Virtual Event Coordinator

Placements24; Pietermaritzburg; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work hours

Remote role

Professional development

Home office stipend

Collaborative team culture

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a highly organized Virtual Event Coordinator to lead end-to-end online events from concept to post-event analysis. This fully remote role collaborates with Marketing, Sales and Product teams to deliver engaging webinars, virtual conferences and workshops for a distributed audience.

You will select platforms, design agendas, manage speakers, registrations, and budgets, while providing on-the-fly technical support and collecting data to optimise future events.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in virtual event planning and execution.
• Proficiency with Zoom Events, Hopin, Cvent, and Bizzabo.
• Excellent project management and ability to multitask in a remote setting.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
• Experience in digital marketing or event marketing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and manage all aspects of virtual events, including platform selection, content scheduling, speaker management, and attendee registration.
• Develop engaging event agendas and content strategies tailored to target audiences.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting during live virtual events to ensure a smooth participant experience.
• Analyze event performance data, gather feedback, and generate reports with actionable insights for future optimization.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align virtual events with broader marketing and business objectives.
• Manage virtual event budgets and vendor relationships effectively.

Skills

Virtual event planning

Project management

Communication

Customer service

Digital marketing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Zoom Events

Hopin

Cvent

Bizzabo

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly organized and creative Virtual Event Coordinator to manage and execute a portfolio of online events. In this fully remote position, you will be responsible for the end-to-end planning, execution, and post-event analysis of webinars, virtual conferences, and online workshops. You will work closely with marketing, sales, and product teams to ensure seamless delivery and impactful attendee experiences. This role is ideal for a proactive individual with a passion for digital engagement and a proven ability to manage complex projects from conception to completion in a distributed team environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and manage all aspects of virtual events, including platform selection, content scheduling, speaker management, and attendee registration.
• Develop engaging event agendas and content strategies tailored to target audiences.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting during live virtual events to ensure a smooth participant experience.
• Analyze event performance data, gather feedback, and generate comprehensive reports with actionable insights for future event optimization.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align virtual events with broader marketing and business objectives.
• Manage virtual event budgets and vendor relationships effectively.

Requirements

• Proven experience in virtual event planning and execution, or a related field.
• Proficiency with various virtual event platforms (e.g., Zoom Events, Hopin, Cvent, Bizzabo).
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a remote setting.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
• Experience in digital marketing or event marketing is a plus.
• A bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Hospitality, or a related field is preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and performance-based incentives.
• Flexible work hours and the autonomy of a fully remote role.
• Opportunities for professional development and training in event technology.
• A collaborative and supportive team culture that values innovation.
• Contribution towards home office setup and internet expenses.