Role Purpose:

The VP, Corporate Events will report to the Senior Vice President, NBCU Corporate Events.

Responsibilities

• Research, develop, manage, and execute special events for all NBCUniversal properties, both nationally and internationally
• Negotiate contracts pertaining to event accommodations, entertainment venues, activities, transportation, and more
• Create, ideate, design and install floor plans, décor plans and event branding
• Manage guest invitation/communication process and travel procurement for each assigned event
• Own the tracking of event budgets and reconciliation
• Collaborate with marketing and sales teams to curate custom events, promotions, and client hospitality for their advertising partners
• Generate and research new event ideas and opportunities for sales staff and advertising clients
• Develop contacts and relationships with vendors, including hotels, restaurants, and transportation companies, to secure the best possible rates and opportunities for NBCUniversal
• Stay ahead of industry trends and emerging technologies to incorporate innovative elements into our events - be passionate and knowledgeable about venues, restaurants/bars, food and beverage, and travel
• Work closely with merchandise director to develop ideas for creative and unique premium ideas for each event, as well as ongoing NBCUniversal merchandise
• Solid communication, presentation and interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to influence at all levels within the organization
• Exceptional people manager, with ability to manage a cluster day-to-day, as well as teams project-to-project
• Ability to implement best practices and processes; organized with meticulous attention to detail
• Ability to keep calm and problem solve quickly under high pressure moments
• Drive all aspects of strategic planning and execution of all events, both domestically and internationally
• Partner with stakeholders within the business to understand the key business objectives and needs to conceptualize and execute strategic events