Event Planner - Public Relations Job at Jackson Spalding in Atlanta

You've come to the right place.Jackson Spalding is an award-winning PR and marketing agency that helps brands stand out to move those who matter most. Fiercely creative and strategic, we work alongside our clients to help them connect with their audience and reach their goals. Jackson Spalding was built on the principle that there had to be a better way to run an agency. ABOUT THE ROLE We're seeking a Public Relations professional with agency & client teams experience in event planning and project management.You willdemonstrate strength intheability toproject manage andlead team members collaboratively with day-to-day marketing,eventand communications projects.The role requires travel in the USRESPONSIBILITIES Specifically, this position will beresponsible for: Serving as an event planner and the primary point of contact for leading and staffing local community events in U.S. markets - including planning remotely and traveling to execute events on-site.Overseeing the set-up, execution and cleanup of events.Collaborating with multiple teams, vendors and partners during the event planning process.Prepping media materials and communicating directly with audiences.Meeting clients to discuss and understand their goals and needs and convert to project plans.Participating in client projects and being responsible for their outcomes.Delegating and using inclusive language and behaviors.Resolving issues for unique on-ground problems/situations.Preparing and presenting decks and other communications materials.Collaborating with PR/media relations colleagues.Multitasking, including managing several events at different stages in the planning process at any given time.Managing client interaction, serving as the day-to-day client contact on certain accounts and projects.Managingbudgets and billing for certain accounts and projects.EDUCATION Bachelor's degreerequired.REQUIREMENTS Theideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating calm under pressure and having at least3-5+ years of Communications orEvent Planningexperience; with1-2+years in an agency environment. Jackson Spalding was founded in 1995 with a vision to be the most trusted and respected agency in the industry and is proudly independently owned.