Events Manager, POLITICO Live

About the role

The Events Manager will support the production of high-profile, newsworthy events, programs, and experiences advancing POLITICO’s newsroom and editorial franchises as well as creating impactful brand moments for the company and its clients.

Responsibilities

• Create high-caliber event productions for POLITICO Live events designed to amplify POLITICO’s brand and editorial content, engage POLITICO’s event community of target influencer audiences, VIPs, and strategic stakeholders and tell client stories
• Lead smart and repeatable event logistics and planning across events that can be tailored and/or optimized to meet organizational and division goals
• Manage logistics for POLITICO Live events, including, but not limited to, venue selection, audio-visual deliverables, creative design, budgeting, marketing and promotional activities, event load in and out, attendee flow and other onsite operational needs
• Support POLITICO Live by working across internal departments, including editorial, sales, marketing, design, and also external stakeholders such as clients, speakers, and vendors to plan and produce live and virtual events for the organization
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to understand strategies and execute ideas that come to life at POLITICO Live’s events; build timelines, manage agendas, communicate updates, and lead planning calls to ensure key stakeholders are aligned on event timelines and goals
• Drive exceptional project management standards for events, including the ownership of timelines and templates, creating and advancing best practices and communicating effectively across internal and external stakeholders

Requirements

• An interest in news media, including demonstrated interest in politics, policy, and the political process
• 5+ years of experience in event planning and logistics, ideally for a news or political organization
• 4+ years of project management experience on numerous concurrent events
• 1+ years of experience show-calling, stage managing, building technical Run of Shows and working directly onsite with A/V vendors
• Knowledge of vendors, venues, and audiences in Washington and other key markets
• Excellent organizational skills, project management, and consistent attention to detail
• Outstanding interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills; ability to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment while adapting to shifting priorities and marketing multiple events
• Demonstrated problem solving skills and the ability to work well under pressure
• Experience using Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to travel up to 15-20% if required

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of industry trends and developments
• Proven track record of producing high-caliber events, big and small in a fast-paced environment
• Passion for news media, politics, and the power of live conversations

Skills

• Strategic thinker and meticulous planner
• Meticulous planner who thrives in high-energy environments
• Curious, creative, and detail-oriented
• Storyteller through experience
• Driven by purpose and passionate about media, politics, and the power of live conversations

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Flexible work schedule
• Professional development opportunities
• Health insurance
• Retirement benefits

Pay

Competitive salary

Schedule

Full-time