Electronic Arts Inc.
Producer, Global Events
Electronic Arts Inc., Los Angeles, California, United States,
The future of entertainment is interactive, and our Marketing team plays an important role in this future by building content, culture, and community around our brands. We empower audiences to Play, Create, Watch, and Connect across our amazing franchises and experiences, including The Sims, Madden NFL, EA SPORTS FC, Apex Legends, and Battlefield. We're a multi-functional group, with world-class expertise in building fandoms, driving interactive storytelling, and positioning our franchises at the center of the broader entertainment ecosystem.
The Global Events Team is seeking an experienced Event Producer to support the EA Entertainment portfolio of franchises, including Apex Legends, Battlefield, and The Sims. The Event Producer will drive and execute the planning and production of high-value in-person and digital events that are premium, safe, immersive, and engaging, supporting the franchise Brand strategy and narrative. We are looking for a highly collaborative producer with the ability to influence stakeholders, great communication skills, project management skills, and a strong ability to prioritize lots of moving parts. Primary events include influencer, press, consumer, and commercial events as well as large industry events and trade shows. This role will also support in creating the franchise global event strategy. Opportunities to also support other EA franchise events as well as corporate and Esports Events when needed. This role will start in early January.
Responsibilities:
Work cross-functionally with internal teams and manage external vendors in the support of creating awesome and engaging in-person and digital event and broadcast experiences that meet global campaign and brand objectives.
Drive and align event plans in partnership with cross-functional teams including Brand, Strategy, Integrated Communications, IT, and Security teams.
Partner with local territory teams across the globe to deliver event experiences to a global audience.
Manage a matrix of vendors including digital event platforms, video production, streaming partners, transportation, design, AV, IT, and travel services.
Negotiate and review contracts and act as a point of contact for event vendors and internal partners, such as legal and finance.
Ensure EA's events are accessible and inclusive to its audiences.
Manage event platforms and technology.
Manage event assets and route for approvals as needed.
Oversee event budget tracking to drive operational efficiency.
Ensure all events meet objectives, reach metrics, and adhere to spending guidelines.
Facilitate attendee communications and guest experience touchpoints including event attendee logistics (Know Before You Go) and registration.
Staff events and assist/oversee with set-up and break-down as needed. Some travel, evening, and weekends may be required.
Research new event opportunities.
Able to schedule work flexibly including off-hours, weekends, willing and able to travel to support physical events onsite domestically and internationally.
Experience:
4+ years of experience in event production, marketing, program management.
Have a good understanding of event platforms and technology.
Critical thinker who can analyze situations and come up with creative solutions that are compliant with EA policy.
Able to prioritize and juggle multiple projects at once, always anticipating the next move and needs within the team and for the audience.
Able to work independently and follow processes with limited supervision, proactively asking for guidance and feedback.
A creative/clever problem solver who is comfortable making decisions and collaborating with team members. Not afraid to ask questions or raise concerns.
A high-energy, self-motivated, team player who is willing to jump in and help with big projects and learn on the go.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Sound judgment and discretion; strong ethical character capable of handling confidential and financial information.
Interpersonal savvy: ability to work effectively with numerous remote colleagues, across many different departments within the company, across different time zones across the globe.
Comfortable working individually as well as with a team.
Highly proficient in Google Suite/Drive, MS Office, possess strong Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Airtable. Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, CAD experience is a plus.
Meet all travel eligibility requirements for international travel including holding a valid passport, ability to apply for any necessary visas/permits, proof of vaccinations, and testing requirements.
Previous experience in Livestream Production / Production management is a plus.
Entertainment and/or gaming and industry knowledge is a plus.
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The Global Events Team is seeking an experienced Event Producer to support the EA Entertainment portfolio of franchises, including Apex Legends, Battlefield, and The Sims. The Event Producer will drive and execute the planning and production of high-value in-person and digital events that are premium, safe, immersive, and engaging, supporting the franchise Brand strategy and narrative. We are looking for a highly collaborative producer with the ability to influence stakeholders, great communication skills, project management skills, and a strong ability to prioritize lots of moving parts. Primary events include influencer, press, consumer, and commercial events as well as large industry events and trade shows. This role will also support in creating the franchise global event strategy. Opportunities to also support other EA franchise events as well as corporate and Esports Events when needed. This role will start in early January.
Responsibilities:
Work cross-functionally with internal teams and manage external vendors in the support of creating awesome and engaging in-person and digital event and broadcast experiences that meet global campaign and brand objectives.
Drive and align event plans in partnership with cross-functional teams including Brand, Strategy, Integrated Communications, IT, and Security teams.
Partner with local territory teams across the globe to deliver event experiences to a global audience.
Manage a matrix of vendors including digital event platforms, video production, streaming partners, transportation, design, AV, IT, and travel services.
Negotiate and review contracts and act as a point of contact for event vendors and internal partners, such as legal and finance.
Ensure EA's events are accessible and inclusive to its audiences.
Manage event platforms and technology.
Manage event assets and route for approvals as needed.
Oversee event budget tracking to drive operational efficiency.
Ensure all events meet objectives, reach metrics, and adhere to spending guidelines.
Facilitate attendee communications and guest experience touchpoints including event attendee logistics (Know Before You Go) and registration.
Staff events and assist/oversee with set-up and break-down as needed. Some travel, evening, and weekends may be required.
Research new event opportunities.
Able to schedule work flexibly including off-hours, weekends, willing and able to travel to support physical events onsite domestically and internationally.
Experience:
4+ years of experience in event production, marketing, program management.
Have a good understanding of event platforms and technology.
Critical thinker who can analyze situations and come up with creative solutions that are compliant with EA policy.
Able to prioritize and juggle multiple projects at once, always anticipating the next move and needs within the team and for the audience.
Able to work independently and follow processes with limited supervision, proactively asking for guidance and feedback.
A creative/clever problem solver who is comfortable making decisions and collaborating with team members. Not afraid to ask questions or raise concerns.
A high-energy, self-motivated, team player who is willing to jump in and help with big projects and learn on the go.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Sound judgment and discretion; strong ethical character capable of handling confidential and financial information.
Interpersonal savvy: ability to work effectively with numerous remote colleagues, across many different departments within the company, across different time zones across the globe.
Comfortable working individually as well as with a team.
Highly proficient in Google Suite/Drive, MS Office, possess strong Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Airtable. Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, CAD experience is a plus.
Meet all travel eligibility requirements for international travel including holding a valid passport, ability to apply for any necessary visas/permits, proof of vaccinations, and testing requirements.
Previous experience in Livestream Production / Production management is a plus.
Entertainment and/or gaming and industry knowledge is a plus.
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