Events Specialist

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MarketingEvents Specialist

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PENN Entertainment, Inc. is North America’s leading provider of integrated entertainment, sports content, and casino gaming experiences. From casinos and racetracks to online gaming,

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MarketingEvents Specialist

PENN Entertainment, Inc. is North America’s leading provider of integrated entertainment, sports content, and casino gaming experiences. From casinos and racetracks to online gaming, sports betting and entertainment content, we deliver the experiences people want, how and where they want them.

We’re always on the lookout for those who are passionate about creating and delivering cutting-edge online gaming and sports media products. Whether it’s through Hollywood Casino, theScore Bet Sportsbook, or theScore media app, we’re excited to push the boundaries of what’s possible. These state-of-the-art platforms are powered by proprietary in-house technology, a key component of PENN’s omnichannel gaming and entertainment strategy.

When you join PENN Entertainment’s digital team, you’ll not only work on these cutting-edge platforms through theScore and PENN Interactive, but you’ll also be part of a company that truly cares about your career growth. We’re committed to supporting you as you expand your skills and explore new opportunities.

With locations throughout North America, you can build a future at PENN Entertainment wherever you are. If you want to challenge conventions in gaming, media and entertainment, we want to talk to you.

Assist the Events Manager with the planning, coordination, and execution of PENN Interactive events and player experiences, ensuring events are organized, on brand, and aligned with business objectives.
Maintain event databases, budgets, calendars, reports, booking records, and other event-related documentation.
Assist with event logistics, including ticket distribution, guest lists, seating charts, food & beverage selections and quantities, travel and accommodations, vendor coordination, and other event needs.
Provide hands-on, boots-on-the-ground support at events, including setup, staffing, guest experience, troubleshooting, vendor support, and breakdown.
Assist with the shipment, delivery, tracking, and inventory of event supplies, merchandise, swag, and branded materials, including sourcing promotional items as needed.
Assist with maintaining relationships with internal teams, property stakeholders, vendors, venues, and other external partners throughout the planning and execution process.
Collaborate with Compliance and other internal teams to ensure event and vendor requirements are met.
Provide ad hoc support for activations and experiential marketing programs, including planning and on-site execution as needed.
Assist with researching event opportunities and gathering information to support planning and recommendations from the Events Manager.
Assist with event reporting, spend tracking, ROI analysis, and post-event recaps to help identify opportunities for improvement.
Manage multiple events and projects while adapting to changing priorities, deadlines, and business needs.
Travel approximately 50% of the time, including on-site support for events.
Other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Requirements

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This position is expected to travel 50% of the time. This includes nights, weekends and holidays at times.
This person must be located within 100 Miles (161 Kilometers) of an office site either Cherry Hill, NJ, Philadelphia, PA or Toronto, ON

Bachelor’s degree (B.S./B.A.) in hospitality, tourism, marketing, PR, business administration, or related field
This position is expected to travel up to 50% of the time, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by event schedules.
3-5 years of experience managing and attending events, activations, sponsorships, or experiential marketing programs.
Budget management experience a must
Meticulous attention to detail
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
High energy and an Entrepreneurial spirit
Excellent organizational, interpersonal and administrative skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proficient computer skills, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel)
Excellent analytical and time-management skills
Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with people of diverse socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds
MUST HAVE: Passion for sports, casino and/or sports & casino betting.