LRY MEDIA GROUP LLC
Event Manager
Birmingham, AL
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Full time
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The Event Manager is the primary owner of assigned events and is accountable for successful planning and execution from kickoff through post-event closeout. This role leads client communication, manages event strategy, and coordinates internal teams to ensure all deliverables align with client goals, approved scope, and LRY standards. Serving as the central point of accountability, the Event Manager connects vision to execution, maintains strong client relationships, and ensures clarity, consistency, and operational excellence throughout every phase of an event.
About LRY MEDIA GROUP LLC
LRY Media Group is a full-service experiential strategy and event production firm that designs and delivers high-impact experiences rooted in culture, community, and purpose. Our work spans conferences, civic convenings, cultural celebrations, and large-scale events that require thoughtful planning, disciplined execution, and strong client partnership.
We believe great work happens when roles are clearly defined, expectations are aligned, and teams operate with accountability and care. At LRY, every team member plays a critical role in delivering experiences that reflect excellence, integrity, and impact.
Description
Objectives of this role
- Serve as the primary point of contact and trusted advisor for assigned clients.
- Lead event strategy, planning, timelines, and deliverables from kickoff to execution.
- Translate client goals into actionable plans in collaboration with internal teams.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams and ensure accountability across departments.
- Manage budgets, scope, and approvals in collaboration with leadership.
- Provide onsite supervision leadership and real-time problem-solving during events.
- Responsible for post-event reports that will help to continue improvement.
- Ensures ongoing communication across cross-functional teams, CEO, and client.
Responsibilities
- Lead client meetings, planning calls, and check-ins.
- Lead end-to-end event planning by translating client goals into actionable plans and timelines, ensuring alignment across creative, production, logistics, budget, and execution teams.
- Serve as the central connector across internal departments by assigning responsibilities, facilitating planning and alignment, and escalating risks or issues to leadership as needed.
- Manage event budgets by tracking expenses, monitoring scope, coordinating approvals, and supporting accurate forecasting and reconciliation.
- Provide onsite leadership during events to ensure timelines are met, address client needs, and support real-time problem-solving.
- Participate in post-event debriefs to gather feedback, identify improvements, and support documentation and knowledge sharing.
Skills and Qualifications
- 3–5 years of experience in event management, event production, project management, or a related field.
- Proven ability to manage client relationships and complex projects.
- Strong communication, organization, and decision-making skills.
- Ability to supervise and manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environments.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience preferred.
- Willingness to work evenings and weekends as required.
Benefits
- Full health insurance benefits
- Paid time off (PTO)
- 401(k) eligibility after one year
- Growth opportunities within a mission-driven organization
LRY Media Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.