Strategic Events & Partnerships Lead

Anchorage Daily News; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Anchorage Daily News, operating Peak2Peak Events and Elevate Digital Marketing Solutions in Alaska, seeks an Events Manager to lead development, planning, and execution of Peak2Peak and client events. The role focuses on profitability, attendee experience, and partnerships, reporting to the Advertising Director.

The manager will supervise the Event Coordinator, collaborate with the sales and marketing teams, and drive revenue through sponsorships, client commitments, and effective event

Qualifications

• Minimum three years leading events with budgeting, vendor coordination, and on-site execution.
• Experience supervising staff or directing event teams.
• Experience developing partnerships, supporting sponsorship sales, or managing sponsor relationships.
• Bachelor's degree preferred; relevant work experience may substitute for a degree.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the event calendar with timelines, budgets, and goals.
• Plan and produce events, including venues, vendors, F&B, AV, signage, and logistics.
• Identify partnerships and sponsorships; prepare packages and proposals.
• Lead client relationships, define scope, budgets, and deliverables.
• Oversee budgeting, revenue targets, monitoring expenses, and profitability.
• Supervise the Event Coordinator and coordinate with sales, marketing, and departments.
• Complete event closeout with financial reconciliation and reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Vendor coordination

Event planning

Communication

Customer service

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Event registration platforms

Job description

Anchorage Daily News, operating Peak2Peak Events and Elevate Digital Marketing Solutions in Alaska, seeks an Events Manager to lead development, planning, and execution of Peak2Peak and client events. The role focuses on profitability, attendee experience, and partnerships, reporting to the Advertising Director.

The manager will supervise the Event Coordinator, collaborate with the sales and marketing teams, and drive revenue through sponsorships, client commitments, and effective event