Robert Half is partnering with a leading global entertainment organization to identify a Marketing Coordinator to support a high-impact Communications, Special Projects & Events team. This role will play a key part in executing tentpole events and publicity initiatives that drive earned media, social buzz, and audience engagement across a portfolio of well-known entertainment brands.
Duration: 9-month contract
Hours: 40 hours/week
Location: Burbank, CA (onsite)
Pay Rate: $35-40/hour (W2)
Key Responsibilities:
- Support end-to-end execution of communications-driven events, including creative ideation, venue research, contract coordination, guest list management, and onsite logistics
- Assist in planning and managing tentpole events and special projects, ensuring timelines, deliverables, and creative execution are met
- Coordinate with external partners and agencies to support event production and execution
- Build and maintain relationships with influencers, tastemakers, and media contacts to support earned media opportunities
- Manage event itineraries, executive communications, and attendance logistics across internal stakeholders
- Partner closely with cross-functional teams including marketing, publicity, corporate communications, executive communications, and CSR
- Provide onsite event support, including evenings or weekends as needed
- Assist with tracking deliverables, budgets, and post-event recaps/reporting
Basic Qualifications:
- 2+ years of experience in events, publicity, communications, or marketing, ideally within entertainment, media, agency, or brand environments
- Proven experience supporting or executing events in a fast-paced environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with high attention to detail
- Familiarity with social media trends, influencer landscape, and pop culture
- Ability to interact professionally with executives, talent, media, and external partners
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
- Proficiency with tools such as Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, Zoom, and Slack
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with influencer tracking tools
- Familiarity with Canva, Concur, Keynote, or SAP
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or a related field preferred
- Willingness to travel up to once per quarter and support events outside standard business hours
What Makes This Role Unique:
- Opportunity to support high-visibility, large-scale events within a globally recognized entertainment portfolio
- Exposure to cross-functional collaboration across marketing, publicity, and executive teams
- Hands-on experience with influencer engagement and earned media strategy
- Fast-paced environment with strong potential for skill growth and career development
The salary range for this position is $35-40/hour. Benefits available to contract/temporary professionals, include medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster.
