Remote Event Planner

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 562,000 - 1,349,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Flexible hours

Global team exposure

Tech-enabled events

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly organized Remote Event Planner to join our virtual events team. You will manage end-to-end planning for webinars, virtual conferences, and online team-building activities, delivering engaging experiences for a global audience.

Ideal candidates have strong communication and project management skills, experience with Zoom/Hopin/Cvent, and the ability to coordinate across stakeholders in a fully remote setting.

Qualifications

• Proven experience planning virtual or online events.
• Strong organizational and multi-project management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work remotely with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute a variety of virtual events, ensuring seamless delivery.
• Liaise with stakeholders to define event objectives, themes, and target audiences.
• Manage event budgets, vendor negotiations, and scheduling for all online components.
• Coordinate with technical teams for platform setup, audiovisual requirements, and troubleshooting.
• Develop event marketing and communication plans to drive attendance and engagement.
• Analyze post-event data to measure success and identify areas for improvement.

Skills

Event planning

Virtual platforms

Budgeting

Project coordination

Communication

Tools

Zoom

Hopin

Cvent

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly organized and creative Remote Event Planner to join their virtual events team. This position is fully remote, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere. You will be responsible for the end-to-end planning and execution of a variety of online events, including webinars, virtual conferences, and online team-building activities. The ideal candidate possesses excellent communication skills, a keen eye for detail, and a proven ability to manage complex projects in a digital space. This role is crucial for delivering engaging and successful virtual experiences for our client's global audience.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute a variety of virtual events , ensuring seamless delivery.
• Liaise with stakeholders to define event objectives, themes, and target audiences.
• Manage event budgets, vendor negotiations, and scheduling for all online components.
• Coordinate with technical teams for platform setup, audiovisual requirements, and troubleshooting.
• Develop event marketing and communication plans to drive attendance and engagement.
• Analyze post-event data to measure success and identify areas for improvement.

Requirements

• Proven experience in event planning , specifically with virtual or online events.
• Proficiency with virtual event platforms (e.g., Zoom, Hopin, Cvent).
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Creative thinking and problem-solving abilities in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Competitive contract rate per event or hour.
• Fully remote position with flexible working hours.
• Opportunity to work with a dynamic and innovative team.
• Exposure to a wide range of virtual event formats and technologies.
• Direct impact on the success of online engagement initiatives.