Event Production Manager

This is a Full Time Job

DESCRIPTION:

The Washington Nationals are actively searching for an individual who has a passion for large-scale public, ticketed events and is committed to excellence to be our Event Producer of Nationals Park Events. If upon hearing that, dozens of ideas for fun events to attract various demographics in the DMV come to mind, we'd love to hear from you!

We are looking for an inclusive, collaborative leader with outstanding people and process management skills who is both a creative visionary and methodical in the architecture, details, and revenue generation of events. Someone passionate about the attendee experience as well as the organization's values will be able to balance the needs of our team and our objectives with relationship-building, creative problem-solving, and excellent organization.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Event Production:
• Oversee the planning and execution of self-produced events, which are programs produced by Nationals Park Events rather than partnering with an outside promoter, with the support and assistance of our Ballpark Operations and Levy Restaurant teams.
• Develop a diverse calendar of programs by presenting viable options to the Nationals Park Events Vice President and leadership.
• Budget development and tracking for all self-produced events.
• Collaborate with colleagues and leadership in all aspects of planning and executing including strategic marketing, ticket sales, vendor procurement, and event operations.
• Create unique sponsorship opportunities at all self-produced events.
• Work with the Washington Nationals Corporate Partnerships team to ensure that existing partners as well as new partners have the opportunity to support our events.
• Work closely with the Nationals Park Events marketing personnel and Washington Nationals marketing, communications, and broadcasting partners to ensure our events are properly represented in the market.
• Source vendors for self-produced events by working with our distributor and restaurant partners in the area.
• When applicable, source and manage production partners via an RFP process.

Account Management:
• Be the primary liaison for event partners for co-produced events, ensuring the marketing assets needed for announcement, presale, and additional advertising emails and social media posts are provided by these partners.
• Hold dates in our internal database and oversee the contract process for house accounts.

Research and Analytics:
• Conduct market research for prospective self-produced events.
• Join appropriate industry groups and stay knowledgeable about trends in the festival and events arena.
• Research entertainment options for self-produced events, staying informed about local and national entertainment options.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Hospitality, Communications, or another related field.
• At least 2 years' experience working in a Stadium/Arena location.
• Six to eight years' experience in building events from ideation to execution.
• Passion for taking calculated risks with data-driven vision and team consensus.
• Prior experience in corporate, entertainment, and social event management and planning.
• CMP, PMP, or CSEP preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities necessary to perform essential functions:
• Be knowledgeable in event building in SalesForce or Momentus as needed.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a wide variety of public and private events.
• Demonstrated ability to be resourceful and dependable.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects at the same time.
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills as well as excellent interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to effectively collaborate with internal teams, cross-functional teams, and external parties.
• Knowledge of industry trends and best practices.