About New York Media
New York is the parent company of the ground-breaking New York magazine; the up-to-the-minute news and service website nymag.com; the Grub Street food site; the entertainment and culture news site Vulture; the full-fledged fashion and lifestyle site The Cut; and the twice-yearly New York Weddings and New York Design Hunting magazines.
Position:  Special Events Manager

The Special Events Manager will be responsible for developing and executing events that drive and supplement business for New York Media – and that drive engagement and build relationships with consumers, advertisers and clients on behalf of New York Media.  This position will work directly with the Special Events Director and within the Creative Services department of the media company.  The position is one that works cross-functionally across multiple departments within the company, including sales, editorial, audience development and public relations – executing initiatives based on client objectives or the objectives of New York Media.  The ideal candidate must be a resourceful, creative thinker, and an experienced event marketing professional, with strong hands-on experience planning and executing events in a variety of formats.

Job Responsibilities:
·       Conceptualize and execute custom events for advertisers/clients of New York Media; correspond directly with advertiser with regard to the details and timeline of their events; work closely with the creative department of New York Media on the design and production of creative elements associated with the event (such as the invitation and on-site creative); field and manage RSVPs for custom events, providing regular updates to the advertiser and to the New York Media sales rep managing the account; coordinate all event elements including venue sourcing, catering, photography, design/florals, specialty elements such as DJ or photo booth inclusions and on-site staff management
·       Manage elements of New York Media’s signature events including New York Taste, Grub Street Food Festival, New York Weddings Event, New York Culinary Experience and Vulture Festival – including correspondence with event participants, the event’s production timeline and the event’s promotional schedule
·       Work closely with New York Media’s creative department on the production of event-related creative elements (advertisements, email blasts, banner ads, social media creative) as promotional support of New York Media’s signature events
·       Manage and reconcile event budgets
·       Negotiate rates with vendors
·       Consistently research new venues, event trends and event vendors; build upon arsenal of valuable event vendors and contacts as resources for New York Media
·       Manage an up-to-date event calendar and route monthly to New York Media management
·       Manage and support key cultural partnerships in which New York Media acts as a Media Sponsor for a cultural event or group; executing deliverables as promised in contracts/agreements with cultural entities (such as booking advertisements, email blasts, coordinating on-site brand presence for New York Media)
·       Work closely with internal business or audience development teams to establish, meet and measure the marketing and business objectives of New York Media events
·       Propose creative solutions for improving communication systems and processes within the company
·       Work cross-functionally within the company to support other event priorities as needed
Minimum Qualifications:
·       3+ years in strategic events, ideally in media space
·       Strong understanding of event production
·       Ability to work with vendors to bring creative event ideas to life while maintaining control of budget
·       Ability to develop creative ideas and implement marketing tactics
·       Strong communication skills – written and verbal
·       Ability to manage a significant workload and adhere to tight deadlines
·       Must possess superior organization, prioritization and time management skills
·       Self-directed, amiable, and composed under pressure
·       Strong work ethic and passionate about achieving results
·       Strong negotiation skills
·       Strong foresight and resourcefulness; ability to quickly and efficiently troubleshoot during planning process and on-site at events
·       Demonstrated project management skills to oversee multiple projects with varying priorities and ability to develop, manage and document marketing processes and programs
·       Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
·       BA/BS required
To apply: Send a résumé and cover letter to hr@nymag.com <mailto:hr@nymag.com?Subject=Homepage%20Editor%20-%20NYM>  with “Special Events Mgr – WM” in the subject line. Please include salary requirements in your cover letter.

No phone calls, please. Only those candidates considered for an interview will be contacted. Please regard your resume as having been received unless your email is bounced back. EOE.