Hawke Media · 10 hours ago
Events Manager
1 Santa Monica Office CA HQ - Santa Monica, CA 90404
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$75K/yr - $80K/yr
2+ years expHawke Media is a digital marketing agency focused on providing performance-driven solutions for businesses. The Experiential Marketing & Events Manager is responsible for producing and promoting a variety of brand experiences, including the flagship event Hawkefest, while driving brand awareness and demand generation efforts.
Marketing & Advertising
Responsibilities
Produce and promote Hawke Media events, including happy hours, private dinners, industry panels, and large-scale activations
Lead the end-to-end production of Hawkefest, overseeing programming, partnerships, logistics, promotion, creative execution, and stakeholder coordination
Identify and manage a rolling calendar of high-value industry events (e.g., Shoptalk, eTail, NRF, Expo West) and cultural opportunities where Hawke Media should attend, sponsor, or activate to drive brand awareness and business growth
Plan and execute special projects and brand experiences that support marketing, content, sales, and executive visibility goals
Develop promotional materials including branded assets, collateral, email campaigns, and social content
Fundraise, sell sponsorships, and creatively resource events—viewing budgets as opportunities for collaboration and innovation
Oversee all event logistics, including guest experience, vendor coordination, branded touchpoints, run-of-show documentation, and lead capture
Collaborate across departments to ensure alignment with business objectives, brand strategy, and campaign goals
Track and report on event performance metrics; apply insights to optimize future strategy and execution
Stay current on industry trends and cultural moments to keep Hawke Media present and relevant in key conversations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Hospitality, Communications, or a related field
2–5 years of experience in experiential marketing, event production, brand activations, or partnerships—preferably in an agency or high-growth environment
Proven ability to manage multiple events and timelines with strong project management skills
Experience fundraising, securing sponsorships, and creatively resourcing events with limited budgets
Excellent communication skills; confident in external brand representation and relationship management
Skilled in developing promotional materials and collaborating with creative and content teams
Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for culture, connection, and crafting impactful brand experiences
Familiarity with lead generation, sales enablement, and marketing KPIs tied to experiential strategy
Willingness to travel and work flexible hours as needed for event execution
Benefits
Equity participation in select transactions.
Health, dental, vision, and 401(k) with company match.
Company
Hawke Media
Hawke Media is Your Outsourced CMO®, utilizing AI and proprietary technology partnerships to redefine the landscape.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Erik Huberman
Founder and CEO
Camille Orosa
CMO | Growth Marketing Strategist
Recent News
Los Angeles Business Journal
2024-04-09
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