— Managing Director (full time) —
America’s premier providers of corporate and private live trivia game shows for the past two decades, The Big Quiz Thing, is looking for an event professional to serve as its new Managing Director: A smart, energetic, and creative business pro who can guide the company into its third decade of excellence.
Working hand in hand with the company’s founder/creative director, the Managing Director will be key to translating the company’s creative vision into tangible business success by staying on top of day-to-day operations, managing creative personnel, strategizing and implementing new initiatives, and working to keep the Big Quiz Thing the nation’s leader in live-trivia event production.
The Managing Director’s primary responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
- Overseeing daily business operations
- Managing the sales team, trivia hosts, marketing team, external vendors, and support staff
- Developing strategies to meet short-term and long-term goals
- Creating the yearly BQT budget and initiating revenue growth strategies
- Communicating effectively internally and externally
- Problem-solving and critical thinking to anticipate challenges and take advantage of opportunities
- Establishing strong collaborative relationships both internally and externally
The ideal candidate will have experience in the corporate-events business and/or project management, and—above all—a strong entrepreneurial spirit. Knowledge of the trivia industry is a plus.
The position is virtual (the Managing Director can be located anywhere, though occasional travel may occur). E-mail your résumé, cover letter, references and any questions to info@bigquizthing.com. Learn more about the Big Quiz Thing at bigquizthing.com. Salary Range: 75K–100K plus benefits. The Big Quiz Thing is an EEOC employer.
— Marketing Manager (part time) —
The Big Quiz Thing, America’s premier provider of corporate and private trivia events, is looking for a new Marketing Manager—someone to help take our dynamic interactive events to the next level of business success. The ideal candidate will help us continue to satisfy our current clients, and initiate efforts to attract new ones.
Responsibilities:
- Acting as liaison with our SEO/ad sales providers
- Conceptualizing and researching marketing and promotional opportunities—both to attract new clients and encourage repeat business—and implementing them successfully
- Crafting clear, engaging, and energetic marketing copy for emails, social media, and our website
- Maintaining our existing promo materials, and organizing the production of new ones
- Manage the company’s presence on third-party platforms
- Help establish and track company goals, and advising staff accordingly
- Identifying and analyzing competition
Requirements and Skills:
- Proven experience in marketing
- Some familiarity with SEO/SEM techniques
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, for both internal and external uses
- Strong writing skills
Interest in trivia games, and knowledge of the trivia industry, is helpful. The position is virtual; the Marketing Manager can be located anywhere. Expect a 12-hour weekly time commitment to start, with room to grow.
E-mail your résumé, cover letter, references and any questions to info@bigquizthing.com. Learn more about the Big Quiz Thing at bigquizthing.com. Payment is $1,500 monthly. The Big Quiz Thing is an EEOC employer.