties

• Research, develop, manage, and execute special events for all NBCUniversal properties, both nationally and internationally
• Negotiate contracts pertaining to event accommodations, entertainment venues, activities, transportation, and more
• Create, ideate, design and install floor plans, décor plans and event branding
• Manage guest invitation/communication process and travel procurement for each assigned event
• Own the tracking of event budgets and reconciliation
• Collaborate with marketing and sales teams to understand their clients’ needs of custom events, promotions, for advertising partners
• Generate and research new event ideas and opportunities for sales staff and advertising clients
• Develop contacts and relationships with vendors, including hotels, restaurants, and transportation companies, to secure the best possible rates and opportunities for NBCUniversal
• Stay ahead of industry trends and emerging technologies to incorporate innovative elements into our events. Be passionate and knowledgeable about venues, restaurants/bars, food and beverage, and travel
• Work closely with merchandise director to develop ideas for creative and unique premium ideas for each event, as well as ongoing NBCUniversal merchandise
• Strong communication, presentation and interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to influence at all levels within the organization
• Strong people manager, with ability to lead project team across functions
• Ability to implement best practices and processes; organized with meticulous attention to detail
• Ability to keep calm and problem solve quickly under high pressure moments
• Drive all aspects of strategic planning and execution of all events, both domestically and internationally
• Partner with stakeholders within the business to understand the key business objectives and needs to conceptualize and execute strategic events

Basic Requirements

• 15+ years of direct experience in corporate event management and strategy  
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, and event management tools (Certain, Splash)

Desired Characteristics

• Confident, mature and creative team player
• Strong leadership and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Extremely solutions and detail-oriented, with strong organizational, multi-tasking, decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Excellent stamina and executive presence
• Excellent verbal, presentation, and written communication skills

Additional Requirements

• Must be willing to work in New York, NY
• Willingness to travel at least 40% of the year, and work long hours and weekends

Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range: $180,000 - $235,000 (bonus and long-term incentive eligible).

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to [email protected].