Experiential Marketing Project Manager
AEG Worldwide
Chicago, IL · Posted November 4, 2026
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About the job
Company Information For more than 20 years, AEG has played a pivotal role in transforming sports and live entertainment. Annually, we host more than 160 million guests, promote more than 10,000 shows and present more than 22,000 events around the world. We are committed to innovation, artistry, and community, and leverage the power of our 300+ venues, leading sports franchises, marquee music brands, integrated entertainment districts, premier ticketing platform and global sponsorship activations, to create memorable moments that give the world reason to cheer.
Our business is interwoven with the human mind and heart, and we strive to build a diverse and inclusive company that reflects the artists, athletes, and fans that we host; reach beyond traditional boundaries to support the communities in which we operate; and minimize our impact on the environment by adopting sustainable practices throughout our business operations.
If you want to be challenged to up your game and make a difference, then join us in giving the world reason to cheer!
Job Description:
The Experiential Marketing Project Manager spearheads and executes events within the Experiential Marketing Department. This position works directly with the Head of Experiential Marketing and Brand Partnerships Job and manages a variety of brand marketing programs within music/sports sponsorships, festival activations, retail promotions, or special events.
Primary Job Responsibilities
Project Management
Organize and execute live brand events
Source and manage vendor orders for event items such as production rentals, signage, premium, and custom fabrication
Source appropriate staffing for all events and ensure payment processing; OSM, Brand Ambassadors, Bartenders, Labor, Photographer/Videographer
Act as main point of contact for event organizers
Coordinate and participate in client and team status calls
Create activation plans, recaps, meeting agendas, budgets, and timelines
Facilitate contract requests with legal department
Facilitate creative requests and ensure consistency with the brand’s messaging priorities and brand guidelines
Actively contribute to brainstorming and ideation sessions with cross-functional teams
Manage client asset inventory
Coordinate event ticket distribution
Maintain photo and recap file archives for brand clients
Review all written materials for spelling, punctuation, and grammatical accuracy.
Event Execution
Lead on-site program execution including staff training, vendor management, troubleshooting and reporting
Manage set-up and tear down of signage and brand assets for each event
Ensure that Run-Of-Show is being followed for successful activation
Ensure brand objectives and client deliverables are being met during event
Travel to events (evening/weekend work may be required)
Administrative
Provide clear, timely and accurate accounting support, including expense coding, tracking expense, invoice revision, payment processing, reconciliations, etc.
Manage and process vendor and staff payment requests/ invoices
Assist with setting up, maintaining vendor records and verifying information
Assist in maintaining accurate financial event ledgers
Skills/Qualifications
Displays strong written and verbal communication skills
Presents an elevated and professional demeanor
High level of organization with the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time efficiently between accounts and projects while producing accurate work in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrates a proactive mindset with the ability to work independently and within multiple teams
Understands agency processes and demonstrates comfort with department functions/workflow
Well-rounded, creative thinker
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
High comfort level working non-traditional hours in non-traditional locations, as needed (some nights and weekends)
Education/Experience
At least 4+ years of related experience in a marketing role at an agency, brand, media company, sports or entertainment property, or related organization
A bachelor’s degree in marketing preferred
Strong knowledge and understanding of experiential marketing
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), Teams, and Canva
Proficiency in Spanish a plus
Travel
25% based on current assigned projects
Payscale: $55,000-$60,000
Bonus: This position is eligible for a bonus under the current bonus plan requirements.
Benefits: Full-time: We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes: medical, dental and vision insurance, paid holidays, vacation and sick time, company paid basic life insurance, voluntary life insurance, parental leave, 401k Plan (with a current employer match of 3%), flexible spending and health savings account options, and wellness offerings.
AEG reserves the right to change or modify the employee’s job description whether orally or in writing, at any time during the employment relationship. AEG may require an employee to perform duties outside their normal description.
AEG's policy is to hire the most qualified applicants, and we comply with all applicable federal, state and local employment laws in making hiring and employee decisions. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, marital status, disability, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected status recognized by applicable federal, state or local law.
Employer does not offer work visa sponsorship for this position.