Virtual Event Coordinator - Arts & Entertainment

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Competitive salary

Arts & entertainment focus

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly organized and tech-savvy Virtual Event Coordinator to lead our remote team. You will manage every aspect of online artistic performances, virtual gallery tours, and digital workshops, ensuring engaging experiences for a global audience from your home office.

You will coordinate with performers, speakers, artists, and other stakeholders, troubleshoot live streams, and develop invitations, technical guidelines, and post-event surveys.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in coordinating virtual events.
• Experience with Zoom, Hopin or StreamYard.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Able to troubleshoot technical issues.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute all aspects of virtual events, from platform selection to attendee management.
• Manage and troubleshoot technical issues during live streams and interactive sessions.
• Coordinate with performers, speakers, artists, and other stakeholders to ensure smooth event flow.
• Develop and distribute event materials, including invitations, technical guidelines, and post-event surveys.
• Monitor attendee engagement and provide real-time support during virtual events.
• Analyze event data to identify successes and areas for improvement in future virtual productions.

Skills

Event coordination

Remote collaboration

Project management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

Zoom

Hopin

StreamYard

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a highly organized and tech-savvy Virtual Event Coordinator to lead their remote team. This position is crucial for the seamless execution of online artistic performances, virtual gallery tours, and digital workshops, ensuring engaging experiences for a global audience. You will be the central point of contact for all technical and logistical aspects of virtual events, managing platforms and coordinating with talent and participants. This remote role offers the flexibility to work from anywhere, contributing to innovative digital arts programming from your home office, and requires a proactive approach to problem‑solving and event management.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute all aspects of virtual events, from platform selection to attendee management.
• Manage and troubleshoot technical issues during live streams and interactive sessions.
• Coordinate with performers, speakers, artists, and other stakeholders to ensure smooth event flow.
• Develop and distribute event materials, including invitations, technical guidelines, and post‑event surveys.
• Monitor attendee engagement and provide real‑time support during virtual events.
• Analyze event data to identify successes and areas for improvement in future virtual productions.

Requirements

• Proven experience in event coordination , with a strong focus on virtual or online events.
• Proficiency with various virtual event platforms (e.g., Zoom, Hopin, StreamYard) and related technologies.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills, with meticulous attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, enabling effective remote collaboration.
• Ability to troubleshoot technical issues independently and calmly under pressure.
• A passion for the arts and entertainment industry and a commitment to delivering exceptional virtual experiences.

Benefits

• Fully remote position offering maximum flexibility and work‑life balance.
• Competitive salary, commensurate with your remote work experience.
• Opportunity to manage innovative virtual arts and entertainment events.
• Access to professional development resources for virtual event technologies.
• Be part of a forward‑thinking organization dedicated to digital artistic expression.