Freelance Event Coordinator

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

FOX Entertainment

With a legacy spanning more than 35 years, FOX Entertainment is one of the world’s most recognizable media brands and a prolific content producer across its iconic broadcast network and both owned and third-party streaming platforms. Known for its independent, innovative spirit and provocative, groundbreaking storytelling, the company was reinvented in 2019 with the formation of FOX Entertainment. While maintaining its leadership in broadcast television (9-1-1: Lone Star, The Simpsons, The Cleaning Lady, Hell’s Kitchen, LEGO Masters), the company is actively building a portfolio of businesses and library of owned original content. To date, FOX Entertainment’s long-term growth strategy has included the acquisitions of award-winning animation studio Bento Box Entertainment (Bob’s Burgers, The Great North, Krapopolis, Grimsburg), entertainment platform TMZ, and global production studio MarVista Entertainment (The Way Home, Rescuing Christmas), as well as the formation of the culinary and lifestyle content venture Studio Ramsay Global (Next Level Chef, Gordon Ramsay’s Food Stars) in partnership with Gordon Ramsay. The company also established its in-house unscripted studio FOX Alternative Entertainment (The Masked Singer, Snake Oil, I Can See Your Voice, Name That Tune), FOX Entertainment Studios (Animal Control) to develop scripted content, and worldwide content sales unit FOX Entertainment Global.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The FOX Experience + Design team is fueled by boldness and the desire to create impact. We are dedicated to increasing awareness by connecting viewers and clients to FOX through best-in-class experiences across diverse business affiliates, such as FOX Entertainment, FOX Sports, Tubi Media, FOX News, and FOX Corporate. We focus on brand engagement and experiential experiences by providing strategic ideas, planning, and production in events, design, and technology.

The Freelance Event Coordinator supports the FOX Event team in all aspects of event administration and production. This candidate is someone who is interested in learning event planning from the ground up. They must be a team player and a self starter, not afraid to jump in and get their hands dirty. Strong organizational skills are a must, as you will be juggling multiple events for multiple teams at any given time. The Freelance Event Coordinator will report to the VP of Events, but work with multiple team members in support of events across many business units.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the events team in all administrative aspects of event planning including: meeting scheduling, travel booking, building itineraries, tracking and reporting of budgets, contracts, invoices, etc.
• Support equipment and materials prep for shipping prior to events
• Work cross functionally with our legal, finance, design and tech teams to make sure all necessary event needs are met in a timely manner under the direction of an event lead
• Create and prep presentation decks for stakeholders
• Coordinate PA needs and manage onsite PA responsibilities
• Other administrative functions as needed

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• Ability to prioritize, and multi-task in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented, and ever-changing environment while projecting grace under pressure
• Ability to work independently, under the direction of the senior events team
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing with all levels of executives as well as stakeholders from various business units
• Desire to learn all aspects of event production
• Occasional travel may be required
• Able to work evenings and weekends as needed for events
• Able to lift 50 lbs. and work on your feet for extended periods as needed