2 Event management jobs

Objective:   Direct and coordinate all promotional activities, with a focus on maximising attendance numbers week in, week out.  Ensuring maximum visibility of venues presence both regionally and nationally. Build an effective close knit promotional team that’s constantly at the forefront of technology. Key responsibilities: Create bespoke marketing campaigns for each event to reach full target audience. Build up and maintain a close network of regional sub promoters. Create a high impact campaign to represent the club at freshers events. Forge a strong student presence, both on and off campus, in person and digitally. Manage events video and photography coverage. Create and manage social media advertising campaigns, spends, whilst paying close attention to performance and algorithms. Create tailored copy and press releases for each event. Curate custom content. Liaise with booking agents and artist managers for promotion initiatives. Ensure weekly newsletter is sent out to database. Regularly monitor newsletter performance to improve open rates, click throughs, sign ups and lower unsubscribe rates. Keep updated with the latest marketing trends and technologies. Send artwork to print. Direct and work with flyering teams, identifying key areas to promote. Build relationships with local businesses as part of a promotional network. Regularly assess effectiveness of promotional methods and audit promotional budgets. Market research and competitor analysis oversight. Assist with event art and direction. Work with the team to develop brand identity and direction. Nurture relationships with marketing partners. Identify promotions and brands to work with. Assist with on the night artist liaison. Skills / experience and requirements: Be an active and contributing member to the team. Strong communicator. Creative and forward thinker. In depth knowledge of electronic music. Background in social media marketing preferred. Excellent communication skills, both verbally and written. Ability to perform all job duties and responsibilities.

ComplexCon  is an expertly curated convention and festival bringing the world of Complex to life. The groundbreaking festival and exhibition that brings together pop culture, music, art, food, style, sports, innovation, activism, and education. The minds behind Complex collaborate with Creative Directors such as Pharrell Williams and the legendary artist Takashi Murakami to imagine a place where creators, curators and YOU converge to celebrate and shape our culture. Complex is looking for a passionate, highly motivated  Editorial Director  to join the  ComplexCon team  to help conceive and execute cross-platform content and experiential activations. This role offers an exciting opportunity to deliver the Complex experience, in real-life twice a year, to over 100,000 fans. The Editorial Director will oversee content creation, strategy, and planning supporting ComplexCon, and provide creative solutions to road bumps that arise throughout the ideation and execution processes. The ideal candidate is a creator, has a deep passion for storytelling through a cultural lens, and is always looking for what is new in the marketplace and how we can continue to push ourselves to be best in class. RESPONSIBILITIES: Plays a vital role within the company, driving content initiatives from ideation through execution in addition to being a liaison to the strategy, planning & production teams. Works closely with the Editor-in-Chief to maintain the Complex and ComplexCon taste and tone. Works closely with brands to craft unique stories that amplify the brand strategy while maintaining the Complex authenticity. Acts as creative liaison between Complex Senior Management and the 3rd-party Production Company from conceptualization to delivery (including creative development, panel discussion topics, set design, talent approval, production execution and episodic delivery). Develop, Pitch, and Execute all creative event/panel concepts in line with the vision of the EP, Creative Director and Talent Producer Support Senior Management with new business meetings – present and receive creative pitches. Ensure creative integrity by clearly articulating and defending conceptual and directional choices. Responsible for leading and/or supporting the planning and execution of multiple key events Identify relevant new audiences and the best way to bring them to ComplexCon Inspire and challenge the internal teams pushing the creative. Partners with audience development to analyze promo rollout and performance, and adjust programming accordingly for a successful event launch   REQUIREMENTS: 8-10 years professional experience in digital media, marketing, advertising, agencies, production, creative or the arts – preferably with client management experience Incredible attention to detail, both for processes (content calendar and planning) as well as content (copyediting) Proven ability with developing and delivering a content strategy - demonstrate successful outcomes from communication activities they have conceptualized, developed and executed Experience with ideation & execution of cross media/integrated programs Strong network of contacts at the top agencies and talent management in the industry. Experience managing needs of celebrity level talent and ability to stay calm while handling difficult situations. Excellent time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and multi-task, while working under shifting deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Maintain knowledge of key trends and event content to keep all solutions fresh, innovative and exciting Experience working in social media and digital content. Fully proficient in social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, YouTube, Spotify and emerging platforms Ability to navigate and prioritize when collaborating with various departments to push work forward Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact and work with staff at all levels. Willingness to take initiative and to follow through on projects. Strong written and verbal communications skills. Ability to work independently and in a team environment. Ability to travel and work outside of standard business hours