Director Events Strategy

Sphere Entertainment Group, LLC • Las Vegas, NV

2h • Onsite

About The Position

Sphere Entertainment Co. is a leader in immersive experiences, technology and media. The Company includes Sphere, an experiential medium powered by advanced technologies. The first Sphere opened in Las Vegas, with a second venue planned for Abu Dhabi. In addition, the Company includes MSG Networks, which operates two regional sports and entertainment networks, MSG Network and MSG Sportsnet, as well as a direct-to-consumer and authenticated streaming product, MSG+, delivering a wide range of live sports content and other programming. More information is available at www.sphereentertainmentco.com.
Who are we hiring?
The Director, Events Strategy will be responsible for executing the strategic direction for Sphere’s B2B event marketing portfolio and delivering world-class experiences that elevate our brand, engage potential clients, and support key business development objectives. This individual will define the purpose and goals for each B2B event or event series, inclusive of trade shows, conferences, and on-site prospecting events at Sphere locations, leading execution from concept through post-event analysis.
This role requires a unique blend of strategic foresight, creative thinking, operational excellence, and executive-level communication. As a senior member of the Marketing team, you’ll collaborate across the organization and with external partners to ensure that every B2B marketing event is aligned with our business priorities and brand values — and executed with precision. This role will report to the SVP Marketing for Sphere Entertainment.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in event marketing, experiential marketing, or B2B strategic marketing roles — with a track record of leading high-impact events from strategy to execution.
• Proven ability to set vision, articulate strategy, and connect event experiences to broader business goals.
• Executive presence with strong verbal and written communication skills; able to present ideas clearly and build credibility with senior stakeholders.
• Creative thinker with a passion for storytelling, experience design, and audience engagement.
• Expert project manager with strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a bias for action.
• Adaptable and resilient — thrives in fast-paced, dynamic environments and brings a solution-oriented mindset to challenges.
• Highly collaborative, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and external partners.
• Curious, proactive, and passionate about the evolving landscape of events and experiences.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in entertainment, tech, or consumer brands with premium event executions preferred; large, matrixed organization experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Align with internal stakeholders on the vision and strategy for Sphere's B2B event marketing portfolio — aligning external-facing event experiences with company goals, audience needs, and brand positioning.
• Partner with internal stakeholders (Brand, Customer Marketing, Sales, Sponsorships, Communications, and others) to translate business goals into event objectives, experience design, audience targeting and ROI measurement.
• Lead all phases of external event delivery — from initial concept through on-site execution and post-event reporting — ensuring timelines and budgets are met while optimizing for impact and attendee experience.
• Own and manage relationships with executive stakeholders — ensuring alignment, setting expectations, and delivering ongoing communications and updates.
• Oversee vendor selection, negotiation, and management across all production elements, including venues, A/V, security, catering, decor, and staffing.
• Build scalable processes and toolkits for B2B event planning and execution, enabling efficiency, consistency, innovation, and measurement of event performance.
• Coordinate logistics for Sphere presence at external events and conferences, including but not limited to securing meeting locations, access passes, hospitality, and overseeing setup of booths or other installations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed