HOPSCOTCH North America - USA

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Global communications agency HOPSCOTCH seeks a Lead Event Manager to join our NYC-based Activations team. In this dynamic role, you’ll drive nationwide events from ideation to on-site execution. With your proactive mindset and knack for multitasking, you’ll manage budgets, partnerships, and logistics while ensuring every detail shines across festival activations, trade show builds, pop-ups, and large-scale dedicated brand events. Get ready for a role where no two days are the same and your creativity sets the stage! CORE RESPONSIBILITIES • Own the full event lifecycle from concept to post‑mortem. • Head up all logistics: venues, AV, catering, permits, materials, etc. • Build and drive production budgets, timelines, run‑of‑show, and technical flows. • Lead on‑site setup, execution, troubleshooting, client experience, and teardown. • Negotiate vendor contracts; monitor performance and enforce SOPs. • Coordinate with internal teams (trade, digital, PR, client services) for holistic activations. • Anticipate issues and solve proactively in fast‑paced environments. • Present confidently and clearly to clients in-person and virtually. • Conduct post‑event debriefs, capture feedback, and track KPIs to inform improvements. • Expand and maintain vendor, supplier, and production partner networks. • Monitor industry trends and benchmark activations. • Partner with PR/digital teams to showcase event work across agency platforms. • Develop case studies and performance dashboards for sales and strategic planning. • Serve as right hand to the Director of Activation Strategy on event RFPs and pitches. • Directly supervise the Event Coordinator. REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS • 5+ years in event production, especially large-scale or multi-format activations. • Strong budget ownership and financial reconciliation experience. • Exceptional multitasking, prioritization, and problem-solving in high-pressure environments. • Outstanding client-facing communication and presentation skills. • Ability to lift up to 30 lbs and assist with hands-on event setup. • Keen attention to detail coupled with big picture thinking. • Travel flexibility (approx. 25% domestically). BONUS QUALIFICATIONS • Agency experience • Additional language(s) proficiency • Food and beverage events experience JOIN THE TEAM AND... • Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary and international team of over 50 professionals across PR, Digital, Event, and Trade Marketing. • Enjoy a hybrid work environment with three days in office per week and 1 week of "work from anywhere" policy. • Base annual salary range between $70,000-$90,000, commensurate with experience • Benefit from a generous time-off package, including 15 PTO, holiday agency closure the last week of December, and Summer Fridays. • Receive a 5% 401k contribution and healthcare coverage at 95% with United Healthcare Oxford, including vision and dental. ABOUT HOPSCOTCH HOPSCOTCH is a distinguished French-founded communications powerhouse. Headquartered in Paris and structured around specialized agencies (digital, PR, events, tourism, luxury, sports, etc.), the group excels in promoting the Arts de Vivre across sectors, underpinned by its “think global, act local” ethos and a network of nearly 40 offices operating in over 50 countries worldwide. In North America, HOPSCOTCH operates across the zone from its hubs in New York City and Montreal.