Manager Global Events

Hasbro•Renton, WA

About The Position

At Wizards of the Coast, we connect people around the world through play and imagination. From our genre-defining games like Magic: The Gathering® and Dungeons & Dragons® to our growing multiverse, we continue to innovate and build new ways to foster friendship and connection. That’s where you come in! The Event Manager, D&D & Digital Gaming supports the planning and execution of convention and fan event experiences focused on Dungeons & Dragons and Digital Gaming. This role works closely with internal teams and external partners to deliver engaging, well-organized events, panels, activations, and programming that connect fans to our brands. In addition to managing dedicated brand experiences, the Event Manager will also represent D&D and Digital Gaming within larger multi-brand events such as Toy Fairs, San Diego Comic-Con, Gencon and other internal and external events. As a member of the Hasbro Global Events team, this role may also contribute to other brand or corporate events based on overall team bandwidth and the event calendar.

Requirements

3–5 years of experience in event management, preferably within gaming, entertainment, or pop culture conventions.
Familiarity with hotel contracts, registration systems, and food & beverage planning.
Strong knowledge of Dungeons & Dragons, gaming communities, and fan conventions.
Proven ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
Experience coordinating with speakers, talent, and partners.
Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft and Google tools
Ability to travel up to 20% of the time.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

Nice To Haves

Workfront or project management software experience a plus.

Responsibilities

Coordinate logistics and programming for D&D and Digital Gaming convention activities, including panels, tournaments, activations, and partner showcases.
Represent D&D and Digital Gaming at multi-brand conventions (e.g., Toy Fairs, SDCC, etc.), ensuring their presence is integrated and aligned with overall company goals.
Manage production timelines, deliverables, and budgets to ensure all event elements are delivered on time and within scope.
Manage vendor relationships for any D&D/Digital Gaming-specific vendors
Oversee operational logistics such as hotel contracts, registration, and food & beverage needs, in partnership with vendors and internal teams.
Coordinate contract routing and purchase order requests to ensure the lowest cost and highest quality of service
Collaborate with creative, brand, and digital teams to align event content with marketing campaigns and product launches.
Provide onsite support, overseeing logistics, travel, lodging, schedules, talent, and staff during conventions.
Partner with D&D team in defining event-specific KPI’s and outcomes.
Work with internal stakeholders and external partners to confirm panelists, hosts, and special guests.
Handle communications, briefing materials, scheduling, and onsite support for speakers and talent.
Ensure messaging is consistent with brand priorities and event goals.
Partner with marketing, PR, creative, and digital teams to integrate programming across channels.
Work as part of the Hasbro Global Events team, supporting additional events and initiatives as needed depending on team bandwidth and the overall event calendar.
Support post-event reporting by tracking attendance, engagement, and fan feedback.
Contribute ideas for new formats and activations to keep content fresh and relevant for gaming audiences.