Events Manager - Event Production

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Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI) is a diversified media company with expansive reach at the national and local level dedicated to empowering and enriching communities. We seek to inspire, inform, and connect audiences as a scalable, growth focused media and digital marketing solutions company. We endeavor to deliver essential content, marketing solutions, and experiences for curated audiences, advertisers, consumers, and stakeholders by leveraging our diverse teams and suite of products to enrich the local communities and businesses we serve. Our current portfolio of trusted media brands includes the USA TODAY NETWORK, comprised of the national publication, USA TODAY, and local media organizations in the United States, and Newsquest, a wholly-owned subsidiary operating in the United Kingdom. Our digital marketing solutions brand, LocaliQ, uses innovation and software to enable small and medium-sized businesses to grow, and USA TODAY NETWORK Ventures, our events division, creates impactful consumer engagements, promotions, and races. Gannett open roles are featured on various external job boards. When applying to a position at Gannett, you should be completing an application on Gannett Careers via Dayforce. Job postings directing you to complete an application on other external sites may not be valid. To connect with us, visit www.gannett.com

USA TODAY NETWORK Ventures creates impactful consumer engagements and experiences through world-class events, promotions, races and technology. We strive to exceed expectations, create unforgettable memories and drive value for our partners while leveraging our reputable institutions, including USA TODAY and more than 250 local media brands. The events and promotions that we build inspire pride in local communities and connect local and national businesses with highly engaged audiences. We are an industry leader and drive results from coast to coast. USATVentures.com

Responsibilities

• Work closely with logistics team and Event Directors to ensure events are executed in conjunction with current year’s business plan and budget.
• Support managers and directors in providing leadership to local markets for each event to ensure that staffs are fully supported to accomplish tasks required for successful events.
• Work directly with logistics team to collaborate with local markets.
• Ensure implementation of event objectives.
• Follow event timelines.
• Communicate with venues and coordinate talent logistics as needed.
• Collaborate with Manager and Logistics Specialist in ordering, tracking, and shipping event materials.
• Coordinate and help manage event set-up and execution.
• Develop systems and processes to ensure consistent, efficient, and effective communication.
• Manage and keep inventory records of shipments.
• Partner with Manager in creating efficient shipping & receiving strategy.
  
  

Skills And Experience

• 2-5 years of experience in event industry.
• Bachelor’s Degree in marketing, public relations or related.
• Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Strong understanding of marketing principles and advertising strategy
• Strong business expertise, with a high bar set on quality.
• Able to think both strategically and operationally.
• Travel to assist with events will be necessary
  
  

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