Event Manager

ISMG - Information Security Media Group ,
Windsor, Berkshire

Overview

Job Description

ISMG is currently seeking an Event Manager to join the team. This person will be working on the attendee recruitment, sponsorship management, logistical planning, and virtual or on-site execution of ISMG vendor sponsored events on the Roundtables and Custom Events team. The Event Manager will be responsible for managing at least 4-8 events per month, both virtually and in-person. Information Security Media Group is a global education and intelligence company focused on cybersecurity. ISMG offers news, views, research, education/training, and events on the cybersecurity industry?s top topics faced by professionals in the space today! With 9 brands, 30 digital media properties, over 100 events annually, and a global audience of over 650,000 subscribers we are providing coverage across a multitude of verticals including finance, government, and healthcare. Responsibilities include, but not limited to: + Ownership of attendee recruitment including creation marketing/invitation copy, segmenting and distributing invitations to database, managing attendee confirmations, reminders and attrition. + Create marketing copy and utilize Marketing Automation System (Marketo) to execute and monitor event promotions. + Assist in expanding global attendee prospect database and nurture existing attendee relationships by recruiting C-Level executives to participate in events. + Maintain consistent communication with event sponsors throughout the lifecycle of each event. + Coordinate with ISMG Sales, Editorial, and Graphics teams to ensure deliverables are completed in a timely manner and approved by the sponsors. + Work with internal teams to coincide with company/event marketing efforts. + Manage events both virtually and in-person. Desired Skills & Experience: + 3 to 5 years of professional work experience in marketing, campaign management, sales or event planning. + Exceptional time management skills with the ability to prioritize while on deadlines. + Effectively and efficiently work both as a part of a team and independently when needed. + Ability to management multiple projects and work assignments concurrently. + Multi-lingual skills a bonus! (French, Italian, German, Spanish a plus) + Technology literate and proficient in the use of MS Office. + Experience with Virtual Meeting Platforms such as Zoom, GoToMeeting, BlueJeans, WebEx, etc. + Strong communication skills ? both in written and verbal communications. + Strong project management skills. + Excellent written and verbal communication. + Extremely detail-oriented. + Experience with marketing automation programs (specifically Marketo) is a plus! + The ability to work well in a fast paced media environment. + Experience with managing client projects and expectations; accountability for event performance. + Edit, proofread and optimize copy for promotional materials ensuring both ISMG & the clients standards have been met.