Virtual Event Planner

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Flexible hours

Professional development

Innovative projects

Remote collaboration culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a creative Virtual Event Planner to join our remote team to conceptualize, organize, and execute engaging online events, webinars, and conferences for clients worldwide.

You will work with clients and internal teams to deliver seamless virtual experiences that meet objectives, require excellent project management, and leverage platforms like Zoom, Hopin, and Bizzabo in a remote-first environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in event planning, with a significant focus on virtual or online events.
• Excellent project management, organizational, and time management skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, suited for a remote work setting.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, and execute a portfolio of virtual events from conception to completion.
• Select and manage virtual event platforms, ensuring optimal functionality and user experience.
• Develop event content, agendas, and speaker coordination for online sessions.
• Coordinate with marketing and technical teams to ensure successful event promotion and delivery.
• Manage event budgets, timelines, and vendor relationships for virtual services.
• Monitor virtual event performance, analyze data, and provide post-event reports and insights.

Skills

Event planning

Virtual events

Project management

Communication

Tools

Zoom

Hopin

Bizzabo

Job description

About the Role

Our client is expanding its virtual event capabilities and seeks a creative and detail-oriented Virtual Event Planner to join their fully remote team. This role is crucial for conceptualizing, organizing, and executing engaging online events, webinars, and conferences. You will work with clients and internal stakeholders to deliver seamless virtual experiences that meet strategic objectives and delight attendees. This position demands excellent project management, technical aptitude, and a strong understanding of digital engagement strategies in a remote-first environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, and execute a portfolio of virtual events from conception to completion.
• Select and manage virtual event platforms, ensuring optimal functionality and user experience.
• Develop event content, agendas, and speaker coordination for online sessions.
• Coordinate with marketing and technical teams to ensure successful event promotion and delivery.
• Manage event budgets, timelines, and vendor relationships for virtual services.
• Monitor virtual event performance, analyze data, and provide post-event reports and insights.

Requirements

• Proven experience in event planning, with a significant focus on virtual or online events.
• Proficiency with various virtual event platforms (e.g., Zoom, Hopin, Bizzabo) and associated technologies.
• Excellent project management, organizational, and time management skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, suited for a remote work setting.
• Creative thinking and a passion for designing engaging online experiences.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and potential for performance bonuses.
• Fully remote work arrangement with flexible hours.
• Opportunities to work on innovative and high-profile virtual events.
• Professional development in event technology and digital marketing.
• A collaborative and supportive team culture that champions remote collaboration.