Coordinator, HQ Experience Center (Contract)

Dolby is the leading innovator in audio, video, and imaging technologies, committed to enriching entertainment experiences for audiences worldwide. From cinemas to live venues to homes and mobile devices, here at Dolby, our mission is to enable experiences that transcend expectations and reach the spectacular. Dolby Experiential Marketing is an award-winning organization that brings wow-worthy Dolby experiences to the world. We prove the Dolby Difference via a deep belief in “feeling is believing.” We are inspired by Dolby’s history and energized by its future, using this dichotomy to deliver awe-inspiring, tangible experiences for all Dolby audiences that excite, build community, generate advocacy and demand, and are a catalyst for action. * * * ## Overview Dolby is seeking a talented and enthusiastic HQ Experience Center Coordinator to support the planning and execution of high-impact guest experiences and events at our Experience Center at Dolby Headquarters in San Francisco. This role will work with passionate experts and contribute to the creation of unforgettable experiences that showcase the power of Dolby technologies. You will contribute to the operation of customer, press, fan, and internal events and demo-focused HQ visits, which will include varied state-of-the-art labs throughout the building and our on-site Dolby Cinema. You will lead and/or support the planning and execution of events and experiences for high-profile external customers and partners. This role is a unique opportunity to further your experience with strategic guest engagements and events production while working with a globally recognized entertainment brand that is known for its supportive, collaborative culture. * * * ## Responsibilities Among other tasks, this role will: * Lead agenda creation and planning for HQ Experience Center guest visits, including coordination of tech showcases, presenters, meeting spaces, F&B, and other logistics * Coordinate HQ Experience Center customer, partner, and press events, including executive networking receptions and Dolby Cinema movie screenings for our tier 1 ecosystem partners * Provide guidance to and enable the success of cross-functional colleagues who host events at HQ * Assist the 1275 Experience Center Lead with how we continue to optimize operations, data capture, and deliver value-proving reports * * * ## Essential Qualities * Positive attitude, a passion for logistics, and strong organizational skills are most critical. * Passionate about events and strategic guest experiences. * Comfort in high-pressure, high-visibility moments and an ability to stay calm and solution/action-oriented in those moments. * Desire to learn, grow, push boundaries, and build efficiency. * Self-starter with a positive and solution-oriented demeanor. * * * ## Qualifications * Strong written and verbal communications skills * Comfort level with speaking to all levels of staff and management, including C-level executives and talent * Intellectual curiosity; interest in consumer technology and the entertainment industry * Proficiency with Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Word, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint) * Aptitude to learn tools and platforms this role often leverages, such as: Airtable, Smartsheet, Miro, event registration platforms, Concur, and survey tools. * At least 3 years’ experience in executive briefing center ops, customer service, hospitality, and/or communications, marketing or media events. * * * This position is based at our global HQ in San Francisco and requires full-time in-person, on-site attendance. Must also be available to occasionally work evenings and weekends. If you are creative, passionate, fun, agile, dependable, open, and collaborative – and looking for a place to grow – we’d love to talk to you! * * * The San Francisco/Bay Area target hourly rate for this W-2 contract position is $35-40 per hour, which can vary if outside this location. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, competencies, experience, market demands, internal parity, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific range and benefits for your location during the hiring process. Dolby will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of San Francisco Police Code, Article 49, and Administrative Code, Article 12 Equal Employment Opportunity: Dolby is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Our success depends on the combined skills and talents of all our employees. We are committed to making employment decisions without regard to race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, marital status, family status, medical condition, disability, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.