Events Specialist - Event Production

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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.

USA TODAY NETWORK Ventures is seeking an Events Specialist to help facilitate events. Our ideal candidate is looking to expand their career in the event industry and has the talent needed to effectively balance multiple event timelines from initiation to execution of each event.
Core Responsibilities:

• Work closely with Event Managers to ensure events are executed in conjunction with current year’s business plan and budget.
• Support managers in providing leadership to local markets for each event to ensure that staffs are fully supported to accomplish tasks required for successful events.
• Work with Ventures Events team to collaborate with local markets.
• Assist with implementation of event objectives.
• Follow event timelines.
• Excellent communication skills with venues.
• Work with Event Managers and Graphic Designer to create event materials.
• Coordinate with Event Specialist on ordering event materials.
• Coordinate and help manage event set-up and execution.
• Work with Graphic Designer to create promotional materials for events.
• Develop systems and processes to ensure consistent, efficient and effective communication.
• Assist Event Managers in tracking and reporting event data in a timely manner.
• Assist Event Managers in creating event presentations and other materials as needed.
• Facilitate event set-up and execution at least 10 X per year
• Oversee Sponsorship assets


Skills and Experience:

• 1 + year(s) of experience in event industry or event internship experience
• 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


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The annualized base salary for this role will range between $24,468.75 to $49,687.50.  Variable compensation is not reflected in these figures and based on the role, may be applicable. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, location, and union representation, if applicable.


USA TODAY Co., Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a diverse workforce. As such, we will consider all qualified applicants for employment and do not discriminate in connection with employment decisions on the basis of an applicant or employee’s race, color, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, citizenship status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, marital status, personal appearance (including height and weight), sex