# Event Specialist

> Kanarey Productions Inc. · Torrance, United States (Hybrid) · Part-time · Posted 2025-12-15

**Salary:** USD 60,000–80,000

**Workplace:** hybrid

**Department:** Marketing

## Description

Kanarey is a creative and marketing company built for the global video-game industry. We partner with major publishers, developers, and entertainment IPs to produce world-class campaigns, events, content, and community experiences. With deep roots in gaming and anime culture, our mission is to bring unforgettable, fan-first experiences to life—online and in person.

As we grow our experiential team, we’re seeking a passionate **Event Specialist** who thrives in the fast-paced world of conventions, live events, and fandom culture.

## Requirements

### **Role Overview**

The **Event Specialist** will plan, manage, and execute immersive events—including large-scale trade show booths (e.g., Anime Expo, PAX, Comic-Con, GDC), pop-up brand activations, press events, and private engagements for our gaming clients.

This role is perfect for someone who:

-   LOVES anime, video games, fandom culture, and IRL community experiences
-   Understands the technical side of exhibiting video games (hardware, platforms, peripherals, streaming setups)
-   Has hands-on experience managing exhibitions, booth builds, or brand activations
-   Thrives in a creative environment and can bring big ideas to life

### **Key Responsibilities**

-   Lead planning, production, and on-site execution for booths at major trade shows, gaming expos, and industry conventions.
-   Manage pop-up events, influencer meetups, launch parties, and private client activations.
-   Oversee vendor coordination (AV, fabrication, staging, equipment, staffing).
-   Work closely with creative teams to develop immersive concepts, signage, and experiential features.
-   Build event timelines, run-of-show schedules, packing lists, and on-site ops plans.
-   Manage event budgets and reconcile expenses.
-   Ensure technical readiness for demos (game builds, PCs/consoles, controllers, streaming gear, network requirements).
-   Evaluate risk, safety, and compliance for all installations and operations.
-   Represent KanaRey and client brands professionally—before, during, and after each event.
-   Gather performance metrics and create recap reports with insights and recommendations.

### **Qualifications**

**Required:**

-   2–4+ years experience as an event specialist/producer, booth manager, experiential coordinator, or similar role.
-   Demonstrated experience managing booths or installations at **large trade shows** or conventions.
-   Strong understanding of video game hardware, platforms (PC/console/mobile), and technical setup workflows.
-   Passion for anime, video games, fandom communities, and pop culture.
-   Excellent communication and vendor-management skills.
-   Ability to travel frequently and work long on-site hours during event periods.
-   Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive in fast-paced environments.

**Preferred:**

-   Experience with entertainment, gaming, or tech industry events.
-   Knowledge of AV systems, lighting, sound, and staging fundamentals.
-   Bilingual Japanese/English is a plus.
-   Background in experiential marketing or creative production.

### **What We Offer**

-   Opportunity to produce high-impact experiences for major gaming IPs and entertainment brands.
-   Cross-cultural work with teams in the US and Japan.
-   Creative freedom and the chance to shape memorable fan experiences.
-   Flexible hybrid work environment.
-   Growth pathways into event production, experiential creative, or brand leadership.

## Apply

[Apply at Kanarey Productions Inc.](https://apply.workable.com/kanarey-productions-inc/j/32FFF405CD/apply)

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