Events Manager

Condé Nast Middle East; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global media company in Dubai is seeking an experienced Events Manager to oversee and execute a variety of strategic events. The ideal candidate should have over 7 years of experience in event operations and planning, strong creative ideation skills, and the ability to manage all aspects of event production. This role emphasizes multitasking in a fast-paced environment and requires excellent project management and communication skills. A plus if familiar with the local market and proficient in Arabic.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of event operation and planning experience in experiential/event marketing.
• Strong knowledge of event production, creative ideation, and contract negotiations.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute a range of events including summits, dinners, and VIP events.
• Oversee event production aspects from concept to execution.
• Manage and negotiate program budgets and timelines.

Skills

Event operations and planning

Creative ideation

Contract negotiations

Project management

Interpersonal communication

Problem-solving

Multitasking

Client service orientation

Budgeting

Tools

G Suite

Excel

Keynote

PowerPoint

Job description

Condé Nast is a global media company, home to iconic brands including Condé Nast Traveller, AD, Vogue, GQ, The New Yorker, Glamour, Vanity Fair and Wired, among many others. The company's award-winning content reaches 88 million consumers in print, 419 million in digital and 432 million across social platforms, and generates more than 1 billion video views each month.

The company is headquartered in London and New York and operates in 32 markets worldwide, including China, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico & Latin America, Middle East, Spain, Taiwan, the U.K. and the U.S, with local licence partners across the globe.

Condé Nast Middle East is dedicated to producing high-quality, compelling content that connects with Middle East's most influential audiences. Our vision for our workplace is one that is centred on transparency and respect and with values that bring forward the best in all of us. We are committed to creating a culture where diverse voices and perspectives are encouraged and respected, and where all employees are equally supported in developing their careers — where people can truly be themselves and achieve their best.

Events Manager, Middle East

Reporting to the CNCC Director (Condé Nast Commercial Creative Director), the Events Manager will be responsible for creating and executing targeted, strategic events; spearheading details from initial concept to production and post-event wrap up, across all our business.

The Events Manager will oversee the entire event lifecycle – from content and creative development to establishing media partnerships, coordinating email and social media outreach, and reporting. They will also adapt strategies to optimize event outcomes in a fast-paced environment. This person will also be responsible for activations, coverage and all subsequent deliverables for all associated event sponsors. This individual will also be responsible for managing external events production companies, including pitch submissions, if required.

We are looking for a highly motivated, focused and creative candidate; with extensive event experience producing tentpole and custom events. Someone that thrives under pressure and works well independently while serving as an integral member of a team.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan and execute a range of events on behalf of the commercial teams including summits, private dinners, cocktail parties, VIP events, live event coverage and other formats
• Manage all aspects of event production to include concept ideation, vendor selection, logistics, and execution.
• Act as the liaison between the publishing and editorial departments regarding tentpole and custom events.
• Manage and negotiate program budgets and timelines.
• Contribute to brainstorming and idea generation for prospective sponsors and advertisers.
• Contract and manage external vendors.
• Assist in creative and pitch development for custom and tentpole events
• Manage photo and video briefs to generate top of the line content around brand events
• Manage all commercial event activations including live coverage of brand partners events

SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS

• 7+ years of experience in event operations and planning; with a background in experiential/event marketing, or other highly relevant field.
• Strong knowledge of event production, creative ideation, and contract negotiations.
• Good understanding of the overall media landscape, digital, print and social media platforms.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize responsibilities, work under pressure in a fast-paced environment, and interact with a wide range of people.
• Highly organized with great attention to detail.
• Excellent project management, creative and organizational abilities, with strong interpersonal, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable with budgeting and sales reporting.
• Ability to work independently and within a team setting.
• Team player with a ‘client service’ orientation, and experience managing local vendors.
• Ability to travel as and when required for events purposes, including venue scouting, offshore production, etc..
• Experienced with G Suite, Excel, Keynote, PowerPoint
• Written and spoken Arabic is a plus.
• Local market experience is a plus.