Job Description:

Events Manager

Be part of the team responsible for producing first-class live events for  Dow Jones, The Wall Street Journal and WSJ Barron's Group.  The Dow Jones events team produces and designs over 250 events a year globally). These events are virtual, in-person and hybrid events of all shapes, sizes and formats, bringing our brands and custom experiences to life for our members and our clients. At the heart of what we do is live journalism - connecting our audiences with newsmakers and big ideas, via ambitious experiences.
 

As one of our Event Managers (US) you will be developing, planning and producing industry-leading events, taking full responsibility for each stage of the process. You will work closely with the team to find innovative and engaging ways to deliver – taking both a creative and operational approach - with energy, ambition and a willingness to support all elements of the event, big and small.

You will have the opportunity to work closely with the newsroom, programming, marketing, sales and sponsorship activation teams to build relationships and deliver successful events.

 

Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver a wide range of events including talks, gala dinners, product launches, exhibition builds, conferences, receptions and corporate brand events

• Work closely 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

• Manage, from start to finish, the ideation, planning, and delivery of assigned events

• Liaise with the newsroom or respective stakeholders to ensure the content of events, and event experience, are in line with goals

• Create and maintain project budgets, planning documents, schedules and contractual obligations

• Mentor and guide team members

• Build industry and business knowledge

 

Qualifications & Skills:

• Experience in luxury and consumer sector

• 4 years of event industry experience

• Four-year degree or equivalent experience

• 2 years of digital event experience

• Ability to be flexible, travel within the US, and occasionally, internationally

• Highly creative with a strong eye for event design and a love of detail

• Experience managing heavy and conflicting event schedules

• Strong, professional oral, written and presentation communication skills

• Strong project management skills

• Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills

• Strategic thinker who enjoys working in a collaborative, solutions-driven environment

• Passion for the brand, the business and the industry

Reasonable accommodation: Dow Jones, Making Careers Newsworthy - We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.EEO/AA/M/F/Disabled/Vets. Dow Jones is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, in our job application and/or interview process. If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application, due to a disability, email us at talentresourceteam@dowjones.com. Please put "Reasonable Accommodation" in the subject line and provide a brief description of the type of assistance you need. This inbox will not be monitored for application status updates.

Business Area:

Dow Jones - Luxury & Events

Job Category:

Marketing & Product Management

Union Status:

Non-Union role

Pay Range: $90,000 - $110,000

We recognize that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we are able to attract the best candidates. The quoted salary range represents our good faith estimate as to what our ideal candidates are likely to expect, and we tailor our offers within the range based on the selected candidate's experience, industry knowledge, location, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the interview process.

Pay-for-performance is a key element in our strategy to attract, engage, and motivate talented people to do their best work. Similarly to salary, for bonus eligible roles, targets are set based on a variety of factors including competitive market practice.

For benefits eligible roles, in addition to cash compensation, the company provides a comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package, with a variety of physical health, retirement and savings, caregiving, emotional wellbeing, transportation, and other benefits, including "elective" benefits employees may select to best fit the needs and personal situations of our diverse workforce..