Event and Communication Specialist

Software Resources, Inc.

Burbank, CA

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$38–$41 Per Hour

SKILLS

Accounting, Adobe Creative Suite, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Billing, Brand Marketing (Branding), Calendar Management, Communication Skills, Detail Oriented, Ecosystems, Event Management, Finance, Follow Through, Interpersonal Skills, Logistics, Marketing, Meeting Minutes, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Multitasking, Newsletter, Operational Strategy, Organizational Skills, Pager, Power Amplifier, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Product Demonstration, Project Tracking, Project/Program Coordination, Risk Management, Storytelling, Technical Recruiting, Time Management, Vehicle Driving, Visual Communication, Web Design, Wordpress, Writing Skills

LOCATION

Burbank, CA

POSTED

1 day ago

Software Resources has an immediate job opportunity for an Event and Communication Specialist with a major corporation in Burbank, CA. Onsite 3-4 days Monday-Thursday.

3+ month contract
Pay Rate: $38 - $41/hr DOE

Must Haves:
- Will need to have a strategy focus
- Important to be organized and keep things on track
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Excel, Word

As the Event & Communications Specialist for the Strategy & Portfolio Operations team, you will drive planning, execution, and communications for a segment-wide technology showcase. This tentpole event will drive awareness and alignment around the ways creativity, AI technologies, and innovation intersect across our Disney Entertainment creative tech ecosystem.
In this role, you will own day-to-day communications and event execution from design partnership and website copy to registration and demo logistics collaborating with teams throughout The Company to bring the showcase to life. You will leverage your deep passion for event planning and storytelling, as well as a strong sense of organization, detail-orientedness, and communication skills. Your ability to drive a large, cross-company event forward, anticipate needs, and manage many moving parts at once as part of a small core team will be key to your success.

Role & Responsibilities:
Own and manage key deadlines and deliverables across the event proactively tracking status and working closely with a project manager to flag risks in order to keep planning on schedule
Partner with key stakeholders throughout TWDC to coordinate and execute logistics, demos, presentations, and event needs end-to-end
Serve as the primary point of contact for keeping all operational elements afloat, from event services and catering to invoices, swag production, and more
Draft copy for event materials (website, registration page, invites, signage, etc.), ensuring consistent messaging and branding
Manage communications with internal teams to help amplify the event across channels (newsletters, Teams posts), securing stakeholder approvals where needed
Produce event briefs, one-pagers, and presentation materials to align stakeholders and drive decision-making, along with task tracking and meeting notes to keep the team on track
Provide onsite event execution and coordination support (both leading up to and throughout the event), ensuring smooth staffing, logistics, and issue resolution

Basic Qualifications and Experience:
5+ years of professional experience in event planning, project coordination, and/or communications
Excellent written, visual, and verbal communication skills
Strong attention to detail and high level of organization
Strong time management skills, with the ability to multitask and balance multiple deadlines across a fast-moving event timeline
Proactive and effective problem-solving skills
Ability to write and proof copy to a high standard
Experience keeping projects on track through proactive planning, stakeholder management, and follow-through
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Keynote

Preferred Qualifications:
Past work experience at TWDC is a plus
Experience organizing events with 100+ attendees
Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, WordPress, and Asana
Interest or experience in technology and/or media & entertainment

Education:
AA Degree

About Software Resources
Software Resources, founded more than 3 decades ago, is a trusted staffing partner specializing in Technology (IT, Creative, & Marketing), Finance, & Accounting placements. We work with companies nationwide that need skilled professionals and connect them with candidates like you looking for the right opportunity.

We are always looking for professionals at all experience levels and in various specialties to meet our clients' hiring needs. As a member of our team, you will have access to benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) with company match, short-term disability, life insurance with AD&D.

If this position fits interests you, we encourage you to apply. You can view all our job openings at Software Resources Careers.

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