Sr. Director, Global Events

ABOUT 5&2 STUDIOS

5&2 Studios connects people around the world to stories from the Bible through uniquely human and authentic storytelling. Founded by Dallas Jenkins following the global success of The Chosen, 5&2 has expanded into producing both scripted and unscripted series, an animated series, and an expansive library of digital content. As an independent studio, we also manage our own distribution, marketing, studio facilities, and consumer product line.

SR. DIRECTOR, GLOBAL EVENTS

At 5&2 Studios, events aren’t just moments, they’re extensions of the story.

From global theatrical premieres to ChosenCon to intimate fan experiences, we create gatherings that feel as personal as they are grand in scale  (and yes, sometimes both at the same time). This role is responsible for bringing those moments to life at scale, across the world, with excellence, creativity, and operational precision.

We’re looking for a Sr. Director of Global Events to lead the strategy, execution, and evolution of our global events portfolio.. This role translates the broader events strategy into operational  plans and an annual events calendar, aligns resources across programs, and drives portfolio performance, and cross functional excellence.

This leader will report into our Head of Consumer Products & Events and oversee a growing team of event professionals, while also playing a key role in identifying new opportunities to expand our global footprint.

This role will be based remotely, with frequent travel required.

THIS MAY BE THE ROLE FOR YOU IF...

• You’re equal parts builder and operator, you love a clean run-of-show as much as a bold new idea
• You’ve led large-scale, global events and know what it takes to execute under pressure without losing the magic
• You manage budgets with discipline and foresight while finding opportunities to grow revenue and strengthen the business
• You think in systems and scalability, not just one-off execution
• You can translate a broader strategy into plans, annual calendars, and clear portfolio priorities
• You’re energized by bringing people together in meaningful ways, across cultures, languages, and contexts
• You can move seamlessly between brand, creative vision, logistics, and business strategy
• You know how to balance resources across competing programs and use performance insights to guide decisions

WHAT YOU'LL OWN

Global Event Strategy & Operations (70%)

• Translate the global events strategy set with the Head of Consumer Products & Events into a 12-18 month portfolio plan, including event  priorities, annual calendars, and program objectives.
• Own and evolve the global events strategy across all key touchpoints, including things like premieres, ChosenCon, Fan Extra Days,  immersive, live touring, and new formats still to be imagined
• Manage multiple programs , align priorities, timelines, budgets and resources with business objectives and organizational capacity
• Evaluate event proposals and recommend priorities based on strategic alignment, audience opportunity, expected return, cost and resource availability 
• Oversee end-to-end execution of events from ideation through post-event reporting, ensuring alignment to creative vision, timeline, and budget
• Build and refine scalable systems, workflows, and production standards 
• Establish consistent portfolio planning, reporting, and review practices to improve visibility into timelines, dependencies, risks and results
• Lead the creation of production timelines, run-of-shows, staffing plans, and all event documentation across projects
• Oversee multi-million dollar budgets with strong financial discipline and clear reporting
• Partner cross-functionally (Brand, Creative, Marketing, Social, Gifts, Production, Music) to ensure each event reflects the full ecosystem of 5&2 Studios
• Maintain a high bar for attendee experience, ensuring every touchpoint feels thoughtful, cohesive, and aligned to our brand
• Monitor portfolio performance and recommend adjustments to program scope, timing or resources as priorities and results evolve 

Team Leadership & Execution 

• Directly manage and develop the Sr. Events Manager, providing clear direction, support, and prioritization across a complex global events calendar
• Lead managers, producers, and specialized leads across programs, establishing clear goals, responsibilities, decision-making authority, and performance expectations
• Lead through influence across a broader network of contractors, freelancers, agencies, and vendors, ensuring alignment, accountability, and quality of execution
• Build and maintain a flexible resourcing model that scales up or down based on event needs, including identifying and onboarding best-in-class external partners
• Oversee resource capacity planning across the portfolio, identifying workload conflicts, capability gaps, and opportunities to improve team efficiency
• Empowering the Sr. Events Manager and program leads to own day-to-day planning and delivery, providing direction and stepping in for escalations, cross-program issues, or high-stakes events.
• Provide hands-on leadership during key events, stepping in where needed to support execution, troubleshoot in real time, and uphold a high bar for excellence

Business Development & Growth (30%)

• Identify and develop new event opportunities, formats, and markets that expand our global reach
• Develop program-level recommendations and business cases that outline audience opportunity, expected costs, resource requirements, risks, and potential returns.
• Explore sponsorships,  that enhance both experience and revenue potential 
• Stay ahead of industry trends, using insights to inform innovation and future planning
• Evaluate event results by program and tier, including return on investment, attendee retention, cost per acquisition, and operational efficiency, to inform future investment
• Contribute to long-term planning around how events support the broader 5&2 “house of brands” vision

Creative Integration & Brand Stewardship

• Ensure every event authentically reflects the heart and storytelling of The Chosen
• Partner closely with Creative and Brand teams to translate story moments into physical experiences
• Coordinate with Marketing, Social, Gifts/Consumer Products, and other teams to connect events with relevant campaigns, product initiatives, and audience engagement opportunities.
• Maintain consistent expectations for brand representation and attendee experience while accounting for regional audience needs.

Cross-Functional Partnership & Budget Management

• Allocate and manage approved budget lines across multiple event programs, regions, tools, and agency agreements, within the overall budget set by the Head of Consumer Products & Events.
• Partner closely with Finance to ensure financial discipline, accurate reporting, and proactive planning as the events function scales globally
• Maintain visibility into planned spend, committed costs, actuals, and forecasted variances across the portfolio.
• Evaluate trade-offs and make strategic decisions that balance experience, impact, and cost, without compromising the integrity of the brand
• Track portfolio measures such as cost per acquisition, attendee retention, team efficiency, and return on investment by event tier; use findings to recommend resource and investment adjustments
• Ensure all teams are operating against clear budgets, timelines, and expectations, creating accountability without slowing down momentum
• Escalate material budget variances, unplanned commitments, and decisions outside delegated authority to the Head of Consumer Products & Events.

WHO YOU ARE

• Highly collaborative by nature, you instinctively bring people together, build trust quickly, and know how to navigate across teams with clarity and respect
• Deeply relational, you value people as much as outcomes, and you know how to build strong, lasting partnerships internally and externally
• Equally comfortable in the big picture and the details, you can cast vision for what an event could be and then roll up your sleeves to ensure every piece is executed with excellence
• A natural operator, you thrive in the weeds when needed, bringing structure, organization, and follow-through to even the most complex projects
• Clear and confident in your communication, you know how to align stakeholders, manage expectations, and keep momentum moving without creating friction
• Calm under pressure, you bring steadiness to high-stakes moments and know how to problem-solve in real time without losing sight of the bigger goal
• Resourceful and solutions-oriented, you don’t wait for perfect conditions; you figure it out and move things forward
• Portfolio-minded and financially disciplined, you use data, resource planning, and sound judgment to make trade-offs and improve result
• Grounded in both excellence and humility, you take ownership of your work, support your team, and care deeply about the experience you’re creating for others

QUALIFICATIONS

• 10+ years of experience leading large-scale events, ideally within entertainment, media, or experiential marketing
• Proven experience managing global, multi-event portfolios
• Strong operational expertise with the ability to build and scale systems and processes
• Experience allocating budgets and resources across multiple programs, with forecasting and performance reporting responsibilities
• Experience managing large budgets and complex logistics
• Track record of leading and developing high-performing teams
• Experience working with talent, executives, and high-profile stakeholders
• A deep understanding of how events can drive both brand and business outcomes
• Experience aligning cross-functional teams and evaluating program performance to guide investment and resource decisions
• Willingness and excitement to travel frequently, both domestic and international