Event Researcher

Reuters; Manila; Hybrid; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Reuters is seeking an Events Researcher for Asia and Emerging Markets. The role focuses on researching and organizing ALB events, managing nominations, and coordinating judging processes. You will drive outreach, identify finalists and guests, and lead marketing efforts across digital channels to maximise event participation.

The position requires strong English, 4+ years in events/research/marketing, and ability to work in a hybrid setup across Asia. Occasional travel may be needed.

Qualifications

• Degree or above, strong English written and verbal skills.
• Strong research, analytical and organizational capability.
• Able to work independently, multitask and meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to engage with stakeholders and customers in a positive manner.
• 4 years of awards organization, event research, marketing or project management experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manages research for law awards, nomination forms, award methodology, and judging packs.
• Researches opportunities and target markets for local and regional events in Asia.
• Identifies, invites, and secures award finalists, judges, and guests.
• Manages database growth and proactive communications with target audience.
• Oversees event marketing via email, websites, social media and other channels.
• Leverages social media and digital tools to improve research and event experience.
• Coordinates events from conception to completion and assists on-site logistics.
• Conducts pre- and post-event evaluation including data, analysis and reports.
• Collaborates with sales, circulation and editorial to ensure smooth awards processes.

Skills

Research

Event management

Marketing

Project management

English (written & spoken)

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree or above

Job description

## Event ResearcherApply: Hybrid: Philippines, Manila: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: October 31, 2026 (30+ days left to apply): JREQ202653**Job Description****Events Researcher - Asia and Emerging Markets**The Events Researcher is responsible for organizing Asian Legal Business (ALB) events, such as its series of award programmes and events across Asia. The incumbent is primarily responsible for managing the nomination and judging process for the awards and the promotion of awards processes, mainly via online marketing, eDM, social media marketing, telephone, and more. This role may also consist of all aspects of work within the Awards business segment and requires a meticulous attitude toward tasks and a positive personality toward customers and other stakeholders.**Key Responsibilities*** Manages the research for law awards, including the preparation of nomination forms, award methodology, and judging packs* Conducts research to identify opportunities and target markets for local and regional events in Asia, maximizes the product reach, and brings in potential participants* Identifies, invites, and secures the award finalists, judges, and prestigious guests, working closely as part of the team to coordinate the regional efforts* Manages database growth and proactive communications with the target audience, such as outreach calls to leading companies and C-level legal practitioners to promote the awards programme and drive high-quality submissions* Manages event marketing via e-mail campaigns, websites, social media, and other platforms.* Leverages social media and digital solutions to enhance the research process, marketing, and continuous improvement of the awards programme and event experience* Coordinates the production of events from conception to completion* Assists with the on-site logistical management of events* Conducts pre and post-event evaluation, including data, analysis, and reports* Works closely with other team functions such as sales, circulation and editorial in order to carry out the awards process smoothly and successfully. **Required Qualifications*** Degree or above, strong spoken and written English skills* Strong research, analytical and organizational capability* Able to work independently, multitask and meet tight deadlines* Ability to engage with stakeholders and customers in a positive and interactive manner, creating a strong customer experience* 4 years of awards organization, event research, marketing or project management experience is desirable, work experience in regional events/projects is preferred. **Preferred Qualifications*** Knowledge in legal or financial industry is beneficial but not essential* Position may requires occasional travel (approximately 4 to 8 times per year), subject to business needs #LI-CS3**What’s in it For You?*** **Hybrid Work Model:** We’ve adopted a flexible hybrid working environment (2-3 days a week in the office depending on the role) for our office-based roles while delivering a seamless experience that is digitally and physically connected.* **Flexibility & Work-Life Balance:** Flex My Way is a set of supportive workplace policies designed to help manage personal and professional responsibilities, whether caring for family, giving back to the community, or finding time to refresh and reset. 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