Events Manager
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$ 75000 - 91000
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Events Manager at COURIER
COURIER Newsroom is committed to building an inclusive workplace that values diverse perspectives and lived experiences. We strongly encourage women people of color individuals with disabilities LGBTQ candidates and those from all backgrounds to apply. As an equal opportunity employer we strive to break down barriers and ensure every team member feels seen heard and supported.
About Us
COURIER is a prodemocracy news network that builds a more informed engaged and representative America by reaching audiences where they are online with factual valuesdriven news and analysis.
COURIERs local newsrooms across eleven states provide Americans with news centered on the people and policies affecting their lives. Our reporting is primarily produced for social media platforms and online channels our audience spend their time on with an emphasis on video graphics and skimmable newsletters to inform and engage our audience in the ways they consume information today.
Job Summary
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Events Manager to join our team. This role will be pivotal in conceptualizing planning and executing events that align with our national and local newsrooms vision enhance audience engagement and drive revenue. The ideal candidate is a creative thinker detailoriented and excels in project management and crossdepartment collaboration.
Key Responsibilities
- Event :
- Execute on the endtoend management of events from conceptualizing to postevent analysis.
- Source negotiate and manage relationships with venues vendors and contractors.
- Ensure events are executed on time within budget and meet quality standards.
- Oversee and manage the run of show for events ensuring seamless and ensuring smooth collaboration with event vendors.
- Team & Stakeholder Collaboration:
- Work closely with editorial marketing and sales teams to ensure event alignment with organizational objectives.
- Coordinate with panelists and talent to provide briefings facilitate preparation sessions and ensure they are wellinformed and equipped for their participation.
- Manage event staff and volunteers to ensure seamless events.
- Marketing & Promotion:
- Collaborate with the marketing team to develop promotional strategies for events.
- Oversee the creation of event materials including invitations programs stage backdrops event collateral and digital content.
- Aid in creating promotional plans that include social media and email campaigns to maximize attendance and engagement.
- Analytics & Reporting:
- Monitor event performance using KPIs such as attendance revenue engagement and feedback.
- Provide detailed postevent reports and recommendations for future improvements.
Qualifications
- Experience:
- Minimum of 23 years of experience in event planning and management preferably within a media or nonprofit organization.
- Skills:
- Exceptional project management and organizational skills.
- Strong negotiation and vendor management abilities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in event management software and tools.
- Creativity and problemsolving skills to design unique event experiences.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Additional Qualifications:
- Knowledge of the media industry and its audience dynamics is highly desirable.
- Flexibility to travel and willingness to at times work irregular hours.
Compensation and benefits
- The annual salary for this role will be between $75000 $91000 depending on background and experience
- Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO) 11 paid holidays a year
- Full suite of health benefits
- Flexible working arrangements
- $500 home office reimbursement
Courier Newsroom is an equal opportunity employer. Women people of color those with disabilities and members of the LGBTQ community are strongly urged to apply. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race religion sex national origin ethnicity age disability sexual orientation gender identity color marital status or medical conditions.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
