Event Manager, Influencer

About Ogilvy

Ogilvy was founded in 1948 by David Ogilvy. David created a culture that deeply respects and cares about its people and clients. Our mission is to inspire people and brands to make an impact and we are committed to attracting, growing, and retaining the best talent in the industry.

About The Role

Ogilvy New York is seeking an Event Manager, Influencer with a proven track record in event execution and management of influencer-facing events. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of relevant experience in event planning, with a strong focus on influencer event marketing. This role requires a deep understanding of the influencer landscape, end-to-end campaign management, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to create memorable event experiences that resonate with influencers and their followers. This is a hybrid role in New York, NY.

What You'll Do

Influencer Marketing:

• Manage end-to-end influencer campaigns including identification, contracting, management, and reporting.
• Assist with building strategy and creative concepts for influencer campaigns.
• Develop well-designed presentation decks using Keynote, PowerPoint, Canva, and Google Slides.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with influencers.
• Act as the primary point of contact for influencers before, during, and after events, ensuring their needs are met and expectations exceeded.
• Identify and secure influencers for events, includes contracting and management.
• Gather and analyze campaign data and develop reporting documents.
  
  

Event Planning And Execution

• Plan, organize, and execute influencer-facing events from conception to completion, ensuring all aspects align with the overall marketing strategy.
• Source and manage vendors and conduct venue site visits with clients.
• Assist with developing the event strategy and creative.
• Develop visually engaging presentation decks outlining event creative concepts and strategic approaches.
• Coordinate venue selection, catering, entertainment, and logistics.
• Create compelling event collateral, including invitations, signage, and promotional materials.
• Create detailed project plans and timelines, coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure all deadlines are met.
• Anticipate and mitigate potential risks or challenges that may arise during event planning and execution.
• Maintain comprehensive event documentation, including timelines, budgets, and vendor contracts.
• Coordinate travel logistics including UBER rides, hotel, and excursions.
• Manage event budgets, negotiate contracts with vendors, and ensure all expenses stay within budgetary constraints.
• Conduct post-event surveys and compile comprehensive wrap reports detailing final outcomes and results.
  
  

What You'll Need

• 3+ years of experience in influencer marketing and event coordination, preferably with a focus on influencer event marketing.
• Strong understanding of the influencer landscape, including knowledge of key influencers, trends, and audience demographics.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively with influencers, vendors, agencies, agents, clients, and internal stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Canva.
• Creative thinker with a passion for creating unique and memorable event experiences.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as required by event schedules.
• Strong deck-building skills with experience in using Canva, PowerPoint, and Keynote.
• Excellent vendor resources and relationships.
• Highly motivated with a strong work ethic and a genuine passion for both events and influencer marketing.
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment; agency experience preferred.
  
  

How We’ll Support You

Ogilvy celebrates its people. Fully. Enthusiastically. Unhesitatingly. We’ll empower you with the tools you’ll need to succeed. We’ll give you the autonomy to seek out new paths and better ways of doing things. We’ll support you with colleagues who are experts in their disciplines, drawn from across the Ogilvy network. And we’ll provide opportunities for you to do work of which you’ll be proud, with people you’ll be proud to call your teammates.

The base salary range for this position at the time of this posting is indicated below. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package, click here for more details.

Pay Range

$60,000—$140,000 USD

At Ogilvy, our people are at the heart of what we do: a creative agency that sparks game-changing ideas across culture and business through collaboration, integrity, and a celebration of self-expression.

We believe in building powerful teams with purpose. This means hiring and nurturing talent across all races, ethnicities, religions, abilities, sexual orientation, and gender identities – and we relentlessly curate transformative initiatives that make our commitment to fairness, and equity a reality.

Our ultimate mission is to leave a positive impact on the world, creating a better future for all, while supporting and uplifting the global communities we serve. This is central to our mantra of Borderless Creativity.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.