Events Communications Manager

McKinley Marketing Partners packaging client is searching for an events communication manager. The events communication manager should be highly skilled in executing events communications and marketing campaigns, as well as excellent social and communication skills, including presenting to groups in person and via phone. This position supports a very busy event schedule and candidates must be able to juggle multiple events at once.

This is a 6-month contract position. This position can be fully remote. All McKinley roles include a competitive benefits package.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with industry & customers events team to support event strategy and requirements
• Support show concept development
• Support budget management and contract negotiations
• Liaise with vendors to support show needs including booth layout and event coordination
• Manage booking and registration of vendors, sponsors, and guests including travel and administrative items
• Project manage the promotion of events such as pre-, during, and post-show communications through marketing channels
• Coordinate the logistical requirements such as security, equipment rentals, and catering services
• Ensure that all health and safety standards are adhered to for the event
• General administration and industry/customer events team support
• Support tradeshow related print, production, and management of show samples as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in project management, marketing, communications, or equivalent
• At least 5 years of e trade show coordinator or equivalent experience
• Knowledge using MS PowerPoint, Excel, and project management tools such as Monday.com
• Financial management abilities

Requirements

• Minimum : 5 years of experience working on the execution of events communications and marketing campaigns
• Proven time management and prioritization skills and experience working well under tight deadlines.
• Understanding of digital and traditional marketing channels.
• Experience building event marketing plans, timelines with multiple dependencies and managing creative deliverables.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to clearly and concisely express ideas both verbally and in writing.

McKinley Marketing Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All individuals are encouraged to apply, and all applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, ethnic origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. Opportunity for all is central to our mission. We strive to reaffirm our commitment to the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We push ourselves to new heights to embrace ongoing change and creativity. With this as our goal, we are proud to have reached individuals with diverse backgrounds who possess the talent, energy, and focus to accelerate our mission forward.

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