Job Description
About Us
We are Progressive Media Investments. We tell stories about how the world is changing for the people delivering that change. We care about the big themes, not the small events. We cover these themes with balance and urgency.
The New Statesman, our founding title, is the leading progressive political and cultural magazine in the United Kingdom, celebrated for its dynamic and liberal politics, its intelligence, its range of opinions and the quality of its writing and analysis.
In this new digital era, we continue to be committed to truth-telling and journalistic excellence. Now our goal is to expand our coverage internationally as we analyse and explain the defining political, economic, cultural, technological and social issues of our time. In addition to the New Statesman our group’s titles cover a wide range of topics from consumer luxury to capital markets.
As we go through this exciting period of international growth, we need great people to join our diverse and inclusive business. In return you will have access to a range of benefits, we believe there is something for everyone!
Overview of the role
The Event Executive will be responsible for helping to manage a portfolio of events under the magazine brands within the Progressive Media Investments Group. We run more than 60 events throughout the year and cover multiple industries such as Tech, Finance, Current Affairs, Healthcare, Wealth Management and Politics. The types of events include webinars, roundtables, conferences, awards, networking and bespoke events.
The Event Executive will be responsible for delivering all aspects of their own events, end to end project management and supporting the rest of the operations team across the schedule on-site.
Key accountabilities
* Ownership of allocated events from start to finish
* On-site event management across events schedule
* Researching and collating information related to venues
* Deliver outstanding customer service to sponsors, clients and delegates
* Accurate budget management and reporting of figures on a weekly basis to Senior Event Manager
* Research and negotiate with suppliers to ensure costs are on target
* Provide regular updates, escalate any areas of concern and report on project progression to the Senior Event Manager
* Manage multiple projects and tight deadlines simultaneously
* Collaborate with sales teams on the creation of sponsorship packs
* Directing allocated projects and cooperating with the marketing and production teams
Skills and Experience
* Event professional with a minimum of 12 months' experience
* Can work independently and take initiative
* Exceptional attention to detail
* Ability to manage time effectively and work on multiple tasks
* Able to communicate effectively with colleagues and clients alike
* Forward-thinking, creative and passionate about events
* Able to work well under pressure in a fast paced environment