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World Poker Tour® (WPT®) is the premier name in internationally televised gaming and entertainment with brand presence in land-based tournaments, television, online, and mobile. Leading innovation in the sport of poker since 2002, WPT ignited the global poker boom with the creation of a unique television show based on a series of high-stakes poker tournaments. WPT® has broadcast globally in more than 150 countries and territories, and is currently producing its 19th season, which airs on Bally Sports in the United States. Season XIX of WPT is sponsored by ClubWPT.com. ClubWPT.com is a unique online membership site that offers inside access to the WPT, as well as a sweepstakes-based poker club available in 43 states across the United States, Australia, Canada, France and the United Kingdom. WPT® also participates in strategic brand license, partnership, and sponsorship opportunities. For more information, go to WPT.com.

Temporary Global Events Manager

Summary:

An exciting opportunity has opened within WPT’s Global Tour Management division, as a Temporary Global Events Manager. Working closely with the Senior Director of Global Tour Management’s Main Tour, you will be responsible for the execution of WPT events and deliverables for global partners, as well as coordinate cohesive PR and event-marketing campaigns through strategic planning and implementation that are aligned to the overall business objectives.

To be successful in this role, you will need

• a solid background in event and/or project management
• knowledge and experience of the Poker, Gaming, and/or Entertainment industry
• exceptional organizational skills
• a resilient work ethic and disposition
• ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• a proactive, professional, and flexible attitude
• dedication to delivering world-class customer service
• to travel to domestic/international destinations
• excellent written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities:

• Oversee, manage, and execute event-related logistics, budgets, staffing, and execution for WPT global events, including land-based and online event
• Implement, manage, and monitor the adherence to WPT’s global standards by casino partners (including but not limited to branding standards, official tournament structure, approved payout structure, etc.)
• Develop and maintain key clients, suppliers, and players relationships
• Manage and coordinate logistics with host venue and approved vendors regarding WPT’s televised and/or Live Stream broadcasts
• Serve as a liaison between the WPT and the sponsors in ensuring that all contractual obligations are delivered during the event, as well as compliance by sponsors regarding player-sponsorship guidelines
• Perform other duties as required by the Senior Director and Vice President of Global Tour Management’s Main Tour

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience
• Event experience in Poker, Gaming, and/or Entertainment industry
• Willingness to travel extensively and work non-conventional office hours across multiple time zones
• Strong time-management skills with the ability to triage tasks successfully and efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• An outgoing, professional, and friendly personality
• Experience in utilizing social media platforms and online marketing tools
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Products (especially Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint) and video editing software is highlydesirable
• Experience with graphic design packages such as Photoshop is highly desirable
• Fluency in Asian-based languages, Spanish, and/or Portuguese languages is highly desirable

Accounting Clerk

Job Description:

The World Poker Tour Accounting Clerk is highly proactive and takes initiative. This individual works both independently with minimal supervision and collaborates as part of the Studios and Finance team. This individual relies on their analytical and critical thinking skills, combined with technical skills. This individual possesses strong functional knowledge of bookkeeping, financial tracking, invoicing and AR/AP. This position reports to the Director of Distribution and Ad Sales.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• The Studio Accounting Clerk supports the Studios department and liaises with Production, Distribution and Finance.
• Prepare pre-production crew deal memos, manage all aspects of accounts payable for distribution and production including creating invoices and updating ACH info.
• Track Accounts Receivable and Payable for Production and Distribution, acting as a collections agent when needed.
• Assist in the gathering and submission of tax documents necessary for vendor setup and proper tax reporting.
• Assist and review expense reports, identify coding distribution of confidential financial documents.
• Provide administrative support to the VP Studio, and Director of Distribution and Ad Sales.
• Interface with corporate finance.
• Access reporting portals for both internal and external partners. Collect, aggregate, and prepare third-party OTT platform & Nielsen rating reports for VP of Studio and Director of Ad Sales and Distribution on a monthly and quarterly basis.

Qualifications:

• 6 months – 2 years of experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic and high-volume administrative role within the entertainment industry, with some analytical responsibilities
• Must be excellent and proficient with PC and Microsoft Office software is mandatory, including PowerPoint, Excel, and Teams
• Candidates must be motivated, extremely organized and detail oriented, have excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality for highly sensitive materials and details is key
• Strong follow through and able to anticipate issues before they arise
• Ability to multitask and juggle many competing priorities efficiently
• Excellent critical thinking skills
• Must be willing submit to a background investigation
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Required On-Site: This position is required to be performed part-time from a World Poker Tour-designated worksite