Director, Special Events & Talent Relations

The Director, Special Events & Talent Relations leads the strategy, planning, and execution of high-impact studio events, marketing activations, festivals, gifting programs, and talent-facing experiences in support of Searchlight's theatrical releases, awards campaigns, and broader brand priorities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute event strategies that support marketing and awards campaigns across Searchlight's theatrical releases.
• Oversee event planning and execution, ensuring alignment with campaign goals and brand identity.
• Oversee development & execution of all marketing activations including pop-ups, brand events, and licensed events.
• Lead collaboration across marketing, publicity, creative, and field teams.
• Own the strategic planning and allocation of event budgets.
• Lead the creative development of events and communicate vision to external vendors.
• Oversee selection, hiring & management of third-party production vendors.
• Serve as a key advisor to the Vice President and senior leadership on event strategy, talent relations, and brand activations.
• Lead the studio gifting program strategy.
• Strategically curate guest lists for all studio events, including celebrities, influencers, and press.
• Lead studio presence at festivals, overseeing ticketing, creative execution, print traffic, executive coordination, and talent engagement.
• Oversee security plans for all studio events and talent appearances.

Qualifications

• BA/BS Degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or equivalent work experience.
• 10+ years of experience in event production or marketing within film, entertainment, or related industries.
• Experience working within a studio or entertainment brand preferred.
• Strong relationship management and communication skills.
• Skilled in project management; ability to manage multiple events and timelines simultaneously.

The hiring range for this position in Burbank, CA is $168,400–$236,600 per year.