Events Specialist - Event Production
Gannett, Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Events Specialist
USA TODAY NETWORK Ventures is seeking an Events Specialist to help facilitate events. Our ideal candidate is looking to expand their career in the event industry and has the talent needed to effectively balance multiple event timelines from initiation to execution of each event. Core Responsibilities: Work closely with Event Managers to ensure events are executed in conjunction with current year's business plan and budget. Support managers in providing leadership to local markets for each event to ensure that staffs are fully supported to accomplish tasks required for successful events. Work with Ventures Events team to collaborate with local markets. Assist with implementation of event objectives. Follow event timelines. Excellent communication skills with venues. Work with Event Managers and Graphic Designer to create event materials. Coordinate with Event Specialist on ordering event materials. Coordinate and help manage event set-up and execution. Work with Graphic Designer to create promotional materials for events. Develop systems and processes to ensure consistent, efficient and effective communication. Assist Event Managers in tracking and reporting event data in a timely manner. Assist Event Managers in creating event presentations and other materials as needed. Facilitate event set-up and execution at least 10 X per year. Oversee Sponsorship assets Skills and Experience: 1 + year(s) of experience in event industry or event internship experience Bachelor's Degree in marketing, public relations or related Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize Proficiency in MS Office Excellent time management skills Strong understanding of marketing principles and advertising strategy Strong business expertise, with a high bar set on quality Able to think both strategically and operationally The annualized base salary for this role will range between $24,468.75 to $49,687.50. Variable compensation is not reflected in these figures and based on the role, may be applicable. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, location, and union representation, if applicable. USA TODAY Co., Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a diverse workforce. As such, we will consider all qualified applicants for employment and do not discriminate in connection with employment decisions on the basis of an applicant or employee's race, color, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, citizenship status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, marital status, personal appearance (including height and weight), sexual orientation, family responsibilities, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), education, genetic characteristics or information, political affiliation, military or veteran status or other classifications protected by applicable federal, state and local laws in the jurisdictions where USA TODAY Co. employs employees. In addition, USA TODAY Co., Inc. will provide applicants who require a reasonable accommodation, as a result of an applicant's disability or religion, to complete this employment application and/or any other process in connection with an individual's application for employment with USA TODAY Co., Inc. Applicants who require such accommodation should contact USA TODAY Co., Inc.'s Recruitment Department at Recruit@usatodayco.com. Applicants must be authorized to work in the applicable location. Applications from outside these regions will be removed from our system after submission.
USA TODAY NETWORK Ventures is seeking an Events Specialist to help facilitate events. Our ideal candidate is looking to expand their career in the event industry and has the talent needed to effectively balance multiple event timelines from initiation to execution of each event. Core Responsibilities: Work closely with Event Managers to ensure events are executed in conjunction with current year's business plan and budget. Support managers in providing leadership to local markets for each event to ensure that staffs are fully supported to accomplish tasks required for successful events. Work with Ventures Events team to collaborate with local markets. Assist with implementation of event objectives. Follow event timelines. Excellent communication skills with venues. Work with Event Managers and Graphic Designer to create event materials. Coordinate with Event Specialist on ordering event materials. Coordinate and help manage event set-up and execution. Work with Graphic Designer to create promotional materials for events. Develop systems and processes to ensure consistent, efficient and effective communication. Assist Event Managers in tracking and reporting event data in a timely manner. Assist Event Managers in creating event presentations and other materials as needed. Facilitate event set-up and execution at least 10 X per year. Oversee Sponsorship assets Skills and Experience: 1 + year(s) of experience in event industry or event internship experience Bachelor's Degree in marketing, public relations or related Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize Proficiency in MS Office Excellent time management skills Strong understanding of marketing principles and advertising strategy Strong business expertise, with a high bar set on quality Able to think both strategically and operationally The annualized base salary for this role will range between $24,468.75 to $49,687.50. Variable compensation is not reflected in these figures and based on the role, may be applicable. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, location, and union representation, if applicable. USA TODAY Co., Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a diverse workforce. As such, we will consider all qualified applicants for employment and do not discriminate in connection with employment decisions on the basis of an applicant or employee's race, color, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, citizenship status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, marital status, personal appearance (including height and weight), sexual orientation, family responsibilities, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), education, genetic characteristics or information, political affiliation, military or veteran status or other classifications protected by applicable federal, state and local laws in the jurisdictions where USA TODAY Co. employs employees. In addition, USA TODAY Co., Inc. will provide applicants who require a reasonable accommodation, as a result of an applicant's disability or religion, to complete this employment application and/or any other process in connection with an individual's application for employment with USA TODAY Co., Inc. Applicants who require such accommodation should contact USA TODAY Co., Inc.'s Recruitment Department at Recruit@usatodayco.com. Applicants must be authorized to work in the applicable location. Applications from outside these regions will be removed from our system after submission.