Senior Event Manager

Haymarket Media US; New York (NY); Hybride; USD 85 000 - 95 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Salary range $85,000–$95,000 per year

Paid time off (vacation, holidays, and

Health plans (medical, dental, vision)

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Employee referral awards

Training opportunities

Work from Anywhere (3-week)

Résumé du poste

Haymarket Media, Inc. is seeking a Senior Event Manager to join the Events team in New York, NY with a hybrid schedule (three in-office days as needed).

You will own end-to-end planning for webcasts, virtual events and in-person programs, ensuring on-time delivery, budget adherence, and high client satisfaction. You will also develop the Virtual Event Coordinator, mentor the team, and drive innovative event formats while collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to optimize delivery and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
• 5+ years of webcast and in-person event management experience.
• Strong experience with virtual event and webcast platforms.
• Proven project management skills across timelines, budgets, vendors and priorities.
• Experience mentoring junior team members is preferred.
• Strong financial acumen including budgeting, forecasting and vendor/venue contracts.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with senior stakeholders.

Responsabilités

• Oversee Haymarket’s webcasts and virtual events, managing timelines, deliverables, budgets, SOPs, registration, ticketing, vendors, execution and post-event reporting.
• Lead end-to-end planning and execution of in-person events, timelines, budgets, SOPs, registration, vendors, onsite logistics and post-event reporting.
• Enhance client experience and relationships through proactive communication and delivery of programs and client activations.
• Mentor the Virtual Event Coordinator and other team members, guiding professional development.
• Identify opportunities to improve event delivery, streamline processes, and introduce innovative formats and experiences.
• Source venues and vendors, manage RFPs, and negotiate contracts for favorable terms and service quality.
• Lead onsite event execution with staff, vendors and partners to ensure a seamless attendee experience.
• Own event budgets and ensure accurate forecasts, actuals and reporting aligned with budgets.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Editorial, Sales, Marketing, Custom, Technology and others to align on priorities and deadlines.
• Manage partners against program deliverables and outcomes with attention to detail and accountability.
• Apply business acumen to identify opportunities, efficiencies, and risks in events.
• Serve as SME on Haymarket’s virtual event and webcast platforms, understanding capabilities and limitations.

Connaissances

Leadership

Organization

Communication

Problem-solving

Project management

Client relationship management

Formation

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Outils

Webcast platforms

Description du poste

Haymarket Media, Inc. is seeking a Senior Event Manager to join the Events team. This position is located in our New York, NY office on a hybrid work schedule; three (3) days in office depending on business needs.

Job Overview:

The Senior Event Manager is accountable for the end-to-end planning and execution of all webcasts and virtual events; ensuring programs are delivered on time, within budget, and to the high standards of both Haymarket and our clients. The role will also manage small to large scale in-person events such as awards and honorific programs. This role requires strong knowledge of Haymarket’s brands, markets, audiences, and partners, and excellent, client centric communication skills. The role also requires the ability to manage multiple priorities, collaborate effectively with key stakeholders, excellent communication skills, and bring fresh, innovative ideas and solutions to enhance our events.

As a senior member of the Events team responsible for Haymarket’s webcast and virtual event portfolio, you will also directly manage and develop the Virtual Event Coordinator, providing guidance and oversight across Haymarket’s virtual event and webcast portfolio. Strong leadership, organization, communication, and problem-solving skills are essential, and experience working across multiple event technology and software platforms is preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the management of Haymarket’s webcasts and virtual events. Lead the end-to-end planning and execution of the programs , overseeing timelines, deliverables, budgets, SOPs, registration and ticketing, vendor management, program execution, and post-event reporting.
• Lead the end-to-end planning and execution of assigned in-person events, overseeing timelines, deliverables, budgets, SOPs, registration and ticketing, vendors, event execution and onsite logistics, and post-event reporting.
• Enhance client experience and relationship through the communication, support and delivery of programs and client activations. Client centric mindset and communication skills to support client relationships and foster future opportunities.
• Manage, mentor, and delegate responsibilities to the Virtual Event Coordinator and other team members as appropriate, to ensure successful completion of programs while providing guidance and supporting professional development.
• Identify opportunities to enhance event delivery, streamline processes, and introduce innovative event formats, experiences, and strategies.
• Source venues and vendors, manage RFP processes, and negotiate contracts to secure competitive pricing, favorable terms, and high-quality service.
• Lead onsite event execution, overseeing staff, vendors, production partners, and event logistics to ensure a seamless attendee and partner experience.
• Own event budgets, ensuring revenue and expense forecasts, actuals, and financial reporting are accurate, timely, and aligned with budget expectations.
• Lead internal event communications and collaborate cross-functionally with Editorial, Sales, Marketing, Custom, Technology, and other key stakeholders to maintain alignment on priorities, deadlines, and deliverables.
• Manage internal and external partners against program deliverables and desired outcomes, demonstrating exceptional attention to detail, accountability, and deadline management.
• Apply strong business acumen to proactively identify event opportunities, operational efficiencies, financial considerations, and potential risks.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on Haymarket’s virtual event and webcast platforms, maintaining a strong understanding of platform functionality, capabilities, limitations, and risks to ensure programs are delivered on time and to specification.

Skills and Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
• 5+ years of webcast and in-person event management experience, with demonstrated ownership of complex in-person, virtual, and/or hybrid events from planning through execution.
• Strong experience with virtual event and webcast platforms, including live broadcasts, webinars, and other digital event formats.
• Proven project management skills with the ability to independently manage multiple events, timelines, budgets, vendors, and competing priorities.
• Previous experience managing, mentoring, or developing junior team members is preferred.
• Strong financial and business acumen, including experience managing event budgets, forecasting costs, and negotiating vendor and venue contracts.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with strong follow-through and the ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to confidently collaborate with senior stakeholders, clients, partners, and cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated initiative, creativity, critical thinking, and sound judgment, with a proactive approach to problem-solving and identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Ability to remain composed and make effective decisions in fast-paced, onsite event environments.
• Willingness to travel as required and work occasional evenings, early mornings, or irregular hours based on event schedules.

What We Offer:

• A competitive compensation package
• The salary range for this position is $85,000–$95,000. Compensation will be commensurate with experience, skill level, functional and/or industry knowledge, education level, certifications, as well as other qualifications.
• Paid annual vacation, holiday and sick time off
• Comprehensive health plans including medical, dental and vision
• Competitive 401(k) investment options and generous company matching program
• Life insurance
• Employee referral awards
• Training opportunities through industry-recognized programs
• A creative and passionate workplace and a fun, collaborative team environment
• Three Week "Work from Anywhere" benefit, to ensure work life balance

About Haymarket Events:

The Events Team is a core department of the Business Media Group (BMG). The team is a multi-million dollar revenue-generating business that is constantly evolving and growing. The BMG events are highly regarded in the industry and have set the standard for PR, medical marketing, advertising, and senior-care.

About Haymarket:

Haymarket Media, Inc. is an award-winning specialist content and information company. With more than 30 market-leading media brands, Haymarket offers unmatched expertise and insight through balanced, relevant, original content across a spectrum of media channels. Haymarket is home to highly regarded health care professional brands such as The Clinical Advisor, Dermatology Advisor, and MPR (Medical Professionals Reference) among a portfolio of HCP-focused, specialty-specific websites, as well as the esteemed business media titles including PRWeek, MM+M (Medical Marketing and Media), Campaign and McKnight’s Long-Term Care News.

Haymarket Media, Inc. is the US division of Haymarket Media Group. Haymarket Media Group is a privately-owned media, data and information company, shaping a better future with remarkable content for specialist audiences across the world. The company has 1,300 employees across offices in the UK, US, Canada, Hong Kong, Singapore, India, Germany and the Netherlands. Haymarket’s portfolio consists of more than 70 market-leading brands including Campaign, Third Sector, What Car?, MyCME and Asian Investor. Through live, digital, print, education, data, tech services, video and audio, Haymarket’s brands inspire, inform and empower clients and communities internationally. As a Certified B Corporation, we’re proud to be part of a community of companies working together for change, and taking part in collective action to advocate for a shared goal of a global economy that benefits people and the planet.

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