Director of Events - Boston, United States - Boston Globe Media Partners

Boston Globe Media Partners

Verified Company

Boston, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

This is a role for someone who brings a strategic approach to new and existing events and is confident in their overall events and experiential skills in a fast paced, diverse environment.

Responsibilities:

Manage members of the Globe Events team
Ability to organize multiple events simultaneously
Manage events from preplanning to onsite while responsible for staff members and their tasks
Work with VP of Events to strategize and blueprint yearly event portfolio
Strategize with sponsors and clients to ensure the Globe Events team is activating events efficiently to fulfill sponsor/client goals
Lead communications with sponsors/clients and manage project flow
Track and budget expenses for all events utilize this data to plan and forecast for future endeavors and initiatives
Handle speaker communications alongside the events coordinator including outreach, prep, and onsite management
Contribute to planning and promotional marketing/strategy meetings by vocalizing ideas to improve existing and upcoming events
Manage outside vendors alongside the events coordinator, creating and maintaining relationships with key groups, services, venues, etc.
Oversee the creation of registration and other marketing material for events

Qualifications:

Have 710 years experience creating, planning and executing events
Have knowledge of A/V capabilities needed when planning for hybrid, virtual, or inperson events
Educated on event industry trends and familiar with a variety of industry verticals (including tech, healthcare, business, DEI, sustainability, etc)
Able to select appropriate vendors and venues for events based on the wants of the sponsor and/or the needs or the initiative
A willingness to adapt and be audience focused, with a curious mindset and a commitment to creating an inclusive work environment

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