Global Director of Events

A24•Los Angeles, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

A24 is seeking a highly strategic and execution-focused Global Director of Events to lead the ideation, production, and execution of high-impact events across film, television, awards, brand, talent, and company initiatives. Based in Los Angeles and reporting to the Head of Specialty Marketing, this role will serve as a key leader within the company’s experiential efforts—shaping event strategy from conception through managing a team and vendors, and ensuring events reflect A24’s signature voice, creativity, and attention to detail.

Requirements

10+ years of experience in experiential marketing, publicity events, or film/TV entertainment events
Deep knowledge of the film and television landscape, including awards season, talent handling, and industry events
A strong understanding of film exhibition standards and technology
Track record of leading complex, high-profile events from end to end—ideation through execution
Strong production chops with impeccable attention to detail, time management, and creative problem-solving
Creativity in spades and experience working within budgets without sacrificing quality and polish
Excellent communicator and team collaborator; comfortable working across departments and leadership levels
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, hands-on, independent environment
Experience with union vendors, permitting processes, and festival/event credentialing a plus
Flexible to travel and work nontraditional hours as needed during campaigns and productions
Polished and effective communicator skilled at reporting progress and with years of experience managing others
Excellent interpersonal, communication and relationship management skill
Humble, diligent and resourceful
Ability to travel as needed

Responsibilities

Lead strategy, planning, creative direction and execution for events across the A24 ecosystem—film premieres, awards season campaigns, film festivals, talent dinners, brand activations, and more
Manage all event logistics: concepting, timelines, budgeting, vendors, venues, ticketing, staffing, travel, creative development, permits, and on-site execution
Serve as lead producer for large-scale events; collaborate with internal departments (Marketing, Publicity, Brand, Distribution, International, Business Affairs, etc.) to ensure alignment and executional excellence
Act as a brand steward to ensure all events reflect A24’s creative vision and standards
Build and manage relationships with external partners including sponsors and partners, venues, vendors, production teams, and talent representatives
Oversee and mentor events staff and/or freelance teams during periods of high volume
Track budgets, timelines, and recaps for each event; drive process improvements and cross-functional coordination
Partner with internal stakeholders on the annual Corporate events and celebrations
Oversee and avail opportunities for brand partnerships and sponsorships of events and serve as a liaison with external brand partners
Serve as a key partner on festival planning and talent engagement, including Sundance, Cannes, Telluride, TIFF, etc.
Optimize A24’s Events work flow - create & maintain systems of organization and budgeting (ie: Google Drive, Dropbox and emerging technologies)