VP-Communications Events

The VP, Communications Events will lead the strategic development, planning and execution of best-in-class events to deliver on the diverse business needs of the Disney Parks, Experiences and Products segment of The Walt Disney Company.

Responsibilities:

Lead a team of sr. level professionals responsible for the delivery of a robust slate of strategic and integrated events designed to meet the goals and objectives for a global line of businesses and for a diverse audience and platform mix.

• Produce innovative, bespoke media, influencer, consumer B-to-B and internal events that engage, inform, influence, and excite; driving earned, owned and social buzz across all platforms.
• Partner with key cross-company stakeholders for an integrated approach, delivering against segment and business priorities and driving significant ROI
• Research, develop, and be a champion for innovative, on-trend and digital-first concepts integrated into the events
• Utilize the best of technology options, including virtual, in-person, or hybrid, to deliver high-quality experiences and extend the reach
• Manage all aspects of logistics, production, and planning of events including contract negotiations, venue preparation, run of shows, security, catering, entertainment, transportation, equipment, decor, invitation management, and guest communications
• Ability to operate in a nimble manner in a fast changing environment
• Lead the financial management of large-scale events with the ability to scale events and deliver on budget.
• Evaluate, monitor, and report on event performance and ROI to demonstrate impact and inform future events
• Ensure “Safer Together” events practices and compliance for post-COVID world
  
  

Basic Qualifications:

• Experience in events management, with demonstrated success in planning and producing outstanding events on time and on budget.
• Proven knowledge and experience in the creative development, strategic planning, operations and production of large-scale events with million dollar+ budgets
• Knowledgeable about current trends with the ability to translate into engaging events designed to drive social and sharable content
• A strategic mindset and flair for fresh, creative and disruptive thinking
• Strong executive presence; ability to work with the executive team as well as to partner effectively with other areas of leadership
• Proven experience in the management of teams, on-site and remotely
• Ability to collaboratively drive decisions, resolve problems and advance work successfully within multi-disciplinary teams and in a highly matrixed organization
• Ability to work effectively across the full lifecycle of event execution from creative vision to rapid development, and seamless execution
• Exceptional writing and communication skills; with the ability to present event concepts and keep stakeholders informed during and post-events
• Innovative, motivated self-starter with strong project management and organizational skills
• Lead with a service oriented mindset and a keen eye to ROI