Event Director

This individual is responsible for owning the strategy and success of market events. Identify opportunities for events that support our client's growth and market presence.Plan and strategize Business Journal Events, including new events and improving existing events.Make recommendations and partner with local leadership, editorial, and advertising teams in planning Business journal events.Be an active member of the local management team advocating for events as well as the overall market success.Collaborate with other local managers and department teams throughout the event planning process.Continuous updates to Publisher and leadership team regarding activities.Work collaboratively and cooperatively with members of all other departments for events.Individual will be responsible for budget related to event recommendations and budget in partnership with sales team to meet event success (P&L)Majority of Journal events occur weekdays during business hours, however, there will be some evening events where Event team members are expected to plan/participate.Have the ability to function in a virtual environment and lead/conduct virtual meetings and events (Zoom, TEAMS, WebEx, and other virtual meeting platforms) Events can be In-Person or Virtual and ability to manage the below items in either environment is a key skill and capabilityPrepare detailed budgets and forecasts of event attendance, income and expenses.Gather, compare & present price quotes for all event related expenses.Select site, caterer, accessories, and other vendors.Negotiate and sign contracts for services rendered.Develop detailed timelines for each event.Determine and communicate staff and client responsibilities.Individual is responsible for choregraphing and managing event day.In partnership with market publisher select and schedule event speaker/presentation and sponsor program participants.Script sponsor presentations and main program.Manage ticket sales through the online registration process and oversee attendance lists.Develop relationships with outside vendors i.e., hotels, restaurants, caterers, audio visual companies, florists etc. Vendor & Sponsor Management: All team members should be prepared to assist with any other task requested by the Publisher.