Careers

POSITION VACANT

EVENTS MANAGER

Fast-growing information services business Freeman Media has created an exciting new role for an Events Manager.

Freeman Media provides subscription-based information services and runs events in the New Zealand energy sector comprising the electricity, gas and petroleum industries.

The Events Manager position will have responsibility for the events the company presently runs including: the Deloitte Energy Excellence Awards – a black-tie awards dinner for 700; The New Zealand Petroleum Club – a quarterly networking event for 120; and, Downstream – a conference for 300. Work will also be undertaken investigating the launch of new events.

We are looking for a candidate that offers a broad suite of skills relevant to multi-stakeholder event management from conception through to delivery. The candidate will need to be a capable multi-tasker able to manage changing priorities and thrive under pressure.

Attention-to-detail is key under this role and you should have an eye for perfection.

You will need to be interested generally in the corporate sector and be prepared to learn about and advocate the role of the energy sector and its stakeholders in the broader New Zealand business context.

The ideal candidate will be tertiary-educated and have previous experience running events in a corporate setting.

Skills sought:

·         Event management

·         Design and print management

·         Sponsorship sales co-ordination

·         Budgeting and financial reporting for events

·         Content management

·         Sponsor liaison, media liaison

·         Advertising and marketing

·         Advanced proficiency in the Microsoft Office range of products

·         Impeccable document presentation, grammar and spelling

·         Excellent presentation, communication and inter-personal skills

The role includes domestic travel. Flexible working hours will be required around events.

The position is full-time and is based in Wellington. There is future potential to have staff reporting to this position.

Interested? email matt.freeman@freemanmedia.co.nz

Careers at Freeman Media

Freeman Media is a rewarding workplace for those looking for a challenge and to be challenged.

The business is about people and relationships. Great staff are employed who understand the value of relationships with our subscribers, advertisers, editorial subjects and suppliers.

All members of the team are expected to share the workload and "chip in” where needed. Any privileges are for all not for one.

Staff are asked to work outside the definition of their role and encouraged to be multi-skilled where appropriate.

We couple together a solid work ethic with more relaxing times at Friday drinks, staff get-togethers and attending industry awards nights as a group.

The company's mission is to provide an outstanding news, information and events service which is achieved through employing talented, hard-working individuals. Staff usually earn above-market salaries for their respective positions, based on a solid performance component in their packages.

The business is currently looking for a part-time graphic designer and a full-time event manager (see below) to join the team. Contact matt.freeman@freemanmedia.co.nz for more information.

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