Event Logistics Manager

Work location:

On‑site in our Durham, NC headquarters.
No travel is required for this role.A hybrid (2-3 days/week WFH) schedule is available after the training/probationary period.

All American Entertainment (AAE) is an industry-leading speaker and celebrity booking agency. For 20+ years we’ve supported event planners and meeting organizers with our best-in-class service, booking keynote speakers for thousands of events per year. Past bookings include The Jonas Brothers, Sir Richard Branson, Usain Bolt, Ryan Reynolds, Matthew McConaughey, Simone Biles, Martha Stewart, and Trevor Noah. We have supported events for global brands such as Oxygen, Qualtrics, Indeed, Intel, Cisco, PwC, and Microsoft.

AAE has been named to Triangle Business Journal’s Best Places to Work, Inc. Magazine’s Best Workplaces, and Business North Carolina’s Best Employers in NC.

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental reimbursement
• Flexible schedule
• Medical/Vision/Rx insurance
• Health savings account
• Dependent care savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off (including 12 scheduled holidays and 1 flex volunteer day)
• Parental leave & family planning
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Wellness Stipend
• Education Assistance Plan
• Donation Matching

• Manage logistics for in‑person and virtual speaking engagements, averaging 5–8 events per week.
• Liaise between speakers and their teams and our corporate and university clients.
• Own pre‑event needs: marketing assets, promotions, briefing calls, and travel arrangements for speakers.
• Coordinate book signings, green rooms, and meet‑and‑greets.
• Book flights, hotels, and car service for speakers.
• Create and update event itineraries.
• Collect and reconcile post‑event expenses and support accounting.
• Triage day‑of issues and maintain client satisfaction.

• You have event management experience (required).
• You are highly organized, solutions‑oriented, and effective under tight timelines.
• You can manage multiple concurrent events in a fast‑paced environment.
• You communicate clearly with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• You write cleanly with strong grammar and high attention to detail.
• You are trustworthy with sensitive information.
• You are fluent with virtual live event platforms, including Zoom, Webex, ON24, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, and Facebook Live.
• You are a self‑starter with a drive to succeed.
• You take your work seriously, but love to be part of a fun, supportive, and friendly team.
• Nice to have: experience with a CRM and a project management tool (e.g., Salesforce or Hub Spot; Asana or Monday).

• Own the Outcome:
  You take end‑to‑end ownership from intake through post‑event reconciliation.
• Be Solution‑Oriented:
  You anticipate issues, propose concrete options, and close loops.
• Default to Action:
  You set next steps, move work forward with minimal oversight, and unblock others.
• Win Together:
  You share context, collaborate across functions, and elevate teammates.
• Keep it Human:
  You communicate with empathy and respect in every interaction.

Monday–Friday with occasional early mornings or evenings based on event timing.