Crain Communications
Events Manager
Crain Communications, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Description
To create the most innovative, engaging and culturally relevant experiences for our subscribers and audiences – driving brand awareness, driving new engagement, creating brand love and loyalty for Crain and its brands at large, with an immediate focus on Genome Web, Modern Healthcare, and Ad Age. The Manager role will support the Senior Director & Director of Events and work closely with our marketing, sales, and editorial teams on all events. We are looking for an experiential pro with expertise in all event types, specifically conferences, galas, B-to-B awards shows and programs and trade shows. It is critical that you understand Crain’s overall marketing objectives and can translate those into events that will foster thought leadership, drive industry relationships, revenue and infuse the power of the individual brands on-site (and/or virtually). The position requires a curious, self-motivated individual that is passionate about the events experience and has experience in some/all areas of event production, event customer service, general event marketing, event programming and programming operations, event sponsorship support and ideation, that will support and drive the execution of onsite and virtual experiences for Crain Communications. This position reports to the Senior Director of Events and Conferences and works collaboratively with Sales, Editorial, Digital, Marketing and Creative, Custom Content departments. Job Responsibilities Research venues, vendors, and producers for conferences and trade shows. Develop and manage conference and event timelines. Support in the concept and creation of all signage, lighting, event flow, ROS, SOWs for partners, staging, hospitality, activations, premiums, F&B, registration, registrations platforms, programming and agenda management and sponsorship support. Build and deliver exceptional brand experiences that are on brand. Support and manage event budgets, invoices, ROI tracking, schedules of payments and cost savings report. Preparation and distribution of detailed pre-event communications and post event reporting. Research and track all competitive events. Manage end-to-end logistics for assigned proprietary and third-party events, including budget, contract terms, registration process, food and beverage, venue research, registration support, entertainment, conference booth production, transportation, among others. Collaborate cross-functionally with appropriate teams to ensure optimization, appropriate subject matter experts are engaged, and that program launches are maximized for the broadest reach and resulting success factors. Project management, including the ability to manage multiple projects with varying due dates simultaneously, identify dependencies, and coordinate across other channels, in accordance with established milestones. Liaise on digital presence, social promotion, and public relations to support events. Provide follow up reporting related to ROI around the event. Lead and participate in client and internal meetings, including regular status meetings, pre-program walkthroughs, onsite meetings, and post program debriefs. Who You Are & What You Will Bring To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty with consistency. Passion for producing corporate events. Background in trade show & event operations, event registration, ticketing and guest management, event sponsorships and/or event agenda management and programming. Unmistakable evidence of natural curiosity and creativity. Must be able to thrive in a team-first dynamic. Audience and guest obsessed to deliver a high-quality brand experience. Solutions oriented. Strong project management skills to manage both internal and external vendors and teams. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a professional composure. Stays current with trends in event planning, design, and production. Ability to travel required (30%-50%). Ability to work irregular hours in addition to normal business hours. Initiative-taking, able to work autonomously and communicate with remote management for extended periods of time. Preferences College degree in hospitality, events related field, marketing preferred. At least 5+ years of experience in exhibition management, event planning and execution. Certified Meeting Professional certification preferred. Skilled in Cvent (or other registration platforms) and Smartsheet a plus. This position is exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime pay. Pay Transparency Disclosure: The estimated base salary for this position is $60,000 - $70,000. The final salary offering will take into account a wide range of factors, including experience, accomplishments and location. The salary range provided should not be considered as a salary limit or cap. In addition to base salary, Crain also offers competitive benefits including retirement plan savings contributions and bonus opportunities based on individual and company performance. About Crain Communications: Crain Communications is a leading business news and information company with a portfolio of 24 media brands that provide indispensable coverage and data for professionals globally and across sectors, including advertising, automotive, finance, healthcare, staffing, and workforce solutions. Many of Crain’s brands are the most influential media properties in the industries and communities they serve, including Ad Age, Automotive News, Pensions & Investments, Modern Healthcare, Staffing Industry Analysts, as well as Crain’s regional business brands. For more than a century, our dedication to deep sector expertise and journalistic integrity has enabled us to provide trusted insights across all our platforms, empowering today’s business leaders to make industry-shaping decisions. To learn more about Crain Communications, visit
crain.com .
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To create the most innovative, engaging and culturally relevant experiences for our subscribers and audiences – driving brand awareness, driving new engagement, creating brand love and loyalty for Crain and its brands at large, with an immediate focus on Genome Web, Modern Healthcare, and Ad Age. The Manager role will support the Senior Director & Director of Events and work closely with our marketing, sales, and editorial teams on all events. We are looking for an experiential pro with expertise in all event types, specifically conferences, galas, B-to-B awards shows and programs and trade shows. It is critical that you understand Crain’s overall marketing objectives and can translate those into events that will foster thought leadership, drive industry relationships, revenue and infuse the power of the individual brands on-site (and/or virtually). The position requires a curious, self-motivated individual that is passionate about the events experience and has experience in some/all areas of event production, event customer service, general event marketing, event programming and programming operations, event sponsorship support and ideation, that will support and drive the execution of onsite and virtual experiences for Crain Communications. This position reports to the Senior Director of Events and Conferences and works collaboratively with Sales, Editorial, Digital, Marketing and Creative, Custom Content departments. Job Responsibilities Research venues, vendors, and producers for conferences and trade shows. Develop and manage conference and event timelines. Support in the concept and creation of all signage, lighting, event flow, ROS, SOWs for partners, staging, hospitality, activations, premiums, F&B, registration, registrations platforms, programming and agenda management and sponsorship support. Build and deliver exceptional brand experiences that are on brand. Support and manage event budgets, invoices, ROI tracking, schedules of payments and cost savings report. Preparation and distribution of detailed pre-event communications and post event reporting. Research and track all competitive events. Manage end-to-end logistics for assigned proprietary and third-party events, including budget, contract terms, registration process, food and beverage, venue research, registration support, entertainment, conference booth production, transportation, among others. Collaborate cross-functionally with appropriate teams to ensure optimization, appropriate subject matter experts are engaged, and that program launches are maximized for the broadest reach and resulting success factors. Project management, including the ability to manage multiple projects with varying due dates simultaneously, identify dependencies, and coordinate across other channels, in accordance with established milestones. Liaise on digital presence, social promotion, and public relations to support events. Provide follow up reporting related to ROI around the event. Lead and participate in client and internal meetings, including regular status meetings, pre-program walkthroughs, onsite meetings, and post program debriefs. Who You Are & What You Will Bring To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty with consistency. Passion for producing corporate events. Background in trade show & event operations, event registration, ticketing and guest management, event sponsorships and/or event agenda management and programming. Unmistakable evidence of natural curiosity and creativity. Must be able to thrive in a team-first dynamic. Audience and guest obsessed to deliver a high-quality brand experience. Solutions oriented. Strong project management skills to manage both internal and external vendors and teams. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a professional composure. Stays current with trends in event planning, design, and production. Ability to travel required (30%-50%). Ability to work irregular hours in addition to normal business hours. Initiative-taking, able to work autonomously and communicate with remote management for extended periods of time. Preferences College degree in hospitality, events related field, marketing preferred. At least 5+ years of experience in exhibition management, event planning and execution. Certified Meeting Professional certification preferred. Skilled in Cvent (or other registration platforms) and Smartsheet a plus. This position is exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime pay. Pay Transparency Disclosure: The estimated base salary for this position is $60,000 - $70,000. The final salary offering will take into account a wide range of factors, including experience, accomplishments and location. The salary range provided should not be considered as a salary limit or cap. In addition to base salary, Crain also offers competitive benefits including retirement plan savings contributions and bonus opportunities based on individual and company performance. About Crain Communications: Crain Communications is a leading business news and information company with a portfolio of 24 media brands that provide indispensable coverage and data for professionals globally and across sectors, including advertising, automotive, finance, healthcare, staffing, and workforce solutions. Many of Crain’s brands are the most influential media properties in the industries and communities they serve, including Ad Age, Automotive News, Pensions & Investments, Modern Healthcare, Staffing Industry Analysts, as well as Crain’s regional business brands. For more than a century, our dedication to deep sector expertise and journalistic integrity has enabled us to provide trusted insights across all our platforms, empowering today’s business leaders to make industry-shaping decisions. To learn more about Crain Communications, visit
crain.com .
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