Special Events Manager

Paramount

. Build and maintain relationships with internal and external partners .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeLos Angeles • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $75,000 - $110,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in event planning and execution, with strong capabilities in client relationship management, budgeting, and financial oversight. Proven ability to lead teams and coordinate logistics while maintaining flexibility to adapt to changing schedules.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Event PlanningClient Relationship ManagementBudgeting and Financial OversightMicrosoft Office Suite ProficiencyLeadership Skills

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Hard Skills

Event CoordinationBudget ManagementCost ProjectionsLogistics ManagementVendor Negotiation

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsTime ManagementCollaborationFlexibilityExpectation Management

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree

Industry Keywords

Event LifecyclePre-Production MeetingsPost-Production MeetingsFinancial GoalsChange Orders

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and maintain relationships with internal and external partners
Coordinate end-to-end logistics for assigned events
Serve as primary liaison between clients and internal and external partners
Lead brainstorming sessions and develop event concepts into actionable plans
Communicate with clients, vendors, and meeting planners throughout the event lifecycle
Negotiate with vendors on pricing, terms, and service quality
Prepare event reports, including cost and margin projections
Plan and facilitate pre- and post-production meetings
Collaborate with the Special Events team to meet financial goals
Administer Change Orders and communicate cost implications
Oversee payment schedules and financial milestones
Coordinate with on-lot departments including Security, Janitorial, Fire, Facilities, Grips, and Set Lighting
Track event spending and facilitate complete, timely billing
Work assigned hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
3+ years of hands-on event planning and execution experience
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)
Extraordinary client relationship and expectation management skills
Solid leadership with the ability to guide teams and vendors toward a shared vision
Great organizational and time management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple events simultaneously
Solid understanding of budgeting and financial oversight
Collaborative team player
Flexibility to work irregular hours and weekends as event schedules require

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) plan
Life insurance coverage
Disability benefits
Tuition assistance program
PTO / generous paid time off
Bonus eligibility
Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages
Opportunities for on-site and virtual engagement events
Opportunities to build meaningful connections and a vibrant community