Senior Associate, Global Events (Freelance)

Business Overview 

IPG Mediabrands is the media and marketing solutions division of Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG). IPG Mediabrands manages over $47 billion in marketing investment globally on behalf of its clients across its full-service agency networks UM, Initiative and Mediahub and through its award-winning specialty business units Healix, Kinesso, MAGNA, Mediabrands Content Studio, Orion Holdings, Rapport, and the IPG Media Lab. IPG Mediabrands clients include many of the world’s most recognizable and iconic brands from a broad portfolio of industry sectors including automotive, personal finance, consumer product goods (CPG), pharma, health and wellness, entertainment, financial services, energy, toys and gaming, direct to consumer and e-commerce, retail, hospitality, food and beverage, fashion and beauty. The company employs more than 18,000 diverse marketing communication professionals in more than 130 countries. Learn more at www.ipgmediabrands.com. 

Position Summary

IPG Mediabrands is looking for an enthusiastic, creative, logistics-oriented Senior Associate to join the events team. You will have knowledge of building presentations and the ability to problem solve. In this opportunity, you will assist with communications and projects for media partners as well as see all the behind the scenes of event planning! The event senior associate plays a role in all internal events, smaller events, support all global events and will report to the Director of Global Events.

The expected duration for this role will be approximately three months (40 hours a week), with a possibility of extension or conversion to full-time.

Responsibilities

• Support the SVP and Director of Global Events with large virtual and in-person global and U.S. experiences, including brand summits, leadership meetings, executive dinners and holiday parties to include but not limited to CES and Cannes Lions from conception to post event operations.
• Provide project management support by preparing draft communications, timelines, presentations and overseeing design elements.
• Oversee the management of the Mediabrands events portal as well as IPG Meeting website to begin the necessary process for site selection.
• Support corporate communications with the promotion of all events, both prior to execution and across social channels
• Professional writing skills are needed in this position, as well as AV and design knowledge.
• Provide support on all event related inquires.
• Develop and maintain rooming lists, update agendas, and create run of show documents to be distributed to internal clients for review.
• Work with video production crews and Design Director or freelancer to ensure brands are represented accurately.

Desired Skills & Experience

• 2-3 years event/project management experience
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
• Understanding variants of design formats (.jpeg, .ai, .pdf, .png, etc.)
• Ability to handle last-minute changes and carry through events with an air of calmness
• Detail and deadline-oriented, creative problem solver
• Ability to thrive and remain organized in an environment where priorities shift
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively at all levels
• Knowledge of Microsoft Teams/Live Stream capabilities
• Ability to travel when needed

We See You  

At IPG Mediabrands, we are unified behind a commitment to fostering a culture of inclusion and belonging. Together, we shine through a set of shared values and behaviors. We take pride in our responsibility to our clients, communities, and to each other. We embrace differences and recognize the unique value that each of us brings to our community.  

We encourage you to apply, as unique backgrounds, perspectives, and lived experiences are welcomed.   

We See You at IPG Mediabrands. 

Wage and Benefits

We offer a Total Rewards package that includes medical and dental coverage, 401(k) plans, flex spending, life insurance, disability, employee discount program, employee stock purchase program and paid family benefits to support you and your family. To give you the ability to better meet your personal needs, and in support of your physical and emotional well-being, you will receive discretionary time off days and company-wide Appreciation Weeks and Wellness Days. 

We also offer a competitive Total Compensation package, including a competitive salary and eligibility for an annual discretionary incentive award or a relevant incentive award. 

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