Events Manager POLITICO Live
Events Manager POLITICO Live
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What sets POLITICO apart is our unwavering commitment to nonpartisan factdriven journalism and our exceptional depth with nearly 600 journalists across seven newsrooms and with expertise in more than 40 policy beats dedicated to decoding political dynamics and policy implications. Weve established ourselves as essential in todays complex political landscape by providing unmatched reporting and analysis with a global lens. POLITICO Live events represent the physical manifestation of our mission convening the most influential stakeholders for urgent newsdriven conversations that add depth and context to the discussions that genuinely matter.
POLITICO seeks an Events Manager to support the North American arm of POLITICOs Global Live events team based in Arlington VA. The Events Manager will support the production of highprofile newsworthy events programs and experiences advancing POLITICOs newsroom and editorial franchises as well as creating impactful brand moments for POLITICO and its clients . This position will play an important role in establishing an elevated brand presence producing bestinclass experiences and providing operational support across a wide portfolio of events spanning from Washington DC to California New York to Florida as well as Global initiatives and key moments.
The ideal candidate has experience managing events from ideation to is a selfstarter highly responsive and communicative who thrives in fastpaced environments and can bring new ideas to life in a big way. We are looking for a highly resourceful individual with a passion for news media who is selfmotivated agile and logisticallyminded with a proven track record of producing highcaliber events big and small in a fastpaced environment.
What Youll Do:
- Create highcaliber event productions for POLITICO Live events designed to amplify POLITICOs brand and editorial content tell client stories and engage POLITICOs event community of target influencer audiences VIPs and strategic stakeholders.
- 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 audiovisual deliverables creative design budgeting marketing and promotional activities event load in and out registration management and other operational needs
- Support POLITICO Live by working across internal departments including editorial sales marketing design and with 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 Lives 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
- Maintain a strong understanding of industry trends and developments; recommend enhancements to improve the totality of the experience and production; support Live team leadership to drive forward new initiatives and mandates with the team
What Youll Need:
- 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
- Knowledge of vendors venues and audiences in Washington and other key markets
- Excellent organizational skills project management and consistent attention to detail
- Exceptional time management organizational skills and 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
- Ability to take and give feedback and consistently work to achieve better results
- Demonstrated problem solving skills and the ability to work well under pressure
- Experience using Microsoft Office products including Word Excel and PowerPoint along with social platforms like Instagram Twitter and Facebook and event software and registration platforms like Splash
- Ability to travel up to 1520 if required
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Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
