Events Marketing Specialist
Astound, Midland, TX, United States
A Day in the Life of the Events Marketing Specialist
The Event Specialist is responsible for the strategy and execution of major key sponsorships by planning and executing best‑in‑class events. This role leads the negotiation and execution of larger scale events with major for‑profit and non‑profit associations, managing all events with the intent of creating brand awareness and goodwill for Astound while effectively showcasing all Astound products and services.
Negotiate, plan, and execute sponsorship and branding events within the Astound footprint
Investigate, prepare documentation, and recommend new events and sponsorships
Coordinate with market leaders regarding sales, community, and small/medium business events
Respond to unsolicited event and sponsorship requests
Procure and manage vendors and brand ambassadors
Coordinate run‑of‑show for all planned events
Organize and deliver event materials including signage, banners, and booths
Assist with TV, radio, and digital promotional copy
Coordinate reciprocal media opportunities
Lead social outreach and promotional campaigns
Track budgets, process invoices, and prepare reports
Manage programmer relationships for new event opportunities
Participate in meetings and cross‑channel marketing initiatives
Travel up to 40% as required
Weekend availability required
Other duties as assigned
What You Bring to the Table
Education
High School Diploma or Bachelor's Degree preferred
Experience
2-4 years of experience with large sponsorships or agency‑side campaigns
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Strong organizational, interpersonal, and negotiation skills
Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Experience with budget and expense management
Cable, telecom, or mobile industry experience preferred
Benefits
401k retirement plan, with employer match
Insurance options including: medical, dental, vision, life and STD insurance
Paid Time Off/Vacation: Starting at 80 hours per year, and increases based on tenure with the organization
Floating Holiday: 40 hours per year
Paid Holidays: 7 days per year
Paid Sick Leave: Astound allows a number of paid sick hours per calendar year and varies based on state and/or local laws
Tuition reimbursement program
Employee discount program
Base Salary:
The base salary range in TX for this position is $55,000–$83,000 annually, plus opportunities for bonus and benefits, if applicable. The base pay range represents the low and high end of the hiring range for this job. Actual pay will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to relevant skills, experience, and capabilities. It is specific to TX and may not be applicable to other locations.
Our Mission Statement
Take care of our customers
Take care of each other
Do what we say we are going to do
Have fun
Astound is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are dedicated to cultivating an inclusive workplace where employees feel valued, respected, and empowered. Discrimination of any kind has no place here. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all employees and applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender, pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, or other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. We strive to create a culture that celebrates our differences and promotes fairness and inclusivity in all aspects of our business.
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The Event Specialist is responsible for the strategy and execution of major key sponsorships by planning and executing best‑in‑class events. This role leads the negotiation and execution of larger scale events with major for‑profit and non‑profit associations, managing all events with the intent of creating brand awareness and goodwill for Astound while effectively showcasing all Astound products and services.
Negotiate, plan, and execute sponsorship and branding events within the Astound footprint
Investigate, prepare documentation, and recommend new events and sponsorships
Coordinate with market leaders regarding sales, community, and small/medium business events
Respond to unsolicited event and sponsorship requests
Procure and manage vendors and brand ambassadors
Coordinate run‑of‑show for all planned events
Organize and deliver event materials including signage, banners, and booths
Assist with TV, radio, and digital promotional copy
Coordinate reciprocal media opportunities
Lead social outreach and promotional campaigns
Track budgets, process invoices, and prepare reports
Manage programmer relationships for new event opportunities
Participate in meetings and cross‑channel marketing initiatives
Travel up to 40% as required
Weekend availability required
Other duties as assigned
What You Bring to the Table
Education
High School Diploma or Bachelor's Degree preferred
Experience
2-4 years of experience with large sponsorships or agency‑side campaigns
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Strong organizational, interpersonal, and negotiation skills
Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Experience with budget and expense management
Cable, telecom, or mobile industry experience preferred
Benefits
401k retirement plan, with employer match
Insurance options including: medical, dental, vision, life and STD insurance
Paid Time Off/Vacation: Starting at 80 hours per year, and increases based on tenure with the organization
Floating Holiday: 40 hours per year
Paid Holidays: 7 days per year
Paid Sick Leave: Astound allows a number of paid sick hours per calendar year and varies based on state and/or local laws
Tuition reimbursement program
Employee discount program
Base Salary:
The base salary range in TX for this position is $55,000–$83,000 annually, plus opportunities for bonus and benefits, if applicable. The base pay range represents the low and high end of the hiring range for this job. Actual pay will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to relevant skills, experience, and capabilities. It is specific to TX and may not be applicable to other locations.
Our Mission Statement
Take care of our customers
Take care of each other
Do what we say we are going to do
Have fun
Astound is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are dedicated to cultivating an inclusive workplace where employees feel valued, respected, and empowered. Discrimination of any kind has no place here. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all employees and applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender, pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, or other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. We strive to create a culture that celebrates our differences and promotes fairness and inclusivity in all aspects of our business.
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