Associate Manager, Hospitality (Fixed-Term)

Wasserman•New York, NY

About The Position

Wasserman operates at the epicenter of sports, music and entertainment, serving talent, brands and properties on a global scale. Our brands and properties division works with iconic brands and rights holders, supporting business growth through all marketing disciplines. We're a trusted partner to every major league, team and venue, building meaningful connections between brands, properties and fans. Headquartered in Los Angeles, Wasserman's presence spans 28 countries and more than 70 cities, including New York, London, Abu Dhabi, Amsterdam, Hong Kong, Madrid, Mexico City, Toronto, Paris and Sydney. For more information, please visit www.teamwass.com. Job Overview: Wasserman is looking for a driven and enthusiastic associate event manager to produce events from strategy through completion and aid in enhancing our visibility in the marketplace. The planner’s responsibilities include showcasing outstanding, forward-thinking service and organizing memorable high-touch events that meet quality expectations for multiple clients. This is a fixed-term opportunity from March 2026-December 2026.

Requirements

Minimum 1-2 years’ experience in event management and/or corporate events industry, preferably in sports or entertainment
Bachelor’s Degree in Hospitality Management, marketing or related field
Proven experience as an events planner or organizer
Impressive portfolio of previously managed events
Self-starter who requires minimal supervision to meet and carry out event and service responsibilities
Excellent customer service, time management and communication skills
Basic sales skills and ability to build productive business/vendor relationships
Ability to identify and maximize event opportunities
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple project streams independently
Up-to-date and informed knowledge of the sports and entertainment industries
High level of initiative and interpersonal skills and ability to work well independently and in a team environment
Genuine passion for events and hosting
Self-motivation, enthusiasm and willingness to learn
Strong attention to detail and highly organized
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (extensive expertise in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel) and knowledge of common event management software
Basic understanding of KeyNote
Understand basics of marketing and promotion techniques
Ability to assess a situation and quickly recommend solutions
Working knowledge of project management fundamentals
Must be able to multi-task and be flexible enough to react under fast-paced, stressful circumstances and tight deadlines
Must be flexible and willing to travel (multi-day, weekends and short-notice travel expected)

Responsibilities

Act as a subject matter expert on event management, hosting and hospitality
Day-to-day planning and delivery of numerous events and hospitality projects
Conduct research and obtain resources on elements of existing projects as well as new business opportunities to provide the client with targeted event solutions
Showcase forward-thinking initiative to identify the best strategic opportunities and provide new ideas in the ever-changing events landscape
Develop and deliver polished client deliverables and other strategic framework materials to support client decision-making (i.e. presentations, budgets, etc.)
Support all aspects of the event planning process, including project plans, partner and vendor relationships, event communications, hotel contracts, decor, catering, entertainment, transportation, invitee lists, special guests, equipment and promotional materials
Support project budgets from start to finish
Develop and adhere to the program timeline and work-back schedule including key dates and deliverables to ensure milestones are met and that the project remains ahead of client expectations
Conduct and note take on regularly scheduled status meetings to provide feedback and periodic reports to stakeholders as necessary
Maintain a working relationship with existing vendors and properties
Provide support to event team
Collaborate with other Wasserman service teams as necessary
Support on-site execution, including set-up, staffing, guest logistics, stakeholder communications, vendor organization and problem-solving
Must be willing to handle on-site hospitality and engagement needs for both the client and their guests
Deliver quality events that meet (and hopefully exceed) client expectations
Conduct post–event evaluations and recaps to showcase event success and ROI
Understand the landscape of our client’s business/sector, as well as the industry contexts for their investments
Garner strong client and partner relationships for future events, including possessing a strong working knowledge of Wasserman capabilities to further these opportunities