Event Coordinator

ABOUT THIS POSITION

Digital Extremes has an exciting opportunity to join our team as an Events Coordinator. We are looking for a collaborative, self-starter to take on this role. As the Events coordinator you will, oversee and coordinate a broad range of event related tasks to ensure efficient and impactful execution of community, marketing, and brand-forward events at Digital Extremes. This individual will work closely with Events Manager and many other departments and outside vendors.
 
RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with the Senior Events Manager to maintain a robust calendar of global, community-focused events, brand-forward marketing events and press/media events as needed.  Digital Extremes Events span in scope and structure from trade shows, private events, special events, and experiential events and crest annually in our annual fan convention, TennoCon
• Track and support end-to-end event logistics; including venue selection, vendor management, budgeting, timeline development, and on-site coordination
• Work in a cross-functional capacity with other teams to ensure coverage of events across social media, email, content marketing, partnerships and more
• Support event ticketing and registration for attendees. This includes event communications and event updates to attendees as needed
• Track event budgets and handle accounting needs including team expense submissions, invoicing, payments, organization, and tracking
• Secure cost estimates of different items, products, and services for vendors related to the upcoming event, as needed
• Work with different vendors and offices to secure general permits and documents, as needed
• Assist in collecting, maintaining and communicating all major event details in a cross functional internal capacity, as well as reviewing details being distributed to external attendees
• Participate in and support post-event follow-ups, surveys, evaluations, and relationships with vendors and sponsors

REQUIREMENTS

• 2+ years experience in an events role
• Excellent communication skills
• Highly organized and able to work without close supervision
• Team player/can do attitude is a must
• Travel is required; travel documents must be in order
• Proficiency in Google Suite programs: Sheets, Docs, Slides, Meet, Forms etc…

ABOUT DIGITAL EXTREMES

Founded in 1993 by James Schmalz, Digital Extremes ranks as one of the world's top independent video game development studios. Originating with the co-creation of Epic Games' multi-million unit selling Unreal® franchise including Unreal and Unreal Tournament, Digital Extremes went on to develop Dark Sector®, BioShock® for the PlayStation®3, the BioShock 2 multiplayer campaign, and The Darkness® II. The studio has reached its greatest critical and commercial success with the free-to-play action game, Warframe®, boasting a global community of 75 million registered players on PC, PS4™, PS5™, Xbox One™, Xbox Series X/S™, Nintendo Switch™, and iOS™. The studio's most recently announced project is the much anticipated Soulframe®, an open-world action-fantasy MMORPG title that is currently under development.

Digital Extremes is headquartered in London, Ontario, Canada, and is proud to be selected as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers, achieving this recognition for the last ten years in a row.

For more information and exciting news related to Digital Extremes, please visit www.digitalextremes.com.

WHY WORK AT DIGITAL EXTREMES

Our culture is centered on providing great opportunities to our employees so that everyone feels they are making a meaningful impact. Developing new and existing talent is our long-term focus. We are honored that our work environment has been consistently recognized as one of “Canada’s Top 100 Employers”. We summon you to join our elite team!

The rewards of a career with Digital Extremes include:

• Competitive salary with potential bonus opportunities
• Excellent benefits and paid time off
• Matching RRSP or Simple IRA 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Virtual access to Dialogue or Magellan, our mental wellness and healthcare services app
• Professional development and career support
• Work-life balance wellness subsidies
• Be part of “Giving Back” through a multitude of fundraising venues at DE
• Employee events and team building exercises

Please note, some benefits may be subject to eligibility for employees.

JOIN US

Digital Extremes is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment process. We thank you for your interest, however, only those candidates selected for the next steps in the hiring process will be contacted.