Event Executive (FTC)
Event Executive (FTC)
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Job Description
We at Hearst passionately believe in the power of live (physical and virtual) experiences in our audience and clients lives.
By bringing to life our brands we strive to create live experiences that enable inspire and excite our valued audiences and clients so they can deeply engage with the Hearst brands and audiences.
The Events Executive role will deliver events across the Hearst brand portfolio to create the conditions and experiences to attract consumers and commercial partners.
The Role:
- Provide day-to-day support in the planning and execution of Hearst events from initial planning to onsite or virtual delivery with a view to independently managing small in-house events hosted at the House of Hearst office venue.
- Carry out logistical and admin-based pre-event tasks including packing kit managing deliveries uploading guest lists and collating collateral.
- Assist in delivering sponsorship campaign elements as agreed in client packages.
- Support relationships with suppliers including production PR and talent management teams under the guidance of senior team members.
- Assist with budget tracking and invoice reconciliation; update budget templates and support reporting as required.
- Help prepare and distribute briefing documents for internal and external stakeholders including tip sheets.
- Assist in managing on-site logistics and stakeholder support at events.
- Work with editorial teams to coordinate content and assist with speaker and talent logistics.
- Support in sourcing and liaising with suppliers (venues caterers AV photographers florists etc.) as directed.
- Participate in post-event processes such as inventory checks supplier payments evaluations and meeting support.
- Assist in sourcing goodie bag items and exploring potential brand contra deals.
- Update and maintain internal databases of venues and suppliers.
- Carry out admin support including travel booking invoice processing and expenses.
About you:
Experience & Knowledge
- Awareness of the media and events/experiential industries
- Understanding of Hearst UK brands
- Basic commercial understanding of events and sponsorship
Skills
- Confident communicator across levels
- Strong organisational and time-management skills
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Detail-oriented and thorough
- Proactive in problem-solving
- Willingness to learn and take on new challenges
- Confident using Microsoft Office (especially Outlook Word Excel PowerPoint)
Behaviours
- Hardworking enthusiastic and team-focused
- Self-motivated and able to take initiative
- Professional and positive attitude
- Willingness to learn and grow within the role
What We Offer
At Hearst UK you can choose from a huge range of perks and benefits that can help you learn well work well and live well including:
- 25 days holiday (with the option to buy up to 5 additional holiday days) - pro rated for part-time or fixed-term employees
- Hybrid working Four days per week in the office
- Discounted gym membership
- Healthcare cash plan
- Spend a charity day with your favourite good cause
- Life assurance and pension scheme
- Regular socials and more!
Theres more to your story than you imagine. And the next chapter begins right here.
Hearst UK is deeply committed to using our influential brands to reflect the world we want to live in one that respects protects represents and uplifts the voices and opinions of all people. As a business we recognise the significant benefits of creativity collaboration and innovation that comes with diverse teams. Not only is diversifying the voices in our organization the right thing to do but it also helps us to make powerful and exciting content that can be enjoyed by many more people. This is why were working to build a sense of true belonging within our business and foster a culture in which everyone feels heard.
Required Experience:
Contract
Employment Type
Full-Time
