Director, Trade Marketing & Events

Dotdash Meredith, the largest digital and print publisher, is seeking a Director of Trade Marketing & Events to join the Advertising & Partnerships business and drive growth in the market. 

Across its 42 brands, Dotdash Meredith creates the best content and experiences for nearly 200 million people a month. This new role will focus on developing relationships within the advertising community and creating the best experiences for Dotdash Meredith’s advertising and partnership clients.

This position is based in New York and is hybrid in-office, with the ability to work remotely for up to 2 days per week.

About The Team:

About The Position's Contributions:

• Own and manage relationships with key advertising industry associations to drive awareness of and growth for Dotdash Meredith

• Develop and execute on a proactive Advertising & Partnerships events plan, focused around industry tentpoles (CES, Cannes, Advertising week, etc), Dotdash Meredith brand moments, and client engagement opportunities

• Craft and deliver premium programs to educate and enhance relationships with stakeholders (from buyers to leadership) across the Agency community

• Collaborate with sales leadership to build an annual VIP Program to engage and drive growth among key accounts

• Partner with the Events and Communications Team to manage and execute on key go-to-market moments and experiences for advertisers throughout the year

The Role’s Minimum Qualifications and Job Requirements

Education:

• Earned degree in marketing, business or related fields preferred, or equivalent experience. 

Experience:

• 6+ years of experience in marketing and events, including developing programs and activations, defining success metrics, sharing out results, and using your findings to inform future planning. 

• Familiarity with the Media & Advertising landscape, trade associations, and annual tentpole events. 

• Experience working directly with sales teams and clients to create premium client experiences that foster relationships and drive business growth. 

• Experience managing a budget and external vendors as needed.

Specific Knowledge, Skills, Certifications and Abilities:

• Strong project management and production skills. You like managing multiple work streams and have fantastic attention to detail. 

• Clear and proactive communication style tailored to your audience, from clients to executives and written to verbal applications. 

• Proficient with marketing and event management tools and systems, and/or comfortable learning new ones. 

% Travel Required (Approximate): Up to 25%