{"id":2538,"date":"2011-11-16T01:15:09","date_gmt":"2011-11-16T01:15:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/westovermedia.com\/blog\/?p=2538"},"modified":"2011-11-16T01:15:09","modified_gmt":"2011-11-16T01:15:09","slug":"director-of-conferences-and-events-adweek","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/westovermedia.com\/blog\/archives\/2538","title":{"rendered":"Director of Conferences and Events &#8211; Adweek"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!--StartFragment--><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, Verdana, Helvetica, Arial;\"><span><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Prometheus Global Media is a diversified company with leading assets in the media and entertainment arenas, including: Music (Billboard and its related industry conferences and Consumer events), Film (The Hollywood Reporter, Backstage, ShoWest, ShowEast, Cineasia, and Cinema Expo International); and Advertising &amp; Marketing (Adweek, Adweek Conferences, and The Clio Awards).<\/p>\n<p>Adweek Media is the premier destinations and trusted resources for agency, media and marketing professionals providing inside stories, breaking news, exclusive analysis and valuable commentary.<br \/>\n<\/span><br \/>\nWe are seeking a highly motivated, strategic Director of Conferences and Events to oversee all aspects of the brand\u2019s conferences and events. \u00a0Position reports directly into the Creative Services Director and is an integral part of the management team re-launching Adweek.<\/p>\n<p>Responsibilities include:<br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><span><span style=\"font-family: Symbol;\">\u00b7 <\/span><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, Verdana, Helvetica, Arial;\">Work with editorial staff for program and session development<br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, Verdana, Helvetica, Arial;\"><span><br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Symbol;\"><span>\u00b7 <\/span><\/span><span><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, Verdana, Helvetica, Arial;\">Oversight of all conference and event budgets<br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, Verdana, Helvetica, Arial;\"><span><br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Symbol;\"><span>\u00b7 <\/span><\/span><span><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, Verdana, Helvetica, Arial;\">Site and vendor selection process<br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, Verdana, Helvetica, Arial;\"><span><br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Symbol;\"><span>\u00b7 <\/span><\/span><span><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, Verdana, Helvetica, Arial;\">Work with Art Director to create marketing materials<br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, Verdana, Helvetica, Arial;\"><span><br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Symbol;\"><span>\u00b7 <\/span><\/span><span><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, Verdana, Helvetica, Arial;\">Logistics and venue contract negotiations<br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, Verdana, Helvetica, Arial;\"><span><br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Symbol;\"><span>\u00b7 <\/span><\/span><span><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, Verdana, Helvetica, Arial;\">Work with sales staff to ideate and create meaningful sponsor integration opportunities<br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, Verdana, Helvetica, Arial;\"><span><br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Symbol;\"><span>\u00b7 <\/span><\/span><span><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, Verdana, Helvetica, Arial;\">Development of brand identity for each program working closely with publisher and management team<br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, Verdana, Helvetica, Arial;\"><span><br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Symbol;\"><span>\u00b7 <\/span><\/span><span><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, Verdana, Helvetica, Arial;\">Ideation of new conferences with successful business model<br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, Verdana, Helvetica, Arial;\"><span><br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Symbol;\"><span>\u00b7 <\/span><\/span><span><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, Verdana, Helvetica, Arial;\">Ability to create relevant brand extensions and growth for existing conferences<br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, Verdana, Helvetica, Arial;\"><span><br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Symbol;\"><span>\u00b7 <\/span><\/span><span><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, Verdana, Helvetica, Arial;\">Engage in continuous networking with agencies, professional groups, technology and marketing executives<br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, Verdana, Helvetica, Arial;\"><span><br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Symbol;\"><span>\u00b7 <\/span><\/span><span><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, Verdana, Helvetica, Arial;\">Creation and management of all print and electronic communications<br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, Verdana, Helvetica, Arial;\"><span><br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Symbol;\"><span>\u00b7 <\/span><\/span><span><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, Verdana, Helvetica, Arial;\">Envision &amp; direct ad campaign, social media and PR around events<br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, Verdana, Helvetica, Arial;\"><span><br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Symbol;\"><span>\u00b7 <\/span><\/span><span><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, Verdana, Helvetica, Arial;\">Present to management and sponsor post-event recaps and recommendations<br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, Verdana, Helvetica, Arial;\"><span><br \/>\n<\/span><span><br \/>\nRequires BA\/BS degree with minimum seven years experience of meeting\/event planning. \u00a0Excellent oral and written skills, capable of developing new creative initiatives from concept through implementation, ability to manage freelance event staff, excellent project management skills, ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently and simultaneously, excellent budget management and work well with various departments and levels of seniority. Position is based in New York.<\/p>\n<p>Qualified candidates <span style=\"color: #333333;\">please forward your cover letter, resume and salary requirements to Margaret Bowani: <\/span><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"Margaret.Bowani@prometheusgm.com\">Margaret.Bowani@prometheusgm.com<\/a><br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #333333;\">Due to the volume of resumes that we receive, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. No phone calls please.<\/p>\n<p>Prometheus Global Media LLC is an equal opportunity employer.<\/span><\/span><\/span> <!--EndFragment--><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Prometheus Global Media is a diversified company with leading assets in the media and entertainment arenas, including: Music (Billboard and its related industry conferences and Consumer events), Film (The Hollywood Reporter, Backstage, ShoWest, ShowEast, Cineasia, and Cinema Expo International); and Advertising &amp; Marketing (Adweek, Adweek Conferences, and The Clio Awards). 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