Virtual Events Manager

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 992,000 - 1,654,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work arrangement

Generous annual leave

Personal development budget

Access to cutting-edge virtual event技术

Innovative company culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly motivated Virtual Events Manager to lead the strategy and execution of our online event portfolio. This fully remote role supports a global audience with flexibility to work from anywhere.

You will own the end-to-end lifecycle—from concept and platform selection to promotion, delivery, and post-event analysis—ensuring engaging experiences and measurable impact for the company’s digital presence.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing virtual events lifecycle.
• Strong understanding of event platforms and streaming tech.
• Excellent remote communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a strategy for all virtual events.
• Select and implement virtual platforms and technologies.
• Oversee production and delivery of events for high attendee experience.
• Create marketing plans to drive registrations and attendance.
• Analyze data to measure success and identify optimizations.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align with brand and business goals.

Skills

Virtual events management

Project management

Communication

Digital marketing

Education

Experience in events or marketing

Tools

Virtual event platforms

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an innovative and tech-savvy Virtual Events Manager to lead the strategy and execution of their online event portfolio. This fully remote role requires a creative thinker capable of designing engaging and impactful virtual experiences that connect with a global audience. You will be responsible for the entire lifecycle of virtual events, from conceptualization and platform selection to promotion, delivery, and post-event analysis. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of online engagement for our client, based remotely with flexibility to work from anywhere, and to pioneer new ways of connecting and delivering value in the digital space, contributing significantly to their online presence and reach.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive strategy for all virtual events, including webinars, conferences, and interactive sessions.
• Manage the selection and implementation of virtual event platforms and technologies.
• Oversee the production and delivery of virtual events, ensuring a high-quality attendee experience.
• Create compelling marketing and promotional plans to drive registration and attendance.
• Analyze event data and metrics to measure success and identify areas for optimization.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure alignment with brand messaging and business objectives.

Requirements

• Proven experience in managing and executing successful virtual events .
• Deep understanding of virtual event platforms, streaming technologies, and engagement tools.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, comfortable engaging with remote teams and stakeholders.
• Creative thinking and a proactive approach to problem-solving in a digital environment.
• Experience with digital marketing and attendee acquisition strategies for online events.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Fully remote work arrangement offering exceptional flexibility.
• Generous annual leave and personal development budget.
• Access to cutting-edge virtual event technology and tools.
• A forward-thinking company culture embracing innovation and remote collaboration.