Blavity, Inc. is a venture-funded media and technology company, founded in 2014 around a simple idea: enable Black millennials to tell their own stories. Today, we are home to the largest network of platforms and lifestyle brands serving the multifaceted lives of Black millennials & Gen Z through original content, video, unique experiences, and product solutions. Blavity Inc. has evolved into a market leader for Black media, reaching 250 million users per month through our growing brand portfolio, including Blavity, Blavity360º, AfroTech, Talent Infusion, 21Ninety, Travel Noire, Home & Texture, and Blavity House Party. Our Blavity, Inc. employee community is composed of passionate, energetic, and culturally conscious individuals working together to deliver value to each other, the company, and our clients. We are always searching for new additions to our community that will help us continue to scale, contribute meaningfully to our culture, and advance our strategic direction.

Job Summary:

Blavity seeks a dynamic and innovative Contractor, Live Events Client Operations to lead assigned client relationships and oversee event and campaign execution within the Live Events Division. This role will manage the entire client journey, from contract signing to project completion, combining exceptional internal project management skills with strong external communication expertise.

The ideal candidate will foster meaningful client relationships, execute strategic sponsorship activations, and ensure high levels of client satisfaction and engagement across our event portfolio, including the AfroTech Conference, Blavity Fest, AfroTech House at Martha’s Vineyard, and other flagship events. This position is ideal for a proactive professional passionate about delivering seamless, impactful client experiences.

This role will report directly to the Associate Director, Live Events Client Operations.

Responsibilities:

Act as the primary liaison between key partners to facilitate the execution of client partnership agreements
Manage all components of client sponsorships, including sponsor booths, thought leadership sessions, recruitment activities, events, and overall project to ensure that contractual obligations are delivered in a timely and professional manner
Establish a strategy and execution plan for your accounts, including goals and performance metrics. Organize and analyze campaign data to ensure measurable campaign ROI and overall client satisfaction.
Collaborate with the Associate Director, Live Events Client Operations on large/key clients to understand the campaign scope, KPIs, and possible renewal/upsell opportunities.
Use data and metrics to guide you in solving the team’s complex challenges.
Utilize Asana, Slack and other project management tools to keep your accounts organized and efficient.
Identify and implement process improvements as needed to streamline operations.
Execute other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Education: BS/BA in Marketing, Communications, or related field preferred
Required Experience: 5+ years experience in a client facing role, client portfolio management, and cultivating relationships with high profile clients and sponsors.
Preferred Experience:
- 5+ years of experience in meetings, events, enterprise level client/sponsor management
- 2+ years of experience managing people either directly or cross functionally
Technologies: Fluent in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Asana or comparable project management tools
Additional Qualifications:
- Ability to anticipate areas of risk and implement creative solutions
- Ability to communicate with diplomacy and skillfully navigate conflicting priorities
- High-energy, company-first and positive attitude
- Outgoing and sociable personality, expert at interfacing with partners virtually and in-person
- A healthy appreciation of GIFS and Black culture

Details:

This is a fully remote role, occasional travel may be required.
Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S
Candidates must be able to work at least 50% in alignment to Pacific Time Zone.
The rate for this role is $35 - $50 hour.

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter online atBlavityInc.com/Careers.

Blavity is committed to creating a diverse environment free of discrimination and harassment, and building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Blavity is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, HIV Status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

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