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Events & Production Manager
1 year ago
EVENTS & PRODUCTION MANAGER
The KRAFTON Americas Esports & Events team aims to build and deploy a world-class esports and events ecosystem tailored to the size and demand of each KRAFTON video game title that deliberately targets each stage of the user lifecycle, generates revenue, and attracts AAA partners, sponsors, media rights opportunities, and esports team organizations. We are looking for humble, but ambitious, solution-oriented professionals who are decisive and are not afraid to experiment. Like us, you take play seriously and are passionate about games. We embrace those who see things differently and question the status quo.
We are seeking an Esports & Events Production Manager who will join the KRAFTON Americas Esports & Events department in Santa Monica, California. The Events Production Manager will be a key player in developing and executing esports and events campaigns across multiple KRAFTON titles. Reporting to the KRAFTON Americas Director of Esports & Events, you will work collaboratively across multiple operational and creative disciplines. You will work closely with external partners and vendors and a wide range of internal resources to launch new initiatives and elevate existing efforts.
Scope of Responsibilities
- Lead weekly event production management working sessions with wider team
- Lead all production logistics of regional live events and studio productions
- Support partner management, RFP processes, and proposal evaluation
- Assemble project teams and lead communication and production related task tracking
- Create and maintain updated, accurate project documents to provide visibility and knowledge sharing
- Develop and reinforce best practices and tools for production management and execution
- Ensure internal and external project teams are delivering according to key deadlines
- Obtain and create production quotes, estimates, and budget creation and reconciliation
- Track project financials and ensure that event activations are being operated within budget
- Act as a primary point of contact with production agencies and vendors
- Lead internal and external production crews during pre-production, rehearsals, on-air, and post-production
- Create, maintain, and share file repositories for all esports and events production documents
- Coordinate the transmission of all domestic and international digital, linear, and localized broadcast feeds
- Compile and distribute executive summaries and OKR/KPI reports
- Travel internationally to support and experience global events and meet with internal and external partners
- Other duties, as assigned
Qualifications
- 4+ years of esports and/or events production management experience
- Deep knowledge of the video game and esports industry and production management processes
- Sharp attention to detail and meticulous organizational skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work in an ambiguous environment and collaborate across multiple teams and stakeholders
- Ability to create, organize, prioritize, and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
- Evident skills in negotiation and conflict resolution
- Experience in forecasting project financials and workforce planning
- Availability to work on call and on weekends during event periods
- Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally for extended periods of time
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Suite
Reasonable Accommodation
KRAFTON, Inc. is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, the Company will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to apply for an open position, perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the HR Talent team at KRAFTON, Inc., to begin the interactive process.
EEOC Statement
KRAFTON, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type.
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