Event Manager, Custom Events

About the role

Enterprise Events is rooted in the mission of The Economist newspaper to lead healthy debate in pursuit of progress, convening conferences and conversations on subjects ranging from Fintech and AI to the health of global oceans and the role of corporations in society.

The Event Manager will be responsible for the project management and operational delivery of events produced by Enterprise Events, reporting to the Events Director. You will plan, coordinate and control the activities of event projects to meet organisational and operational objectives.

Responsibilities

Project management:

• Project management during delivery phase
• Kick off
• Liaison point for internal teams to coordinate between functions
• Facilitator of external and internal communications before, during and post events including meeting agendas, notes, presentations etc.
• Debrief
• Build custom project timelines to include all deliverables and scope of work
• Manage multiple events simultaneously
• Ensure that client objectives are received, understood and met through each project
• Coordinate and log all internal kick offs and client debriefs
• Create and manage Case Studies
• Manage project budgets

Event Management:

• Carry out operations processes as required for all events
• Location and venue selection / platform build
• Venue management
• Event design
• Logistics and delivery
• Staging and production
• All event aspects including accommodation, catering, signage, attendee experience
• Event schedules and communication

Requirements

• Experience working in events industry
• Experience with international events in the B2B industry
• Demonstrated experience managing events
• Proficiency in CRM systems advantageous
• Proficiency in MS Office and Google applications advantageous

Skills

• Exceptional client management skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a changing, fast-paced work environment
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Familiarity with event technologies, and ability to assess new technologies and make strategic recommendations
• Able to fulfil flexible working hours during busy periods, and travel as required
• Pro-active, reliable, results orientated
• Curiosity and a basic interest in global affairs
• Good presentation skills
• Works well under pressure

Pay

The expected base salary for this position is between $91k - $100k. It is not typical for offers to be made at or near the top of the range; salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, licensure or certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered.

Schedule

The majority of roles operate on a hybrid working pattern, with 3+ days office attendance required.

Benefits

• Highly competitive pension or 401(k) plan
• Private health insurance
• 24/7 access to counselling and wellbeing resources through Employee Assistance Program
• Work From Anywhere program — work from any location where you have the legal right to do so for up to 25 days per year
• Generous annual and parental leave
• Dedicated days off for volunteering and moving home
• Free access to all The Economist content, including online subscription, apps, podcasts and more