Description:
Candidate will report into Executive Director of Event Marketing and Talent Relations and support key functions of the Time Inc. News & Sports group Event Marketing Department (Sports Illustrated, GOLF, TIME, Fortune, Money and CNNMoney.com). Primary responsibilities include assisting with athlete and talent relations, overseeing online premiums program, handling season ticket inventory and working on assigned events specific to each magazine.

Candidate will also assist the Executive Director of Events and Talent Relations with administrative tasks as needed.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

Supports News & Sports Group event teams with planning and executing events throughout the year. Duties include venue research, sourcing, budget management, handling RSVP lists, etc.

Assists in the procurement of athlete and talent for events and special advertiser appearances and works on all pertinent logistics including drafting contracts, booking travel/transportation, producing itinerary and managing budget. Also serves as on-site contact for athletes and talent when required.

Manages day-to-day functions of the online News & Sports Group premiums store. Oversees order and fulfillment process, product inventory and overall budget for the premiums program. Also works closely with external vendors to source premiums for all News & Sports Group needs as it pertains to events and client entertainment.

Oversees all sporting team season ticket inventory and distributes to News & Sports Group sales departments for client entertainment use. Also acts as liaison with brokers and sporting team ticket offices to maintain access to high-demand tickets.

Handles administrative responsibilities for Executive Director of Events and Talent Relations including processing expense reports, answering phones, ordering supplies, etc.

Qualifications:
Candidate must have 4+ years of event marketing experience
Must possess good writing skills and be detail-oriented
Relationship management with third party vendors
Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize competing tasks
Be willing to work nights, weekends and travel
Experience working work athletes/talent and sporting event tickets a must

To apply please use the following link;
http://jobs.brassring.com/1033/ASP/TG/cim_home.asp?partnerid=391&siteid=5161&Codes=NWOM,120162BR