Virtual Event Manager

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote friendly

Work from anywhere

Professional development

Collaborative team

Cutting-edge technology

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a creative and technically adept Virtual Event Manager to design, coordinate, and deliver engaging online conferences, webinars, and hybrid gatherings for a global audience. This fully remote role requires initiative and a passion for innovative digital experiences.

You will select platforms, manage content and speakers, drive attendee engagement, handle technical support, and work with marketing to promote events and manage registrations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing and executing virtual or hybrid events.
• Strong understanding of virtual event platforms and related technologies.
• Excellent project management, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects remotely.
• Proficiency in digital marketing and content creation for online events.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end planning and execution of virtual events using various online platforms.
• Source, vet, and manage relationships with virtual event technology providers.
• Develop engaging content strategies, speaker management, and attendee engagement initiatives.
• Oversee technical aspects, including live streaming, interactive features, and technical support during events.
• Analyze event performance data and provide comprehensive post-event reports.
• Collaborate with marketing teams to promote virtual events and manage registration.

Skills

Virtual event management

Project management

Content creation

Communication

Tools

Zoom Events

Hopin

Bizzabo

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an innovative and technically adept Virtual Event Manager to design, coordinate, and execute engaging online events for a global audience. This fully remote position requires a proactive individual who can leverage technology to create immersive and interactive virtual experiences. You will be responsible for platform selection, content management, attendee engagement strategies, and technical support, ensuring seamless delivery of virtual conferences, webinars, and other online gatherings. The ideal candidate thrives in a digital environment and is passionate about pioneering the future of online events.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end planning and execution of virtual events using various online platforms.
• Source, vet, and manage relationships with virtual event technology providers.
• Develop engaging content strategies, speaker management, and attendee engagement initiatives.
• Oversee technical aspects, including live streaming, interactive features, and technical support during events.
• Analyze event performance data and provide comprehensive post-event reports.
• Collaborate with marketing teams to promote virtual events and manage registration.

Requirements

• Proven experience in managing and executing successful virtual or hybrid events.
• Strong understanding of virtual event platforms (e.g., Zoom Events, Hopin, Bizzabo) and related technologies.
• Excellent project management, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously in a remote setting.
• Proficiency in digital marketing and content creation for online events.

Benefits

• Competitive remote salary.
• Flexibility to work from anywhere.
• Opportunity to lead and innovate in the rapidly growing virtual events industry.
• Collaborative team environment focused on cutting-edge digital experiences.
• Professional development in event technology and virtual engagement strategies.