Events Specialist - Event Production

USA TODAY NETWORK Ventures is seeking an Events Specialist to help facilitate events. Our ideal candidate is looking to expand their career in the event industry and has the talent needed to effectively balance multiple event timelines from initiation to execution of each event.

Core Responsibilities:

• Work closely with Event Managers to ensure events are executed in conjunction with current year's business plan and budget.
• Support managers in providing leadership to local markets for each event to ensure that staffs are fully supported to accomplish tasks required for successful events.
• Work with Ventures Events team to collaborate with local markets.
• Assist with implementation of event objectives.
• Follow event timelines.
• Excellent communication skills with venues.
• Work with Event Managers and Graphic Designer to create event materials.
• Coordinate with Event Specialist on ordering event materials.
• Coordinate and help manage event set-up and execution.
• Work with Graphic Designer to create promotional materials for events.
• Develop systems and processes to ensure consistent, efficient and effective communication.
• Assist Event Managers in tracking and reporting event data in a timely manner.
• Assist Event Managers in creating event presentations and other materials as needed.
• Facilitate event set-up and execution.
• Oversee Sponsorship assets

• 1 + year(s) of experience in event industry or event internship experience
• Bachelor's Degree in marketing, public relations or related
• Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Excellent time management skills
• Strong understanding of marketing principles and advertising strategy
• Strong business expertise, with a high bar set on quality
• Able to think both strategically and operationally