Senior Event Executive / Assistant Event Manager (Contract)

Purpose of the position:

Reporting to the Senior Manager, this exciting role sits within the SCMP Live team - events arm of SCMP.  The primary focus of the role is to ensure the professional and effective planning, management and delivery of events of different scales to achieve the organisation’s overall objectives in brand building, leads generation and revenue growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with event producers to define the scope and vision of each event.
• Conduct venue searches, making recommendations based on event requirements, budget, and location.
• Negotiate contracts with venues and vendors to secure favorable terms.
• Coordinate travel arrangements for speakers, including accommodation and flights.
• Process purchase requisitions for event costs, ensuring management approval before commitments are made.
• Identify and recommend suitable technology platforms for virtual events, ensuring alignment with event needs.
• Coordinate AV and F&B services to meet event requirements.
• Distribute a detailed onsite rundown outlining timelines and responsibilities.
• Contribute innovative ideas to enhance event operations and profitability.
• Liaise with internal departments for seamless event delivery.
• Undertake additional tasks as required to support company growth.

Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Event Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience delivering B2B live and virtual events.
• Fluent in spoken and written English and Mandarin.
• Proficient with online platforms and live streaming technologies (e.g., Bizzabo, Zoom, EventX).
• Strong communication skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Self-motivated team player with exceptional organizational skills.
• Ability to manage time effectively and adapt to changing priorities.
• Enthusiastic about processes and completing tasks efficiently.
• Immediate availability preferred.

Work location will be in Causeway Bay.

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