Sr Coordinator, Events Marketing & Special Projects

Job Description

Hearst has an exciting opportunity for a dynamic events professional to help us bring to life the many diverse initiatives happening corporately at Hearst.

Hearst is a leading media, entertainment, information and technology company, with businesses that span consumer media, with magazine brands such as Harper's BAZAAR and Esquire, television stations around the country, newspapers including the San Francisco Chronicle, as well as ventures, health, financial services and transportation data companies. We are #Uniquely Hearst and we are always moving Forward.

Working with the Senior Director and Vice President of Events Marketing & Special Projects, the Senior Coordinator is responsible for supporting the event strategy and development of Hearst corporate events, both in-person and virtual. The Senior Coordinator will contribute to the development of event presentations, research the newest trends in events and culture, coordinate communications materials and manage logistics to ensure smooth execution of the events.

Essential Functions

The Senior Coordinator will support the Senior Director on initiatives for Hearst executives across divisions and businesses - from project conception to execution.

• Research the newest trends and personalities in the worlds of culinary, entertainment and the arts.
• Maintain database of suitable vendors for employee engagement activities.
• Help to create and manage timelines with changing goals and priorities.
• Prepare and send invitations, reminders and surveys using online platforms such as SurveyMonkey and Outlook.
• Serve as the on-site event manager, overseeing logistics and working with vendors and internal teams to ensure a successful event.
• Maintain event budgets, optimizing both internal and external resources to create efficiencies and support goals.
• Handle post-event wrap up as needed.
• Coordinate with Creative Communications and Marketing Communications team for the development of collateral needed, depending on the event.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of events experience in a corporate, non-profit or agency setting.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
• Outstanding collaboration skills, solution-oriented, able to work across multiple functions, businesses, internal and external organizations with confidence.
• Ability to manage shifting priorities.
• Attention to detail and deadlines. Confidence in decision-making skills.
• Comfort in a fast-paced environment, working on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Highly organized, with grace under pressure and a mindset geared to professionalism and creative solutions.
• Computer skills: Proficient in Microsoft Suite, Google, SurveyMonkey and event-related platforms. Aptitude for learning and using new software.

In accordance with applicable law, Hearst is required to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role if hired in New York City. The reasonable estimate, if hired in New York City, is $65,000-$80,000. Please note this information is specific to those hired in New York City. If this role is open to candidates outside of New York City, the salary range would be aligned to that specific location. A final decision on the successful candidate's starting salary will be based on a number of permissible, non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to skills and experience, training, certifications, and education. Hearst provides a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, 401(k), paid holidays and paid time off, employee assistance programs, and more.

About Us

Hearst is a leading global, diversified media, information and services company with more than 360 businesses. Its major interests include ownership in cable television networks such as A&E, HISTORY, Lifetime and ESPN; global financial services leader Fitch Group; Hearst Health, a group of medical information and services businesses; transportation assets including CAMP Systems International, a major provider of software-as-a-service solutions for managing maintenance of jets and helicopters; 33 television stations such as WCVB-TV in Boston and KCRA-TV in Sacramento, California, which reach a combined 19% of U.S. viewers; newspapers such as the Houston Chronicle, San Francisco Chronicle and Times Union (Albany, New York); more than 300 magazines around the world, including Cosmopolitan, ELLE, Men's Health and Car and Driver, and digital services businesses such as iCrossing and KUBRA; and investments in emerging digital entertainment companies such as Complex Networks. To learn more about Hearst, visit hearst.com.

Hearst is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex or gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.