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Experiential Marketing Manager (College Tour)

ENGAGE | Game On
Chicago, IL Contractor
POSTED ON 7/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/25/2026

Experiential Marketing Manager (College Tour)


7-Week National Tour | August–October | Travel Required

Join ENGAGE | Game On as we launch the Future Play Festival, a college tour combining live music, gaming, esports, and brand experiences across college campuses throughout the U.S.

This is a full-time, travel-based role for someone who thrives on live events, campus culture, experiential marketing, and bringing unforgettable experiences to life.

The tour features performances from Lil Jon and James Hype, alongside a national collegiate Rocket League esports tournament, interactive fan experiences, and brand activations.


What You'll Do

  • Travel nationally for approximately seven weeks supporting the Future Play Festival tour
  • Plan and execute on-campus marketing activations
  • Coordinate with university organizations, student leaders, and campus partners
  • Manage tour logistics, schedules, vendors, and local event execution
  • Drive attendance through campus outreach, digital promotion, and grassroots marketing
  • Oversee experiential activations and ensure exceptional fan experiences
  • Collaborate with creative, partnerships, and production teams
  • Track campaign performance and recommend improvements throughout the tour
  • Represent ENGAGE professionally on-site with partners, talent, and students


What We're Looking For

You have experience executing experiential marketing campaigns and enjoy being on the road.

Ideal experience includes:

  • 2–5 years in experiential, event, field, or campus marketing
  • Experience with touring events, festivals, sports, music, esports, or entertainment
  • Strong project management and organizational skills
  • Experience working with student organizations or university partners
  • Comfortable managing multiple events in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
  • Passion for gaming, live events, music, or youth culture
  • Ability to travel extensively throughout the tour


Bonus Qualifications

Experience with any of the following is a plus:

  • Campus ambassador programs
  • Red Bull, Monster Energy, Rockstar Energy, Celsius, Liquid I.V., or similar field marketing programs
  • Live Nation, AEG, sports marketing, or festival operations
  • Influencer or social media campaigns
  • Gaming or esports events


About ENGAGE | Game On

ENGAGE | Game On creates interactive entertainment experiences where gaming, music, sports, and culture intersect. We partner with leading brands, publishers, and creators to build authentic experiences that connect with modern audiences through live events, gaming partnerships, influencer campaigns, and experiential marketing.

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