Thomson Reuters is hiring : Event Planner, Reuters Events in New York

The Event Planner will execute public-facing meetings, conferences, and live show events and is directly responsible for the outcome of such events.About the RoleTo be our Event Planner , you will :Support Reuters Events initiatives by planning, coordinating, implementing and analyzing event activities.Manage the event process end-to-end, including managing a range of third-party relationships.Strategize with the Global Managing Editor and Editorial Events Editor of Reuters Events as well as other internal stakeholders to identify opportunities and desired outcomes of each event.Partner with other Events staff and Reuters journalists on the site of projects to ensure a seamless operation and in advance to curate panel discussions.Assist with scheduling guest speakers and moderators, liaising on technical requirements needed on site as well as greeting and hosting them at events.Arrange logistics necessary to facilitate a live audience at some events.Maintain spreadsheet databases to manage speaker outreach and attendanceBe the professional face for Reuters Events in New York and other locations, building relationships internally and externally.About YouYou will be a good fit for the role of Event Planner if you :Possess impeccable organization skills for project planningBe a self-starter with the ability to work on a team that is spread around the globeHave demonstrated experience liaising with PR firms, offices of C-suite executives and government officials on logistics, technical requirements and other arrangements necessary for speakers attending events.Be a quick-thinker with experience making proactive decisions and suggestions in troubleshooting eventsBe travel-ready and willing to attend Reuters Events projects in person as needed.LI-CH1What's in it For You?Hybrid Work Model : We've adopted a flexible hybrid working environment (2-3 days a week in the office depending on the role) for our office-based roles while delivering a seamless experience that is digitally and physically connected.Flexibility & Work-Life Balance : Flex My Way is a set of supportive workplace policies designed to help manage personal and professional responsibilities, whether caring for family, giving back to the community, or finding time to refresh and reset. We offer employees two paid volunteer days off annually and opportunities to get involved with pro-bono consulting projects and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives.Making a Real-World Impact : We are one of the few companies globally that helps its customers pursue justice, truth, and transparency. Together, with the professionals and institutions we serve, we help uphold the rule of law, turn the wheels of commerce, catch bad actors, report the facts, and provide trusted, unbiased information to people all over the world.In the United States, Thomson Reuters offers a comprehensive benefits package to our employees. In addition, Thomson Reuters offers market leading work life benefits with competitive vacation, sick and safe paid time off, paid holidays (including two company mental health days off), parental leave, sabbatical leave. Base pay is one part of a comprehensive Total Reward program which also includes flexible and supportive benefits and other wellbeing programs.About UsThomson Reuters informs the way forward by bringing together the trusted content and technology that people and organizations need to make the right decisions.