Events Lead, Global Brand Strategy

The Global Brand Strategy (GBS) team brings Snap brands to life, while reinforcing what we stand for as a company — real friendship, free and authentic expression, human-centered design, and a playful irreverence. The team does this globally through in-person and virtual experiences for our employees, potential employees, and business partners. The GBS team’s mission is to educate our broader community on Snap’s brands by creating opportunities to connect with them on a more emotional level. They look for extraordinary and diverse talent who learn quickly, take big risks, and relish in surprising and delighting our community.

We’re looking for an Events Lead to join our Global Brand Strategy team!

What you’ll do:

• Conceptualize and carry out imaginative experiences - both virtual and live - at over 100+ events annually

• Work cross functionally to plan and execute logistics for global events

• Identify opportunities to bring the Snapchat brand to life through event activations that inspire clients and partners

• Develop comprehensive project timelines and create new visual branding elements

• Make sure that events are planned and executed in a timely manner and within budget

• Manage relationships with new and existing venues & vendors

• Optimize event ROI 

• Work cross-functionally with stakeholders at all levels of the organization, driving projects across teams and time zones, and managing vendors

• Partner closely with the Sales, Product, Partnerships, Marketing and Executive teams to help accomplish their strategic goals and generate revenue

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong communication skills with ability to demonstrate expertise with executive stakeholders

• Excellent negotiation skills and an understanding of contractual agreements with vendors and venues

• Experience working with Google applications, Apple applications, and Microsoft Office Suite
   

Minimum Qualifications: 

• BS/BA degree or equivalent years of experience

• 6+ years of proven experience successfully managing and producing global events

• Ability to travel at least 30% of the time (please note that this is only applicable for in-person event and is not required for virtual events) 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent negotiation skills and an understanding of contractual agreements with vendors and venues

• Proven track record of producing unique event activations

• Experience supporting sales and advertising initiatives at a Tech/Media company, or Production Agency

• Can-do attitude; no task is too big or too small

• Meticulous attention to detail on creative and design elements

• Fluency in industry trends

• Strong work ethic and ability to simultaneously manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines

• A passion for the Snapchat brand!

At Snap, we believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together will enable us to create innovative products that improve the way people live and communicate. Snap is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. EOE, including disability/vets. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please don’t be shy and contact us at accommodations-ext@snap.com.

Our Benefits: Snap Inc. is its own community, so we’ve got your back! We do our best to make sure you and your loved ones have everything you need to be happy and healthy, on your own terms. Our benefits are built around your needs and include paid maternity & paternity leave, comprehensive medical coverage, emotional and mental health support programs, and compensation packages that let you share in Snap’s long-term success!