Manager, Events & Experiences - AJC

Company

Cox Enterprises

Job Family Group

Marketing

Job Profile

Events & Campaign Marketing Manager

Management Level

Manager - Non People Leader

Flexible Work Option

Hybrid - Ability to work remotely part of the week

Travel %

Yes, 15% of the time

Work Shift

Day

Compensation

Compensation includes a base salary of $90,100.00 - $150,100.00. The base salary may vary within the anticipated base pay range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include an incentive program.

Job Description

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (AJC) is one of the most storied brands in journalism, with a legacy that stretches over a century. Our mission is to be the most essential and engaging source of news for the people of Atlanta, Georgia, and the South, and our vision is to transform this great institution into a modern media company.

That’s where you come in.

The Manager, AJC Experiences will be responsible for the oversight of the vision and logistics ensuring all AJC Events & Experiences are executed with excellence. He/she will provide a vision for executing events and programs with innovation and efficiency, build the framework for events, and liaise with senior leaders as well as a team of producers, event managers and specialists. He/she will oversee and refine the policies, processes, and tools to streamline our event execution, manage event budgets and drive reporting and analytics to communicate results. 

Please note: this person must be based in Atlanta, GA.

In this position you will:

• Oversee event vision, execution and logistics for all in-person and virtual events, brainstorming and implementing event plans and concepts

• Oversee and execute all non-production event elements including venue research and selection, menus, entertainment, room layout, decor, signage and all related 3rd party resources

• Create and maintain event strategy and vision while balancing innovation with cost efficiency

• Oversee event budget, invoices, contracts and RFP vendor process

• Create internal guideline events for the AJC in an effort to standardize certain processes and create turnkey execution

• Continually evaluate successes and shortfalls of all planned events and adjust efforts as needed

• Work closely with business leaders to establish clear business goal alignment for every event and measure the success against those goals

• Work with analytics teams to understand audience metrics and ROI

• Create post-event reports for senior leadership

• Lead, empower and motivate our events team of freelancers and third-party resources who provide logistical and technical support

• Develop event feedback surveys to better understand audiences

• Collaborate with revenue teams to oversee relationships with event partners, including corporate sponsors to ensure partner needs are met

• Research, recommend and solidify venues and all related details

• Be a champion for the AJC brand, both internally and externally

• Cultivate relationships and partnerships at all levels across the org

• Provide Operational and Project Management support in the form of building timelines, managing project management software, creating and distributing detailed notes and next steps after meetings, and generally keeping multiple projects moving forward simultaneously

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Journalism, Communications, Management, Business Administration, Hospitality Management, Advertising, Marketing or a related field with at least six (6) years of experience. May have a Master’s degree with at least four (4) years of experience or Ph.D with at least 1 year of experience or must have at least 10 years of total experience in relevant fields.

• 7 years of managing multiple, multi-faceted live events highly preferred

• Proven track record of managing events on multiple platforms and with complex budgets

• Requires proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Monday, Shoflo, Splash/Cvent, Slack, Teams, or related platforms.

• Ability to lead and motivate a collaborative, fast-paced team

• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail

• A multi-tasker who can roll up their sleeves and get in the trenches, with an ability to perform under pressure and meet deadlines

• A friendly and positive person