Careers

Department

Sponsorship

Job Type

Seasonal

Basic Duties

• Sponsor Deliverable Timeline – Review contract to create accurate and custom client timeline, update throughout the SXSW season as deadlines are met, update SXSW contact sheet as new team members join Sponsorship
• Assist sponsorship team in prospect and lead tracking, update all relevant prospect documents
• Coordinate with sponsorship clients to ensure all social media and web content assets are met in a timely and accurate manner
  
  • Coordinating with Marketing Dept. to maintain sponsor social media scheduling/calendar
  • Working with Head of Messaging, Legal and Art as well as the Sales team social media point for sponsor blog language, ad approval and scheduling to ensure SXSW editorial integrity
  • Composition and review of sponsor “talking points” into SXSW voice for blog posts
  • Composition of sponsor social media copies
  • Proofing, formatting, and submitting sponsor copy through various digital media platforms including WordPress and Hootsuite
  • Assisting with additional social media scheduling and or web content tasks where need onsite
  • Support for Sales social media and web content, as needed
  • Onsite Sponsorship Social Media to promote Special Events (as needed)
• Track and manage sponsorship Amplification social media packages including boosted posts on Twitter, Facebook and Facebook Live, and YouTube.
• Coordinate with Tech and Marketing Depts. on sponsor logo placement and sponsor descriptions on SXSW.com, SXSW.com/sponsors, SXSW email promotions, social media channels such as YouTube, SXSW FM, television, radio, print and digital advertising publications
• Oversee all Sponsorship related web pages and edit as needed
• Submit all onsite sponsor events into the Filemaker Database to ensure they make all print and digital schedule listings
• Proof all print publications including SXSWorld, Guidebook, and Pocket Guide to ensure all sponsorship listings and logos are portrayed in an accurate manner. Review to ensure our contractual obligations are met
• Oversee any sponsorship usage of SXSW logo and wordmark; work with Messaging team on usage approvals.
• Work with sponsors to create Sponsor Relevance pieces to be posted on SXSW.com
• Update and maintain various sponsorship tracking docs including “All Things Sponsorship” prospects and contract status documents
• Proposal and contract review to ensure business development agreements are thoroughly covered in contract
• Work in client sponsorship impression value tracking
• Prepare framework for sponsor recap presentation and work to ensure they are completed in timely manner
• Assist in the creation of all Sponsor Marketing Materials including: SXSW Sponsorship Overview, Super Sponsorship Deck, Major Sponsorship Deck, What is SXSW?, and other high profile sponsorship marketing materials such as Outdoor Stage, Crossroads, Urban Oasis
• Assist with all Sponsorship Client relations, administrative tasks, and information management
• Meeting and project agenda assistance
• Unique project work as needed by team
• Onsite credential coordination

Required Skills

• Proficient in Google Docs, Google Drive
• Microsoft Word, Excel, and Powerpoint proficient
• Hootsuite and WordPress knowledge
• Strong writing, grammar/punctuation and editing skills
• Filemaker Pro knowledge a plus but not required
• Positive attitude
• Ability to take direction and see projects through based on that direction
• Very Strong multi-tasking skills required
• High attention to detail a must
• The ability to work under pressure
• Strong communication skills required
• Self motivated individual that takes personal responsibility and pride in their work

To apply, send resumes/CVs to careers@sxsw.com

Job Type

Seasonal

Desired Skills

• Knowledge of industries represented at the SXSW exhibitions.
• Attention to detail and strong organization skills.
• Working knowledge of production terminology and equipment.
• Previous experience in exhibition floor management desired.
• Exceptional written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills possessing a keen ability to effectively communicate across internal teams, clients, vendors, temporary field staff and personnel.
• Able to work efficiently and productively under tight deadlines, in a group environment or independently.
• Able to work on evenings and weekends as required.

Required Duties

• Responsible for production and logistics support of assigned SXSW-branded trade shows and public-facing exhibitions.
• Liaise between appropriate SXSW departments and exhibitions vendors to ensure proper coordination of production and maintain business relationships.
• Manage online exhibitor portals and deliverables for assigned exhibitions.
• Oversee placement of exhibitors on each of the assigned exhibitions.
• Ensure appropriate signage and branded elements are ordered for each assigned exhibition.
• Daily customer service communication and troubleshooting with assigned exhibitors.

To apply, send resumes/CVs to careers@sxsw.com

Department

Sales Special Projects

Job Type

Full-time

Desired Skills

• BA/BS Degree and five years working experience in sales, partnerships, or digital marketing
• High level event management experience required
• Digital sales experience preferred
• Agency experience preferred
• Exceptional customer service and communication skills
• Track record of leadership
• Current on industry news and trends
• Problem solver
• Team player
• Passion and a sense of humor
• Organized and detail oriented
• Thrives in fast paced environments

Required Duties

• Consult, negotiate and execute integrated marketing partnerships with key strategic brands and media properties (in consultation with internal stakeholders).
• Work with teams internally to generate and develop new digital and content programs, partnerships, and sellable assets.
• Service clients and implement programs across SXSW Conference & Festivals (edu, Interactive, Film, Music). Make sure the event is a success for the client and for SXSW.
• Manage client partnership priorities and objectives with key external stakeholders.
• Act as account lead for a diverse group of strategic partners.
• Project Manage various initiatives and programs, including hiring and managing internal teams to fulfill.
• Ensure that all deliverables and marketing assets for Special Projects clients are fulfilled.

Supervisory Responsibility:

• No direct reports

To apply, send resumes/CVs to careers@sxsw.com