Corporate Events Senior Specialist

As the Events Sr. Specialist, you’ll play an integral role in supporting the technical planning, execution, and wrap-up of hybrid events (events with in-person and virtual audience simultaneously). You’ll oversee logistical elements including audio visual support, virtual and hybrid event production, and onsite support with additional administrative tasks to support the broader team where applicable. In addition, you will learn how to use Cvent (registration software) to support the growing needs of the team, including creating and owning simple registration sites and updating data.

This role is hybrid, which means you will be required to work some days on-site at the Best Buy location listed on this posting and some days virtually from home or other non-Best Buy location. The specific work arrangements vary by role and team. The recruiter or hiring manager will provide more details during the hiring process.

What you’ll do:
Coordinate all pre-event logistics, including venue setup, presentation materials, rehearsals, and event technology preparation.Create, configure, and support Microsoft Teams Live Events, Town Halls, Webinars, and Meetings.Produce live events by operating audio/visual equipment and ensuring a seamless experience for in-person and remote attendees.Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues in real time during event execution.Manage post-event activities, including equipment breakdown, video editing, and delivery of finalized recordings.Utilize Cvent to maintain event data and build basic registration sites while continuously expanding knowledge of event technologies and best practices.Build strong partnerships with internal stakeholders and vendors, with flexibility to travel and work occasional evenings and weekends.
Basic qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent 3+ years of experience with meeting/event planning including AV productionAdvanced level of experience with creating and executing virtual and hybrid meetings with Microsoft TeamsElevated understanding of production industry standards and terminologyIntermediate level with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPointMust be able to lift up to 20 lbsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsAbility to work well independently as well as with a larger working team
Preferred qualifications
Basic Video Editing ExperienceGraphic Design ExperienceCvent Experience
What’s in it for you

We’re committed to helping our people thrive at work and at home. Best Buy offers a range of benefits to support your overall well-being and provide support as you need it, especially at key moments in your life.

Our benefits include:Competitive payGreat employee discountFinancial savings and retirement resourcesSupport for your physical and mental well-beingBest Buy provides different types of leaves of absence (LOA) and potential pay sources to employees based on eligibility. The length of your LOA depends on your situation, where you live, your full-time or part-time employment status, and federal and state regulations. Intermittent or reduced-schedule leave is also available for certain medical or family care leaves. Paid time off (vacation or PTO) is offered to full-time and part-time employees based on work location, employment status, salary or hourly status (exempt/non-exempt), and years of continued or bridged service.

Certain roles, where market norms demand it, are eligible for various forms of incentive pay to drive performance and offer recognition for achieving financial and strategic results. For more information about our incentive pay plans, including eligibility, please refer to our Incentive Programs Summary.

For more information about benefits, LOA and paid time off, please refer to our Benefits Guide.

About us

As part of the Best Buy team, you’ll help us fulfill our purpose to enrich lives through technology. We bring that to life every day by humanizing and personalizing tech solutions for every stage of life — in our stores, online and in customers’ homes.

Our culture is built on deeply supporting and valuing our amazing employees who make it all possible. We’re committed to being a great place to work, where you can unlock unique career possibilities. Above all, we aim to provide a place where you can bring your full, authentic self to work now and into the future. Tomorrow works here.™

Best Buy is an equal opportunity employer.

Application deadline: Minimum of 5 days from the posting date. You can find that date above the job title at the top of the page. Position Type: Full time