POSITION OVERVIEW
Experienced marketing/events professional needed to execute various high-level client programs and other marketing initiatives. Reports into the Director of Client Relations + Industry Marketing.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
• Execute custom events for sales team that build relationships with their clients, drive awareness, create new leads and help close business.
• Create and manage overarching event schedules as well as top executives schedules at key industry events.
• Manage all aspects of event/meeting planning including: invitation processes, RSVP, and follow-ups, F&B, AV, photography, Top to Top client meetings, onsite execution, budget reconciliations, client gifts, project plans/check lists, post-event surveys,.
• Work directly with sales teams to manage client invitation lists.
• Liaise with national events team on larger programs.
• Activate sponsorship deliverables for industry/client events such as Cannes, Advertising Week, ANA, IAB, CES, and various others.
• Support VIP activation at Tier 1 events – both advertising industry (as above) and CCM+E/iHeartRadio events (such as iHR Music Festival, Jingle Ball, etc.)
• Provide purchasing and vendor management support (open/close purchase orders, set up new vendors).
• Contribute to (and manage in some cases) communications and materials inclusive of invitations, confirmations, agendas, briefing documents, recaps and branded promotional materials
• Manage marketing collateral inventory and source branded event materials.
• Manage relationships with vendors, venue staff, and other partners to ensure delivery of services as defined by event requirements.
• Maintain knowledge of industry trends and best practices to enhance meeting and event quality.
• Take on new responsibilities as needed.
• Stay informed with routine team activities by attending regular team meetings / conference calls and creating follow-up notes where requested.

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS
• At least 3 Years of work experience in Events, Marketing, Media/Advertising or a related field. Prior experience in all elements of meeting/event planning required.
• Experience and knowledge of Advertising/Media Industry a big plus.
• Preferred bachelor’s degree in related fields, such as Communications or Marketing
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal) as well as general interpersonal skills
• Excellent organization, planning, multi-tasking and time management skills
• Must be detail oriented and proactive
• Ability to work well independently and collaboratively with a team
• Proficient in Microsoft Office such as Word, Access, PowerPoint and Excel (intermediate level minimum); proficient in Excel formulas and database management
• Must have experience with online web registration
• Ability to stay calm, composed and professional under pressure and in a very fast paced environment
• Flexibility on hours/travel
• Must work from NY office

Clear Channel is an equal opportunity employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally-protected status.

Send resumes to: clearchannelevents@clearchannel.com