Event Coordinator

FloSports leads the way in delivering world-class digital streaming for millions of fans, families, and athletes in underserved sports. Our digital platform unites casual and dedicated spectators alike, offering thrilling live events from around the world with interactive features, real-time analytics, and powerful broadcast technology. As the essential destination for niche sports content, we deliver everything from breaking news and expert commentary to feature films, documentaries, and multi-episodic series. We've revolutionized the global sports media industry by building a diverse team-technologists and wrestlers, creators and cheerleading experts, designers and hockey enthusiasts, communicators and motorsport fanatics, producers and sports fans-all united by our passion to serve underrepresented sports communities. We're creating the ultimate destination for our sports, and we're looking for people like you to join us!

THE ROLE:

FloSports is looking for a Full Time Event Coordinator to help execute its growing stable of branded events in all sports verticals. The Event Coordinator will assist pre-event planning, marketing, budget and operations, as well as day-of event coordination and fulfillment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Help execute throughout the event planning process, including but not limited to: Marketing & advertising, identifying venues and vendors (research), coordinating site visits, creation of sitemaps and event staffing timelines, event set-up and breakdown, and management of event / volunteer staff and inventory.

• Help Identify and secure dates/venues of future Flo Events

• Develop an aggressive but on-target event budget estimate, identifying ways to reduce event costs and maximize revenue, including soliciting multiple vendor bids, learn and help with negotiating contracts

• Develop event marketing plans

• Assist in the development of event collateral such as programs, credentials and signage.

• Help with day-of event management and planning of event and vendor set-up/ load-ins/load-outs

• Logistics, planning, including permitting, vendor and volunteer coordination, athlete hospitality and transportation.

• Post-event wrap-up and notes on what took place and can be improved

• Post-event payment of invoices and vendor settlements

• Assist with special projects and fulfill special requests pertaining to sales and marketing.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• 5+ years in event management and event production is essential

• Media or entertainment industry experience is required

• Bachelor's Degree required

• Experience managing internal/external teams, people and complex projects

• Experience with running all aspects of successful and high-profile events

• Ability to remain poised, fluid, and able to solve problems when challenges arise

• Passionate about sports

• Proven marketplace creativity and out-of-the-box thinking; a contributor driven by ideas

• Self-starting work ethic and remarkable organizational skill; be able to work within tight deadlines and changing conditions without compromising attention to detail

• Team-oriented, collaborative, and a get-it-done demeanor

• Proficient with both Google Suite and Microsoft Office required

• Some weekend and after-hour work and travel required

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY:

FloSports exists to elevate the communities, athletes, and sports that have too often been overlooked. That mission starts with our own team. We believe that a diverse, inclusive workplace-one where different perspectives are sought out, heard, and valued-is essential to building a company that can truly serve the full spectrum of sports fans.

We are committed to creating a fair and equitable environment where people from all backgrounds can thrive. To help mitigate bias and expand opportunity, FloSports uses a blind recruiting process that supports more objective, inclusive hiring decisions. We're intentional in our practices because we believe the best ideas and innovations come from teams that reflect the diversity of the world around us.

OUR BENEFITS:

• Recognized three years in a row as a Top Workplace by the Austin-American Statesman

• Flexibility at work - you can take control of your profession and personal schedule

• All-hands events hosted annually in beautiful Austin, Texas

• Annual equity awards for all top performers

• Competitive and comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans

• Peace of mind through company-paid short-term disability, long-term disability and life insurance

• Generous 401(K) company match vested immediately

• Progressive parental leave policies

• Flexible paid time off

• Hack-a-thons and a full calendar of team-building and social events

• Company donation to youth teams and leagues that our employees coach

• Stocked snack bar, catered lunch and breakfast tacos every week