Associate Manager, Hospitality

Wasserman operates at the epicenter of sports, music and entertainment, serving talent, brands and properties on a global scale. Our brands and properties division works with iconic brands and rights holders, supporting business growth through all marketing disciplines. We're a trusted partner to every major league, team and venue, building meaningful connections between brands, properties and fans.

Job Overview:

Wasserman is looking for a driven and enthusiastic associate event manager to produce events from strategy through completion and aid in enhancing our visibility in the marketplace. The planner’s responsibilities include showcasing outstanding, forward-thinking service and organizing memorable high-touch events that meet quality expectations for multiple clients.

This is a fixed-term opportunity from March 2026-December 2026.

What You'll Do:

• Act as a subject matter expert on event management, hosting and hospitality

• Day-to-day planning and delivery of numerous events and hospitality projects

• Conduct research and obtain resources on elements of existing projects as well as new business opportunities to provide the client with targeted event solutions

• Showcase forward-thinking initiative to identify the best strategic opportunities and provide new ideas in the ever-changing events landscape

• Develop and deliver polished client deliverables and other strategic framework materials to support client decision-making (i.e. presentations, budgets, etc.)

• Support all aspects of the event planning process, including project plans, partner and vendor relationships, event communications, hotel contracts, decor, catering, entertainment, transportation, invitee lists, special guests, equipment and promotional materials

• Support project budgets from start to finish

• Develop and adhere to the program timeline and work-back schedule including key dates and deliverables to ensure milestones are met and that the project remains ahead of client expectations

• Conduct and note take on regularly scheduled status meetings to provide feedback and periodic reports to stakeholders as necessary

• Maintain a working relationship with existing vendors and properties

• Provide support to event team

• Collaborate with other Wasserman service teams as necessary

• Support on-site execution, including set-up, staffing, guest logistics, stakeholder communications, vendor organization and problem-solving

• Must be willing to handle on-site hospitality and engagement needs for both the client and their guests

• Deliver quality events that meet (and hopefully exceed) client expectations

• Conduct post–event evaluations and recaps to showcase event success and ROI

• Understand the landscape of our client’s business/sector, as well as the industry contexts for their investments

• Garner strong client and partner relationships for future events, including possessing a strong working knowledge of Wasserman capabilities to further these opportunities

What We're Looking For:

• Minimum 1-2 years’ experience in event management and/or corporate events industry, preferably in sports or entertainment

• Bachelor’s Degree in Hospitality Management, marketing or related field

• Proven experience as an events planner or organizer

• Impressive portfolio of previously managed events

• Self-starter who requires minimal supervision to meet and carry out event and service responsibilities

• Excellent customer service, time management and communication skills

• Basic sales skills and ability to build productive business/vendor relationships

• Ability to identify and maximize event opportunities

• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple project streams independently

• Up-to-date and informed knowledge of the sports and entertainment industries

• High level of initiative and interpersonal skills and ability to work well independently and in a team environment

• Genuine passion for events and hosting

• Self-motivation, enthusiasm and willingness to learn

• Strong attention to detail and highly organized

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (extensive expertise in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel) and knowledge of common event management software

• Basic understanding of KeyNote

• Understand basics of marketing and promotion techniques

• Ability to assess a situation and quickly recommend solutions

• Working knowledge of project management fundamentals

• Must be able to multi-task and be flexible enough to react under fast-paced, stressful circumstances and tight deadlines

• Must be flexible and willing to travel (multi-day, weekends and short-notice travel expected)

Wasserman does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.

Wasserman is proudly an equal opportunity employer. We are always searching for the most passionate and talented people from all backgrounds and experiences to join us.

20 years into our evolution, we continue to expand services and geographies across the exciting and extraordinary worlds of sports, music, entertainment and culture.

We are committed to making a meaningful difference and driving real change when it comes to diversity equity and inclusion — not only among our employees, but in how we serve clients and push the industry at large.

If this sounds like a place you’d like to work, let’s talk!

Wasserman is a global leader in sports, music and entertainment. Founded in 2002, Wasserman represents many of the world’s most iconic sports and entertainment figures, musical artists, brands and properties, empowering them to shape culture and captivate audiences worldwide.