Government Executive Media Group LLC
Events Manager
Government Executive Media Group LLC, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
The Role
GovExec Events seeks an Events Manager based in the DMV area. Events that GovExec organizes include webcasts, roundtables, editorial series, workshops, summits, and both in-person and virtual conferences. As the Events Manager, you will be a critical player in managing a portfolio of in-person and digital event experiences for the public sector. You will see events through from conceptualization to execution, and support colleagues on their events. Although this position is remote, you must be able to travel 50% of the time for events.ResponsibilitiesPlan and execute events ranging in format and size including:
Webcasts with 150+ viewersIn-person and digital workshops with 100+ attendees with 5-10 event sponsorsIn-person and digital summits featuring live-streamed sessions, experiential networking opportunities, and multiple underwriters/sponsorsDigital TV programs, recorded in a modern production facilityCustom white-label event projects
Serve as the event's project manager, owning the program timeline and daily communications with clients; internal executives, staff, and colleagues; relevant speakers, program participants, vendors, and other external partnersServe as the event's logistics manager, owning the logistics and overall attendee experience, as well as the related day-to-day communications with internal stakeholders, relevant speakers, other program participants, vendors, and other external partnersResearch event venues and negotiate terms and conditionsPlan food & beverage and venue set-upsWork with vendors to coordinate printing, shipping, audio-visual, and other event needsLead on-site managementMeet or exceed budgetary goals through vendor contract negotiation and other creative cost efficacy measuresBe an enterprising, entrepreneurial, and productive team contributor, constantly and eagerly identifying new means of innovation to grow GEMG's impact with all constituents in advance of, on-site, and following each event producedOpportunity to additionally manage responsibilities and tasks based on interests, experiences, and organizational needsQualificationBachelor's degree and 4+ years of relevant experienceInterest in national affairs, politics, business, and the artsAbility to manage complex and fast-changing program elements and prioritize effectively in responseCreative and strategic thinking with an emphasis on customer service to meet client objectives for an eventPersuasive communication, effective negotiation skills, and the ability to negotiate contractsMeticulous attention to detail and superior organizational skillsEntrepreneurial spirit, track record of initiative, and ownership of workAbility to travel up to 50% of the timeAbout GovExec:GovExec's data and insights set the standard for depth, accuracy, and impact for government leaders and contractors. As the market-leading information and intent-based marketing platform, for over fifty years GovExec has empowered the government ecosystem to engage and support government leaders as they work to achieve their missions across federal, defense, and state and local agencies.Working at GovExecAt GovExec, we believe that a new era of work -- particularly when, where, and how it gets done -- has arrived. We are building a hybrid workplace that allows for greater freedom and flexibility while also fostering a collaborative culture, no matter where you are working. GovExec offers permanent remote work in 20+ states across the US, as well as the option to work out of one of our offices based in Washington DC, New York or San Diego. GovExec also offers a range of great benefits including:Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans401(k) retirement plan with company matchOpen time off policyTwelve weeks paid parental leaveSupportive, collaborative teamsUnique opportunity to help government officials from a private sector companyExpansive learning and development opportunitiesThe compensation range for this role is $65,000 to $73,000 per year.Government Executive Media Group, Inc. and its affiliates ("GovExec") are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate against our applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by applicable law.
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GovExec Events seeks an Events Manager based in the DMV area. Events that GovExec organizes include webcasts, roundtables, editorial series, workshops, summits, and both in-person and virtual conferences. As the Events Manager, you will be a critical player in managing a portfolio of in-person and digital event experiences for the public sector. You will see events through from conceptualization to execution, and support colleagues on their events. Although this position is remote, you must be able to travel 50% of the time for events.ResponsibilitiesPlan and execute events ranging in format and size including:
Webcasts with 150+ viewersIn-person and digital workshops with 100+ attendees with 5-10 event sponsorsIn-person and digital summits featuring live-streamed sessions, experiential networking opportunities, and multiple underwriters/sponsorsDigital TV programs, recorded in a modern production facilityCustom white-label event projects
Serve as the event's project manager, owning the program timeline and daily communications with clients; internal executives, staff, and colleagues; relevant speakers, program participants, vendors, and other external partnersServe as the event's logistics manager, owning the logistics and overall attendee experience, as well as the related day-to-day communications with internal stakeholders, relevant speakers, other program participants, vendors, and other external partnersResearch event venues and negotiate terms and conditionsPlan food & beverage and venue set-upsWork with vendors to coordinate printing, shipping, audio-visual, and other event needsLead on-site managementMeet or exceed budgetary goals through vendor contract negotiation and other creative cost efficacy measuresBe an enterprising, entrepreneurial, and productive team contributor, constantly and eagerly identifying new means of innovation to grow GEMG's impact with all constituents in advance of, on-site, and following each event producedOpportunity to additionally manage responsibilities and tasks based on interests, experiences, and organizational needsQualificationBachelor's degree and 4+ years of relevant experienceInterest in national affairs, politics, business, and the artsAbility to manage complex and fast-changing program elements and prioritize effectively in responseCreative and strategic thinking with an emphasis on customer service to meet client objectives for an eventPersuasive communication, effective negotiation skills, and the ability to negotiate contractsMeticulous attention to detail and superior organizational skillsEntrepreneurial spirit, track record of initiative, and ownership of workAbility to travel up to 50% of the timeAbout GovExec:GovExec's data and insights set the standard for depth, accuracy, and impact for government leaders and contractors. As the market-leading information and intent-based marketing platform, for over fifty years GovExec has empowered the government ecosystem to engage and support government leaders as they work to achieve their missions across federal, defense, and state and local agencies.Working at GovExecAt GovExec, we believe that a new era of work -- particularly when, where, and how it gets done -- has arrived. We are building a hybrid workplace that allows for greater freedom and flexibility while also fostering a collaborative culture, no matter where you are working. GovExec offers permanent remote work in 20+ states across the US, as well as the option to work out of one of our offices based in Washington DC, New York or San Diego. GovExec also offers a range of great benefits including:Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans401(k) retirement plan with company matchOpen time off policyTwelve weeks paid parental leaveSupportive, collaborative teamsUnique opportunity to help government officials from a private sector companyExpansive learning and development opportunitiesThe compensation range for this role is $65,000 to $73,000 per year.Government Executive Media Group, Inc. and its affiliates ("GovExec") are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate against our applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by applicable law.
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