Sr. Director, Global Events

The Chosen•Midlothian, TX

7h•Remote

About The Position

The Sr. Director, Global Events leads the strategy, execution, and evolution of 5&2 Studios’ global events portfolio. Reporting to the Head of Consumer Products & Events, this role translates the broader events strategy into operational plans, a 12–18-month portfolio plan, and annual event calendars; aligns priorities, resources, and budgets across programs; and drives portfolio performance and cross-functional excellence. The role oversees a growing team of event professionals and identifies opportunities to expand the company’s global reach. It is remote-based and requires frequent domestic and international travel. The leader oversees events across touchpoints such as global premieres, ChosenCon, Fan Extra Days, immersive experiences, live touring, and new formats. Responsibilities span portfolio strategy and planning, end-to-end event execution, scalable systems and production standards, financial management, team development, business growth, and brand stewardship. The role partners across Brand, Creative, Marketing, Social, Gifts/Consumer Products, Production, Music, and Finance to deliver thoughtful attendee experiences aligned with The Chosen’s storytelling and the broader 5&2 Studios brand vision.

Requirements

10+ years of experience leading large-scale events, ideally within entertainment, media, or experiential marketing.
Proven experience managing global, multi-event portfolios.
Strong operational expertise and ability to build and scale systems and processes.
Experience allocating budgets and resources across multiple programs, including forecasting and performance reporting.
Experience managing large budgets and complex logistics.
Track record of leading and developing high-performing teams.
Experience working with talent, executives, and high-profile stakeholders.
Deep understanding of how events can drive brand and business outcomes.
Experience aligning cross-functional teams and evaluating program performance to guide investment and resource decisions.
Willingness and excitement to travel frequently, both domestically and internationally.

Nice To Haves

Experience leading large-scale events within entertainment, media, or experiential marketing.

Responsibilities

Translate the global events strategy developed with the Head of Consumer Products & Events into a 12–18-month portfolio plan, including priorities, annual calendars, and program objectives.
Own and evolve the global events strategy across premieres, ChosenCon, Fan Extra Days, immersive experiences, live touring, and new formats.
Manage multiple programs, aligning priorities, timelines, budgets, and resources with business objectives and organizational capacity.
Evaluate event proposals and recommend priorities based on strategic alignment, audience opportunity, expected return, costs, and resource availability.
Oversee end-to-end event execution from ideation through post-event reporting, ensuring alignment with creative vision, timelines, and budgets.
Build and refine scalable event systems, workflows, production standards, and portfolio planning, reporting, and review practices.
Lead the creation of production timelines, run-of-shows, staffing plans, and event documentation across projects.
Oversee multi-million-dollar budgets and maintain financial discipline, clear reporting, and visibility into planned spend, committed costs, actuals, and forecast variances.
Partner cross-functionally with Brand, Creative, Marketing, Social, Gifts/Consumer Products, Production, Music, and Finance.
Maintain a high standard for attendee experience and consistent brand representation while accounting for regional audience needs.
Monitor portfolio performance and recommend changes to program scope, timing, resources, and investment based on results and priorities.
Directly manage and develop the Sr. Events Manager and lead managers, producers, and specialized leads across programs, setting goals, responsibilities, decision-making authority, and performance expectations.
Lead contractors, freelancers, agencies, and vendors through influence, ensuring alignment, accountability, and quality execution.
Build a flexible resourcing model, identify and onboard external partners, and oversee capacity planning across the portfolio.
Empower the Sr. Events Manager and program leads to manage day-to-day delivery while providing direction and handling escalations, cross-program issues, and high-stakes events.
Provide hands-on leadership at key events, supporting execution and troubleshooting in real time as needed.
Identify and develop event opportunities, formats, sponsorships, and markets that expand global reach and enhance experience or revenue potential.
Develop program-level recommendations and business cases covering audience opportunity, expected costs, resource requirements, risks, and potential returns.
Stay informed about industry trends and use insights to inform innovation and future planning.
Evaluate event results by program and tier, including return on investment, attendee retention, cost per acquisition, and operational efficiency, and use findings to inform future investment.
Contribute to long-term planning for how events support the broader 5&2 house-of-brands vision.
Partner with Finance on accurate reporting and proactive planning; evaluate trade-offs that balance experience, impact, and cost; and escalate material budget variances, unplanned commitments, and decisions outside delegated authority to the Head of Consumer Products & Events.
Coordinate with Creative and Brand teams to translate story moments into physical experiences, and with other teams to connect events to campaigns, product initiatives, and audience engagement opportunities.
Ensure teams operate against clear budgets, timelines, and expectations while maintaining accountability and momentum.