Manager, Global Brand Experience

Snap • Santa Monica, CA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Snap Inc is a technology company. We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Snap contributes to human progress by empowering people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together. The Company’s three core products are Snapchat , a visual messaging app that enhances your relationships with friends, family, and the world; Lens Studio , an augmented reality platform that powers AR across Snapchat and other services; and its AR glasses, Spectacles . The Global Brand Experience (GBX) team brings Snap brands to life, while reinforcing what we stand for as a company — real friendship, free and authentic expression, human-centered design, and a playful irreverence. The team does this globally through in-person and virtual experiences for our employees, potential employees, and business partners. The GBX team’s mission is to educate our broader community on Snap’s brands by creating opportunities to connect with them on a more emotional level. They look for extraordinary and diverse talent who learn quickly, take big risks, and relish in surprising and delighting our community. We’re looking for a Global Brand Experience Manager to join Snap Inc! As a member of the Global Brand Experience team, you will oversee the conception, strategic planning and end-to-end execution of experiential marketing activations, bringing the Snap brand to life in various executions. You’ll autonomously own large-scale projects, collaborating with and effectively influencing a wide-array of cross-functional teams and external partners to produce client-facing events, projects and experiences that drive strategic goals. This role may include responsibilities for direct reports.

Requirements

• Strong work ethic and ability to simultaneously manage multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Superior interpersonal skills to work with internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to handle ambiguity, in a complex project environment
• Strong understanding of the AR landscape, including platforms (e.g., Lens Studio, WebAR), capabilities and current trends relevant to experiential marketing.
• Fluent in Google Applications, Apple Applications, and Microsoft Office Suite
• Analytical and creative mindset
• Extremely detail-oriented with exceptional organizational skills
• Exceptional negotiation skills and understanding of contractual agreements with vendors and venues
• Ability to initiate and drive projects to completion with minimal guidance, and to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment
• BS/BA degree or equivalent years of experience
• 10+ years of high-performance work experience, including experience with event planning

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the creative, tech or media industries
• Experience in managing company-wide global initiatives
• A passion for Snapchat and creativity

Responsibilities

• Lead the ideation, conceptualization and end-to-end execution of Snap’s signature brand experiences, the company’s presence at industry-wide events, and other activations that communicate Snap’s culture and values globally.
• Develop a deep understanding of Snapchat products and the Snapchat ecosystem
• Coordinate, operationalize and execute complex projects on a global scale
• Think outside of the box to bring Snapchat to life, spark interest and creativity
• Develop and manage comprehensive project timelines and budgets to support all initiatives
• Work cross-functionally with stakeholders at all levels of the organization, driving projects across teams and time zones
• Lead cross-functional meetings, establish priorities, and ensure deadlines and deliverables are met across new product launches, campaigns, and events
• Partner closely with XFN Teams (Product, Talent Partnerships, Labs, Marketing, Comms and Executive teams) to help accomplish their strategic goals and generate revenue
• Manage vendors and external partners, including negotiation and contract management
• Contribute to team strategy, identifying opportunities and helping define objectives to reach team goals

Benefits

• Snap Inc. is its own community, so we’ve got your back!
• We do our best to make sure you and your loved ones have everything you need to be happy and healthy, on your own terms.
• Our benefits are built around your needs and include paid parental leave, comprehensive medical coverage, emotional and mental health support programs, and compensation packages that let you share in Snap’s long-term success!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees