Senior Event Planner, Global Events & Activations (Gaming)

Location: San Mateo, California, United States; hybrid work

Base pay: $146,400–$219,600 USD per year, with potential bonus eligibility

Company

A technology and entertainment company creating hirify.global hardware, network services, and interactive entertainment experiences for more than 100 million people.

What you will do

• Lead assigned global event and activation initiatives from briefing and planning through delivery, rollout, and post-campaign evaluation.
• Translate marketing objectives into actionable event plans supporting commercial goals, brand perception, and player engagement.
• Partner with marketing, game studios, public relations, social, influencer, partnership, sponsorship, and territory teams.
• Develop event briefs and guide agencies through concept development, programming, production, and live delivery.
• Manage agencies, suppliers, budgets, statements of work, schedules, technical operations, and onsite execution.
• Define KPIs, lead post-event reporting, and provide recommendations for future campaigns.

Requirements

• Approximately 8 or more years of relevant experience in experiential marketing, events, or production.
• Experience in gaming, entertainment, media, or technology.
• Proven ability to lead global experiential campaigns from strategy and creative development through production, rollout, and evaluation.
• Strong integrated marketing, stakeholder, and agency management skills, including senior-level presentation and relationship-building.
• Commercial and production expertise covering budgets, suppliers, governance, risk assessments, and Health & Safety requirements.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking and creative ambition with operational feasibility, timelines, and business priorities.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative work across global marketing and territory teams.
• Hybrid working arrangement based in San Mateo.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Matching 401(k), paid time off, and wellness program.
• Employee discounts on products and potential bonus package.

Hiring process

• Background checks are conducted at the offer stage and may include criminal background checks for some roles.