Freelance Event Manager
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Job Description
Introduction:
With a growing global circulation and a reputation for insightful analysis and opinion on every aspect of world events, The Economist is one of the most widely recognised and well-read current affairs publications.
With a growing global circulation and a reputation for insightful analysis and opinion on every aspect of world events, The Economist is one of the most widely recognised and well-read current affairs publications.
Economist Impact Events brings the rigour of informed analysis and intelligent debate that The Economist is known for to life on stage in international forums. We host over 200 events annually in over 30 countries on topics that convene world-class thought leaders on a range of strategic business issues.
The Event Manager will be responsible for the project management and operational delivery of events produced by The Economist Events.
This position reports into the Head of Operations and reports days to day to the respective Senior Event Managers. You will plan, coordinate and control the activities and operations of event projects. Accountabilities:
The Event Manager will be responsible for the project management and operational delivery of events produced by The Economist Events.
This position reports into the Head of Operations and reports days to day to the respective Senior Event Managers. You will plan, coordinate and control the activities and operations of event projects. Accountabilities:
How you will contribute
- 1.1 Project Management of COP27
- Responsible for the development and overall management of high quality events to agreed briefs, meeting financial budgets
and ensuring the team stick to strict deadline and deliver excellent events - Provide regular updates on all your projects to line report Head of delivery, Dubai
- Ensure project plan and event meeting schedule is always up to date and communicated with client regularly
- Create, maintain and monitor individual budgets for all events that you are directly responsible for, working creatively to
maintain cost control and quality of event, including identification of and negotiating with venues, suppliers, contractors etc. - Liaise with the marketing team, sales team and event programming team in order to keep event projects on track
- Ensure the smooth execution of event production and logistics, including preparation of all event materials, planning and co-
ordination of events programme – location of rooms, exhibition, refreshments breaks, signage etc. - Liaise with speakers management team to ensure speaker logistics are on track
- Manage VIPs and senior stakeholder relationships in a courteous and professional manner
- Make travel and accommodation arrangements of on-site team
- Attend events as required
- Manage and direct staff and team members to ensure successful event delivery
- Ensure good working relationship with clients
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Job Detail
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Job IdJD1404047
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IndustryNot mentioned
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Total Positions1
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Job Type:Full Time
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Salary:Not mentioned
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Employment StatusPermanent
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Job LocationDubai, United Arab Emirates
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EducationNot mentioned