Vice President, Global Special Projects and Events

The Vice President, Global Special Projects and Events at Universal Pictures will support the execution of high-profile theatrical premieres and industry events in support of the studio’s film slate. Reporting to the Senior Vice President, this role oversees global event campaigns from initial concept through execution and wrap, ensuring each premiere and industry moment reflects the innovation, creative vision, positioning, and prestige of Universal Pictures’ theatrical releases. This position will collaborate closely with divisions inside the studio including Global Theatrical Marketing, Publicity, Talent, and senior stakeholders to deliver best-in-class events for filmmakers, talent, press, and industry partners. The Vice President will help to set strategy, manage budgets, and deliver seamless, impactful events that elevate each film’s launch on the global stage. Essential Responsibilities: Lead the planning and execution of U.S. premieres, international film festival premieres, and global events, ensuring seamless delivery and maximum visibility. Serve as a key liaison to senior staff and executives, communicating effectively at all levels and representing the team in high-profile settings. Oversee creative logistics and talent relations for awards events, filmmaker dinners, and tastemaker activations. Direct all aspects of event logistics, including venue sourcing, red carpet production, budget management, contract negotiation, and sponsor integration. Manage external event production agencies, driving creative development, timelines, and budget execution. Lead the execution of tastemaker screenings and receptions, including coordination of talent and executive participation. Own talent invitation strategy and execution, including allocations, communications, ticketing negotiations, guest list management, seating arrangements, and official correspondence. Partner closely with Business Affairs to ensure all contractual obligations are met. Develop and implement comprehensive event security plans in collaboration with internal security teams. Coordinate cross-functional execution with National Publicity, Digital, Multicultural, Brand Marketing, Partnerships, Field Publicity, and Photo teams; manage staffing, photography, social integration, sponsor deliverables, and ticketing needs. Oversee team involvement in handprint/footprint ceremonies and cast and crew screenings. Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with filmmakers, talent, agents, managers, publicists, and key industry stakeholders.