Job Description
At MKTG, we believe that sport and entertainment have the power to positively impact human behaviour. Taking a purpose-led approach, we help clients harness the power of sports, entertainment, culture, and community to impact human behaviour through meaningful marketing solutions and experiences. The experiences we create engage customers, build memorable brands, and deliver value. We work with major sports and events rights holders, brand sponsors, teams, leagues, venues, and talent to create unique sponsorship marketing platforms, content, experiences, and brand activations that engage fans and drive business and brand outcomes. We're looking for an experienced Event Manager on a 3-month freelance contract in Melbourne. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, enjoys solving problems on the go, and would love to create memorable brand experiences at one of Australia's premier sporting events. As this is an event-based role, working outside of standard hours is expected on occasion. Core

responsibilities:
• Manage event logistics and operational workstreams, including run sheets, timelines, accreditation, staffing, hospitality, venue coordination and supplier communications.




• Coordinate internal stakeholders, client and supplier teams to ensure all event deliverables are tracked, communicated and completed to a high standard.
• Build strong day-to-day relationships with clients, venues and suppliers, providing regular updates and helping to ensure smooth project delivery.
• Lead onsite event execution, proactively resolving issues, managing stakeholders and ensuring a positive experience for clients, partners and guests.
• Undertake expense management, supplier invoicing and budget reconciliations A bit about you:
• 4+ years' experience in event management, experiential marketing, sponsorship activations or brand experiences.
• Experience coordinating events, activations, or entertainment events.
• Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to remain calm under pressure in rapid-paced live event environments.
• Confident working onsite and comfortable making decisions to keep projects running smoothly. #MKTGAUS

Location:
Melbourne
- 510 Church Street Brand: Time Type: Full time Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract (Fixed Term)

📌 Event Manager (Melbourne)
🏢 MKTG Sports + Entertainment Australia
📍 Melbourne