Advertising Age is a multi-platform media brand delivering news and intelligence to the advertising, marketing and media industries and targeted strategies for brand building and messaging in a complex business world.
From the digital community to the entertainment industries, from the Hispanic market to the global stage itself, agencies, media and marketers all turn to Ad Age print, digital and special event brands for the insights and analysis they need to succeed.  Ad Age is looking for a temporary events and conferences manager in New York.
Job Responsibilities:

Oversee all day-today aspects of multiple events within Advertising Age portfolio, including pre-event logistics, contract negotiation, venue selection, marketing, on-site supervision, post project recaps and ROI reports.
?    Drive revenue for conference/event group via sponsor sales, attendee registrations and post-
      event opportunities.
?    Participate in ongoing discussions with sales team to develop sponsor programs and target lists.
?    Develop strategy to cultivate new relationships and partners to increase revenue and publicity, analyze effectiveness of events.
?    Manage and monitor assigned Conference Budgets revenue/expense budget.  Develop specific strategies and actions/steps to achieve revenue goals.  Oversee budget development where appropriate with event staff.
?    Develop and expand vendor relationships and contacts in an ongoing effort to minimize costs
      and maximize profits.
?    Supervise Conference and Event Managers, overseeing all day-to-day aspects (pre-event logistics, contract negotiation, venue selection, marketing, on-site supervision, post project recaps and ROI reports, speaker liaison).
?    Work internally with Marketing team to develop integrated conference marketing plan and incorporate strategic integration of marketing activities to achieve conference revenue goals.
?    Build relationships with sponsors to manage relationship and ensure all sponsorship benefits are being delivered.
?    Manage and build upon relationships with event partners with revenue share agreements.

Job Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in advertising, marketing, communications, business or other relevant field
Proficiency in Microsoft productivity software including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Access
Strong project management and budgeting skills
3-5 consecutive years of successful experience planning and producing corporate events, parties, conferences, meetings, managing sponsor relationships and events
Advanced knowledge of MS Office
Excellent interpersonal, verbal/phone and written skills
Ability to work as a team player and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
A truly creative mind possessing the ability to come up with innovative ideas
A proven ability to implement an event from concept to completion, paying close attention to every detail while meeting deadlines and budgets
Crain Communications Inc is one of the largest privately-owned business publishers in the U.S. with over 30 leading business, trade and consumer titles in North America and Europe. As an authoritative source of vital news and information to industry leaders and consumers worldwide, each of the company’s newspapers, magazines and electronic news sites have become required reading in their respective sector of business and consumer market. Providing unmatched value and award-winning editorial excellence, the company is respected for its dependable journalism which readers have relied upon for over 90 years.

Crain Communications offers a competitive salary, a generous benefits package, and a friendly work environment. This is a great time to join our organization — a well established publishing leader.

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