Event Manager, Product Launches
Apple Cupertino, California, United States
Computers and Electronics Manufacturing · 10,001+ employees
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About the role
The Event Manager will lead the end-to-end planning and production of global product launches and experiential brand moments. This role involves collaborating across teams to execute strategies that showcase Apple's innovation to media, creators, and influential audiences.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must have at least 8 years of experience in event marketing, brand strategy, or program management, preferably within a top-tier agency. A bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience is required, along with strong presentation skills and proficiency in Keynote.
Full description
Worldwide Events and Experiences brings the best of Apple to life, showcasing our products, services and the values that drive our company. From global product launches and tailored creator experiences to impactful partner engagements and inspiring internal events, this team is charged with managing the end-to-end planning, production, in person experiences and all the unique details that make these events special. The team includes professionals with backgrounds in event design, management, operations, broadcast, and production. We’re looking for inventive and collaborative people from a variety of creative fields. If that’s you, then your next home may be here!
Apple is looking for an Event Manager, Product Launches to help execute Apple’s experiential strategy around new product introductions.
Description
The ideal candidate is creative, collaborative, detail-oriented, and thrives in fast-paced environments. You’re both a thinker and a doer, with a focus on solutions and a passion for bringing ideas to life through exceptional experiences. You have strong instincts for design, storytelling, and cultural relevance, a rich understanding of the media and social landscape, and you care deeply about crafting experiences that feel authentic, inspiring, and human. As part of the launch team, you’ll help build milestone brand moments that introduce new Apple products to influential audiences — including media, creators, and opinion leaders — and the world, through events, activations, and hands-on moments that showcase Apple’s innovation and creativity.
Minimum Qualifications
8+ years of experience in event marketing, brand strategy or program management, preferably at a top tier experiential marketing agency.
BA degree or equivalent professional experience.
Keynote proficiency and presentation skills that drive decision making.
Preferred Qualifications
Blend of a creative and analytical problem solver, capable of handling both creative concepts and what it takes to operationalize and move concept to reality.
Influential presenter with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Passion for building brands, product-first storytelling, world-class experiences, and all things culture.
Project development and management experience, including strategic development and the creation of compelling presentations.
Hyper-organized with an obsession for details, excellent time management skills, and the ability to be proactive in identifying potential problems and appropriate solutions.
Comfortable navigating through ambiguity, while still tracking objectives and advancing deliverables.
Approachable and resourceful, with the ability to develop trusting relationships and influence outcomes in Apple’s best interest.
Track record of being agile, reacting quickly to new information and seamlessly adapting project plans accordingly.
Willing to travel on request up to 25% of the time.
