Manager, Special Events

This is a Full Time Job

Location: Burbank, California, United States of America

Warner Bros. has been entertaining audiences for more than 90 years through the world's most-loved characters and franchises. Warner Bros. employs people all over the world in a wide variety of disciplines. We're always on the lookout for energetic, creative people to join our team.

Your New Role...

Warner Bros. Studio Operations is looking for an Event Manager to support the Warner Bros. Special Events department. This position will oversee the day-to-day management of department staff and produce flagship events. We are looking for a high-judgement, self-motivated, and innovative Event Manager who will manage the ideation, development, and implementation of internal and 3rd party events that inspire and create memorable experiences.

Your Role Accountabilities…
• Lead coordination for all assigned events through event, install and strike
• Generate, execute and review client proposals (both internal and 3rd party)
• Manage all event food and beverage, event rentals, staffing, event design, entertainment, security and parking logistics
• Management of food and beverage, create event layouts/ diagrams, menu collaboration with Executive Chef
• Purchases liquor, disposables, and general supplies for event department
• Build revenue generating proposals for clients
• Procure and process all client event payments inclusive of deposits
• Complete and submit cost sheets, tip sheets, submit pre-event quotes and post-event invoices
• Manage and reconcile event budgets post-event ensuring alignment with department profit goals
• Review proposals generated by Events Specialist, Event Coordinators and Event Assistant
• Support Director of Special Events in reviewing staffing assignments, event calendars, office inventory and department staff needs
• Lead and support internal staff training
• Foster an inclusive team culture encouraging a professional, supportive, rewarding and innovative team dynamics

Qualifications and Experience…
• 6 years of experience in an Event Manager role or equivalent managing/producing events with food & beverage, lighting design, audio, event design, and logistics
• 4 years of experience in a team management role, providing direct supervision of team members including scheduling, day-to-day activities and career goals
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Successfully managed client relationships on a day-to-day basis
• Accustomed to working in an organized, detail oriented and methodical fashion
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs
• California Driver's License
• Ability to work a flexible schedule and travel as required
• BA Degree preferred



The Legal Bits…
In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. $56,700.00 - $105,300.00 salary per year. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, Warner Bros. Discovery provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).

Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.

If you're a qualified candidate with a disability and you need a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for this position, please contact us at recruitadmin@wbd.com.