Event Manager

Information Security Media Group (ISMG); Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

ISMG is seeking an experienced Event Manager to join our team and coordinate, promote, and execute our global portfolio of Executive Roundtables. You will own 4-8+ events per month, manage sponsor relations, and drive attendance recruitment to meet registration goals and client satisfaction.

You´ll engage with senior cybersecurity executives worldwide, facilitating peer leadership discussions on current cybersecurity challenges.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Marketing, Events, Public Relations, Communications, or other related fields.
• 3-5+ years of professional work experience in event management and audience development, attendee recruitment, and/or delegate sales.
• Experience supporting B2B industry events with cybersecurity and/or information technology exposure is a plus.
• Experience managing client projects and expectations with an emphasis on event performance.
• Virtual event experience using Zoom, GoToMeeting, BlueJeans, WebEx, etc.
• Experience with Marketo is a plus.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced media environment.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to planning, coordination, and promotion of ISMG global events according to sponsor requirements, target audiences, and objectives.
• Maintain communication with sponsors as main point of contact throughout the event lifecycle.
• Satisfy registration/attendance targets via Marketo and delegate acquisition efforts.
• Expand database of global prospect contacts and nurture relationships with industry executives.
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure materials and deliverables are completed and approved by sponsors.
• Engage in post-event feedback collection and gauge interest in future events.
• Analyze event results to identify metrics for improvement.
• Monitor industry trends and competitive landscape to optimize department.

Skills

Event management

Audience development

Sponsorship management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Events, Public Relations, Communications, or related fields

Tools

Marketo

Job description

ISMG is a global intelligence firm and media powerhouse, leading the way in cybersecurity, enterprise IT, and digital transformation. With 10+ brands, 38 digital media properties, and over 400 premier events annually - ISMG connects a network of over 2M executives, decision-makers, and innovators with the insights and opportunities they need to stay ahead.

We're not just evolving—we're accelerating. By continuing to enhance our solution offerings and expand our market reach, we're entering one of the most exciting phases in our company's growth. This is the moment to join us.

The Opportunity

ISMG is seeking an experienced and dynamic Event Manager to join our team and contribute to the successful coordination, promotion, and execution of our global portfolio of Executive Roundtables.

In this role, you will own 4-8+ virtual/live events per month, managing sponsor relations and driving attendance recruitment to ensure registration goals are met and client satisfaction is achieved. You'll be engaging with senior cybersecurity executives around the world, facilitating peer leadership discussions focused on the challenges being faced in today's cybersecurity landscape.

If you are collaborative, strategic, and passionate about accelerating your career in the events space while engaging with some of the smartest people in the cybersecurity industry, then this is the opportunity for you!

What You'll Be Doing

• Contributing to the planning, coordination, and promotion of ISMG global events according to sponsor requirements, target audiences, and objectives.
• Maintaining consistent communication with sponsors as the main point of contact throughout the event lifecycle, managing expectations and ensuring goals are met.
• Satisfying registration and attendance targets by segmenting and distributing invitations through our Marketo contact database and collaborating with Delegate Acquisition team on strategic outbound recruitment efforts.
• Assisting in expanding our database of global prospect contacts while nurturing existing relationships, building and maintaining a network of industry executives.
• Coordinating with internal Sales, Editorial, and Marketing teams to ensure promotional materials and deliverables are completed and approved by sponsors in a timely manner.
• Engaging in post-event conversations to collect feedback from attendees, as well as sponsors, and gauge interest in future events.
• Analyzing event results and performance to identify key metrics for improvement.
• Monitoring industry trends and staying up-to-date on competitive landscape, contributing to departmental optimization.

What You Bring to the Table

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Marketing, Events, Public Relations, Communications, or other related fields.
• 3-5+ years of professional work experience in event management and audience development, attendee recruitment, and/or delegate sales.
• Experience supporting B2B industry events with cybersecurity and/or information technology exposure being a plus.
• Experience managing client projects and expectations with an emphasis on event performance.
• Virtual event experience preferably utilizing virtual meeting platforms such as Zoom, GoToMeeting, BlueJeans, WebEx, etc.
• Experience with marketing automation programs such as Marketo is a plus.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills with an ability to work independently in a fast-paced media environment, prioritizing tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and experience engaging with industry professionals and senior executives.
• High-growth, global organization with clear momentum and market leadership
• Collaborative team of innovative thinkers and creative professionals
• Supportive culture that values autonomy and excellence
• Continuous learning and professional development