Manager, Events
Job Description
Job Description:
Business Area: Dow Jones - Leadership, Luxury & Events
Job Category: Marketing & Product Management
Union Status
Non-Union role
Since 1882, Dow Jones has been finding new ways to bring information to the world’s top business entities. Beginning as a niche news agency in an obscure Wall Street basement, Dow Jones has grown to be a worldwide news and information powerhouse, with prestigious brands including The Wall Street Journal, Dow Jones Newswires, Factiva, Barron’s, MarketWatch and Financial News.
This longevity and success is due to a relentless pursuit of accuracy, depth and innovation, enhanced by the wisdom of past experience and a solid grasp on the future ahead. More than its individual brands, Dow Jones is a modern gateway to intelligence, with innovative technology, advanced data feeds, integrated solutions, expert research, award-winning journalism and customizable apps and delivery systems to bring the information that matters most to customers, when and where they need it, every day.
If you are a current employee at Dow Jones, do not apply here. Please go to the Career section on your Workday homepage and view "Find Jobs - Dow Jones." Thank you.
Req ID: 41857
Job Description:
- Plan and deliver a wide range of events including talks, gala dinners, exhibition builds, conferences, receptions and corporate brand events,
- Work with the marketing and events teams to create and deliver an event strategy and plan that supports and complements the wider marketing ambitions,
- Research and pitch new event ideas that support the strategy and engage with members and clients,
- Oversee the development of event design, experience and brand presence onsite,
- Partner with marketing to manage the development and implementation of event marketing, providing recommendations and guidance on best practice,
- Manage, from start to finish, the ideation, planning, and delivery of each event,
- Manage event production – working with the newsroom and programming teams to understand technical requirements for the ‘show’,
- Liaise with the newsroom or respective stakeholders to ensure the content of events, and event experience, are in line with goals,
- Develop detailed event schedules for the venue and other suppliers, ensuring they understand the format, set up and other requirements etc.,
- Create and maintain project budgets, plans, schedules and contractual obligations,
- Guide team members,
- Build industry and business knowledge.
- In-depth knowledge of all event planning phases
- Creative with a strong eye for event design and a love of detail,
- Excellent understanding of the industry,
- Excited by/comfortable with fast paced, dynamic, hands-on role,
- Sound business acumen, with the ability to work with multiple internal and external partners and stakeholders to produce and manage each event,
- Outstanding project management and negotiation skills,
- Strategic thinker who enjoys working in a collaborative, solutions driven environment,
- Passion for the brand, the business and the industry.
- 5+ years of event industry (or similar) experience,
- Ability to be flexible, travel within EMEA, and adapt to conflicting time zones as needed,
- Experience managing heavy and contrasting event schedules,
- Strong copywriting skills,
- Strong presentation skills,
- Strong project management skills,
- Knowledge of event design and marketing processes.
Business Area: Dow Jones - Leadership, Luxury & Events
Job Category: Marketing & Product Management
Union Status
Non-Union role
Since 1882, Dow Jones has been finding new ways to bring information to the world’s top business entities. Beginning as a niche news agency in an obscure Wall Street basement, Dow Jones has grown to be a worldwide news and information powerhouse, with prestigious brands including The Wall Street Journal, Dow Jones Newswires, Factiva, Barron’s, MarketWatch and Financial News.
This longevity and success is due to a relentless pursuit of accuracy, depth and innovation, enhanced by the wisdom of past experience and a solid grasp on the future ahead. More than its individual brands, Dow Jones is a modern gateway to intelligence, with innovative technology, advanced data feeds, integrated solutions, expert research, award-winning journalism and customizable apps and delivery systems to bring the information that matters most to customers, when and where they need it, every day.
If you are a current employee at Dow Jones, do not apply here. Please go to the Career section on your Workday homepage and view "Find Jobs - Dow Jones." Thank you.
Req ID: 41857
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