Marketing Events Specialist

About WideOrbit:

Say hello to a Wider World. WideOrbit helps media companies do more business by making it easier to buy and sell advertising. We build the one software platform that ties everything together – TV, radio, and digital ad sales, from pitch to payment. Chances are if there’s an ad on your local TV or radio station, over-the-air or streaming, our technology helped put it there. Our customers include NBCUniversal, ABC/Disney, Fox, Paramount, AMC, TelevisaUnivision, Audacy, and many more industry leaders around the world. In February 2023, WideOrbit became a part of Lumine Group, a Canadian listed company which in turn is a part of the Constellation Software Inc. (CSI) ecosystem, a multi-billion dollar global public company. 

At WideOrbit, we make preserving our inclusive environment an ongoing priority, empowering team members to contribute at every level, in every function. We hire high-energy innovators who value diversity, unafraid to wield their passion and expertise to advocate for our customers and each other. At WideOrbit, you’ll make a difference and see your impact every day, while learning, growing, and enjoying what you do!

Job Description:

WideOrbit is looking for a highly organized and detailed-oriented Marketing Events Specialist who is enthusiastic about event planning, thrives in a demanding environment, and is committed to delivering exceptional client-facing events. As a member of the Marketing Events team, you will report to the Marketing Events Lead and will be responsible for independently planning, managing and executing WideOrbit's presence at a diverse portfolio of industry events. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams including Marketing, Sales, Product, Executive, IT, and more to bring our events to life and deliver exceptional, high-impact events that align with our brand and business objectives.

Here is what success will look like: 

• Support Events Marketing Lead with planning, budgeting, and execution of WideOrbit’s 40+ conference and events portfolio, including independently managing of a portion of these events.
• Work cross functionally to plan and manage logistics for a variety of events annually.
• Work with vendors and/or conference organizers to vet event offerings/benefits, negotiate contracts, organize logistics, and execute production.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure all events are on strategy, brand, and budget.
• Track budget meticulously, ensuring all events are executed in a timely manner and within budget.
• Evaluate and report on event ROI, including event surveys, post-event tracking, detailed wrap-up reports, and developing actionable recommendations for future events.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with event organizers, vendors, internal/external stakeholders.
• Develop and nurture internal WideOrbit business relationships to align event strategies with team / organizational goals and optimize Event support across the organization.

 To thrive in this role, we’re looking for: 

• BA/BS degree in marketing or equivalent years of experience.
• 6+ years’ experience in event planning and execution, with a proven track record of owning & management.
• Exceptional attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and a process-driven approach to problem-solving.
• Experience with project management software.
• Proactive mindset with the ability to take initiative and anticipate needs and adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to successfully manage multiple tasks and plan and execute multiple events simultaneously while meeting deadlines (with both remote and onsite planning/execution experience).
• Strong work ethic, exceling in both self-directed work and collaborative environments, with a consistently positive, team player approach.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present ideas thoughtfully and clearly to influence and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Some in-office presence and travel required to setup and execute events (approximately 30-40% of time).

Location:

This position will be hybrid and based in our New York City, office (HQ). Telecommute will also be considered.

Pay Range: 

$70,000 - $85,000

Compensation:

The compensation range listed, and general description of other compensation and benefits will apply to this position.  Various factors are considered to determine compensation ranges including market data, location, experience, qualifications, and skills. WideOrbit reserves the right to pay more or less than the salary and benefit information posted. 

Benefits & Perks:

Besides a great work environment with smart and friendly coworkers, access to leadership and knowledge about how your work impacts company success, here are some of our benefits and perks:

A competitive salary, health insurance, sabbatical leaves, great vacation package, work/life balance, life event benefits, casual work attire, stocked café, 401(k) match, and plenty of opportunities to grow! 

We are committed to treating all applicants fairly, WideOrbit is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity and expression, genetic information, or any other factor protected by law. Additionally, we consider qualified applicants whose histories are impacted by our justice system, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law.