Senior Project Manager, Events (Temp Role)

trevor//peter, a Wasserman company, is a lifestyle brand agency based in Toronto. We’re a full-service agency with a reputation for helping brands find a way in - connecting them to people, places and spaces.

Our agency and offering is ever-evolving. When you partner with brands like Red Bull, Diageo, Nike, Spotify, RBCx, and Foot Locker (to namedrop a few), finding a new way to play is essential to success. To stand out. To connect. To matter. Our core team has to reflect this ambition. That is why we're looking to bring new talent into our mix to keep us and our brands moving forward.

Great Brands Play. They Get Involved. So Do We.

We've built a unique mix of expertise that extends audience participation. In our world, this is achieved and found in and outside a traditional mix of disciplines, from media-led campaigns to brand partnerships to brand experiences.

We are looking for an Event Producer to work on our Brand Experience (BX) team who has strong event production, and planning work experience through a mix of agency, brand or similar industries.

Please note this is a contract position for 4 months with possibility to go perm after that.

The Role

• Coordinate the planning, execution, and delivery of experiential marketing projects, including events and brand activations, from concept to completion.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including creative, production, and vendors, to ensure seamless coordination and alignment of project objectives.
• Develop and manage project timelines, budgets, and resources to meet client expectations and deliver high-quality results within established parameters.
• Develop briefs and manage the production of client work across BX channels as required.
• Working as a part of a larger BX team to engage with our clients and maintain strong relationships and effectively communicate project updates and progress.
• Act as the main point of contact for vendors, freelancers and partners for planning and execution as required.
• Identify potential risks and challenges in project execution and proactively implement strategies to mitigate them, ensuring successful project outcomes.
• Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in experiential marketing, bringing innovative ideas and solutions to enhance project experiences and client satisfaction.

Requirements:

• 2-4 years of relevant work experience, agency experience considered an asset. 
• Self-starter who can own, lead and complete work with limited supervision.
• Strong understanding of live and virtual event production practices and processes
• Standard Monday - Friday schedule but due to the nature of events, able to work flexible hours including evenings and/or weekends as required.
• Demonstrates a positive can-do attitude that knows how to own outcomes
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Can multitask, prioritize work and jump in and out of projects
• Comfortable with writing and presenting (ideas, reports, agendas, etc)
• Must be able to work a hybrid in-office schedule (2-3 days a week)

trevor//peter believes in an inclusive, safe and diverse work environment. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by applicable laws. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process and beyond. If you are contacted for an interview and require accommodations, please let us know.