Remote Event Planner - Virtual Experiences

Placements24; Queenstown; Hybrid; NZD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary incentives and rewards

Health & wellness benefits

Professional development in event tech

Remote-friendly arrangement

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly organized Remote Event Planner specialized in virtual experiences. You will design, manage, and execute online events—from webinars to product launches—collaborating with clients and internal teams to create compelling formats and a seamless attendee experience.

Responsibilities include managing platforms, defining objectives, timelines, budgets, and coordinating with speakers and technical teams to deliver impactful virtual events from a remote location.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in event planning, with a strong focus on virtual or hybrid events.
• Excellent project management, organizational, and multitasking skills.
• Strong communication and client management abilities.
• Creative mindset with the ability to design engaging online content and activities.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize, plan, and execute engaging virtual events from start to finish.
• Manage event platforms, ensuring smooth technical operation and user experience.
• Coordinate with clients to define event objectives, themes, and content.
• Develop event timelines, budgets, and communication plans.
• Liaise with virtual speakers, moderators, and technical support teams.
• Analyze event performance and gather feedback to improve future virtual experiences.

Skills

Event planning experience

Virtual/hybrid events

Project management

Organizational skills

Communication

Client management

Creativity

Tools

Zoom

Hopin

vFairs

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for an innovative and highly organized Remote Event Planner specializing in virtual experiences to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will design, manage, and execute engaging online events, from webinars and conferences to virtual team-building activities and product launches. You will collaborate with clients and internal teams to conceptualize creative virtual formats, manage logistics, and ensure a seamless and impactful experience for attendees, all from a remote location. This is an exciting opportunity for a forward-thinking planner to shape the future of online events.

Key Responsibilities

• Conceptualize, plan, and execute engaging virtual events from start to finish.


• Manage event platforms, ensuring smooth technical operation and user experience.


• Coordinate with clients to define event objectives, themes, and content.


• Develop event timelines, budgets, and communication plans.


• Liaise with virtual speakers, moderators, and technical support teams.


• Analyze event performance and gather feedback to improve future virtual experiences.

Requirements

• Proven experience in event planning, with a strong focus on virtual or hybrid events.


• Proficiency with various event management and virtual conferencing platforms (e.g., Zoom, Hopin, vFairs).


• Excellent project management, organizational, and multitasking skills.


• Strong communication and client management abilities.


• Creative mindset with the ability to design engaging online content and activities.


• A reliable home office setup with high-speed internet.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.


• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.


• Professional development opportunities in event technology and virtual engagement.


• Flexible remote working arrangements.


• A collaborative and innovative team environment.