Events Marketing Specialist

Astound Broadband • Waco, TX

3d • $55,000 - $83,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Event Specialist is responsible for the strategy and execution of major key sponsorships by planning and executing best-in-class events. This role leads the negotiation and execution of larger scale events with major for-profit and non-profit associations, managing all events with the intent of creating brand awareness and goodwill for Astound while effectively showcasing all Astound products and services.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• 2–4 years of experience with large sponsorships or agency-side campaigns
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and negotiation skills
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Experience with budget and expense management
• Cable, telecom, or mobile industry experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Negotiate, plan, and execute sponsorship and branding events within the Astound footprint
• Investigate, prepare documentation, and recommend new events and sponsorships
• Coordinate with market leaders regarding sales, community, and small/medium business events
• Respond to unsolicited event and sponsorship requests
• Procure and manage vendors and brand ambassadors
• Coordinate run-of-show for all planned events
• Organize and deliver event materials including signage, banners, and booths
• Assist with TV, radio, and digital promotional copy
• Coordinate reciprocal media opportunities
• Lead social outreach and promotional campaigns
• Track budgets, process invoices, and prepare reports
• Manage programmer relationships for new event opportunities
• Participate in meetings and cross‑channel marketing initiatives
• Travel up to 40% as required
• Weekend availability required
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan, with employer match
• Insurance options including: medical, dental, vision, life and STD insurance
• Paid Time Off/Vacation: Starting at 80 hours per year, and increases based on tenure with the organization
• Floating Holiday: 40 hours per year
• Paid Holidays: 7 days per year
• Paid Sick Leave: Astound allows a number of paid sick hours per calendar year and varies based on state and/or local laws
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Employee discount program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED