The Hill is seeking an Events Manager responsible for project management and logistics for its growing events portfolio.
This position will report to the Director of Events and work within a dynamic, dedicated team of events and marketing professionals to execute a variety of in-person and virtual event types including large audience live programs, interactive forums and one-on-one interviews.
Responsibilities:
- Serve as primary project manager for live and virtual events.
- Develop and manage a project management documentation system that ensures all benchmarks and deliverables are being met.
- Work with Director of Events and content producers to communicate with sponsors on event logistics including preparation timelines, deliverables and audience development.
- Arrange event logistics including identifying potential venues, arranging appropriate food & beverage, procuring event décor.
- Coordinate communication between various departments of The Hill to ensure flawless event execution.
- Mange event budget and negotiate and route vendor contracts
- Prepare on–site event materials and supplies.
- Manage on-site registration and other duties as assigned on event days.
- Assist with building and managing the registration pages.
- Assist with audience development and outreach where appropriate.
- Assist with drafting promotional materials including creating compelling audience communications.
- Other duties as assigned and developed.
Skills and Attributes:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects at a given time.
- Ability to be flexible, adaptable, collaborative and a team player.
- Ability to work independently, be proactive and take initiative.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, Keynote/PowerPoint, Excel, G-Suite
- Familiarity with Zoom, Webex or similar web conferencing platforms
- Strong understanding of Washington, DC, political/advocacy landscape and relationship management
Ideal candidates should have 2-4 years’ experience with event management, public relations, advocacy, communications and/or marketing.
About The Hill
Established in 1994, The Hill is the country’s definitive digital source for non-partisan political news and information. Inside the Beltway, it’s known as an essential, agenda-setting read for lawmakers and influencers. Beyond the Capitol, The Hill’s trusted content is shared more often on social media than any other major political news brand in America.
Our properties include TheHill.com, reaching a monthly audience of 41M; Hill.TV, the largest independent video platform within the Beltway with 1.4B annual views; The Hill’s print edition, one of the most influential sources for law and policy makers; Elevate Studios, creating breakthrough branded content offerings for leading marketers; and The Hill Events, which hosted 70 virtual events last year, featuring 92 Members of Congress and 88 industry leaders in meaningful policy discussions.
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