Manager Global Events

At Wizards of the Coast, we connect people around the world through play and imagination. From our genre-defining games like Magic:
The Gathering® and Dungeons & Dragons® to our growing multiverse, we continue to innovate and build new ways to foster friendship and connection. That’s where you come in! The Event Manager, D&D & Digital Gaming supports the planning and execution of convention and fan event experiences focused on Dungeons & Dragons and Digital Gaming. This role works closely with internal teams and external partners to deliver engaging, well-organized events, panels, activations, and programming that connect fans to our brands.

In addition to managing dedicated brand experiences, the Event Manager will also represent D&D and Digital Gaming within larger multi-brand events such as Toy Fairs, San Diego Comic-Con, Gencon and other internal and external events. As a member of the Hasbro Global Events team, this role may also contribute to other brand or corporate events based on overall team bandwidth and the event calendar.

• Coordinate logistics and programming for D&D and Digital Gaming convention activities, including panels, tournaments, activations, and partner showcases.
• Represent D&D and Digital Gaming at multi-brand conventions (e.g., Toy Fairs, SDCC, etc.), ensuring their presence is integrated and aligned with overall company goals.
• Manage production timelines, deliverables, and budgets to ensure all event elements are delivered on time and within scope.
• Manage vendor relationships for any D&D/Digital Gaming-specific vendors
• Oversee operational logistics such as hotel contracts, registration, and food & beverage needs, in partnership with vendors and internal teams.
• Coordinate contract routing and purchase order requests to ensure the lowest cost and highest quality of service
• Collaborate with creative, brand, and digital teams to align event content with marketing campaigns and product launches.
• Provide onsite support, overseeing logistics, travel, lodging, schedules, talent, and staff during conventions.
• Partner with D&D team in defining event-specific KPI’s and outcomes.

• Work with internal stakeholders and external partners to confirm panelists, hosts, and special guests.
• Handle communications, briefing materials, scheduling, and onsite support for speakers and talent.
• Ensure messaging is consistent with brand priorities and event goals.

• Partner with marketing, PR, creative, and digital teams to integrate programming across channels.
• Work as part of the Hasbro Global Events team, supporting additional events and initiatives as needed depending on team bandwidth and the overall event calendar.
• Support post-event reporting by tracking attendance, engagement, and fan feedback.
• Contribute ideas for new formats and activations to keep content fresh and relevant for gaming audiences.

• 3–5 years of experience in event management, preferably within gaming, entertainment, or pop culture conventions.
• Familiarity with hotel contracts, registration systems, and food & beverage planning.
• Strong knowledge of Dungeons & Dragons, gaming communities, and fan conventions.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience coordinating with speakers, talent, and partners.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft and Google tools;
  Workfront or project management software experience a plus.
• Ability to travel up to 20% of the time.
  
  Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

• Fan-Centric Mindset:
  Passion for gaming and understanding what excites and engages fans.
• Collaboration First:
  Strong ability to work across teams, bringing people together to deliver seamless events.
• Adaptable & Resourceful:
  Comfortable shifting gears quickly, solving challenges on the fly, and keeping calm under pressure.
• Attention to Detail:
  Organized and thorough, ensuring all moving pieces of an event come together smoothly.
  
  Creative Energy:
  Brings ideas for programming, formats, and activations that make fan experiences memorable.