Remote Event Production Manager

Summary

The job is for an Event Production Manager to manage IRL Twitch Rivals and Twitch Streamer Original events. The role requires 8-10 years of experience in live event entertainment, esports or gaming events, creative production, project management, or program management. The position offers remote work within the US and provides benefits such as medical, dental, vision & disability insurance, 401(k), maternity & parental leave, flexible PTO, Amazon employee discount.

Requirements

• BA/BS degree or equivalent industry experience
• 8-10 years experience in one or multiple areas including: live event entertainment (game shows, concerts), esports or gaming events, creative production, project management, program management
• An excellent budget management track record
• Experience with decision-making in high pressure moments
• Comfort leading cross-functional initiatives and building relationships with various internal and external partners

Responsibilities

• Project manage event logistics for 3-5 IRL event programs and associated livestream / year
• Build forecasts, budgets and report on actuals against all events
• Manage all vendors and crew necessary for execution against your events
• Work cross-functionally throughout the Twitch business to coordinate relevant work, with emphasis on Business Development, Creative, Analytics, Sales, Customer Trust, Marketing, and Partnerships teams
• Partner with the Product lead + Creative and Executive Producers for Twitch Rivals on all aspects of the events ensuring optimal outcomes within budget
• Lead production calls and identify gaps throughout planning across all event pillars (venue, scenic, event tech, and crew)
• Understand production costs and recommend budget solutions
• Define operational priorities, and improve performance by identifying risks early, planning contingencies, and reacting to issues in real-time

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct experience building gaming events across multiple genres
• Detail oriented, and digs into the details of each project managed
• Familiarity with Twitch, streaming, video games, and internet culture

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision & Disability Insurance
• 401(k)
• Maternity & Parental Leave
• Flexible PTO
• Amazon Employee Discount