Event Manager

The Australian Financial Review has played a central role in informing and charting the business life of the nation since 1951. In 2024, The Australian Financial Review remains the essential daily habit of business decision makers, investors and those who promote national prosperity. The nation’s most-trusted newspaper brand has become a national institution, widely regarded as Australia’s premium business, finance and political publication and recognised for it’s news-breaking, agenda-setting and authoritative journalism.

The Financial Review is part of Nine, Australia’s largest locally owned media company - the home of Australia’s most trusted and loved brands spanning News, Sport, Lifestyle, and Entertainment. We pride ourselves on creating the best content, accessed by consumers when and how they want - across Publishing, Broadcasting and Digital

AFR Live, the events arm of The Australian Financial Review, has an exciting opportunity for a talented individual to join the team as an Event Manager. We are seeking a proactive professional who embodies confidence and initiative, showcasing a self-starter mentality. The ideal candidate will be ready to step into an Event Manager position and bring a positive 'can-do' attitude, demonstrating a passion for delivering exceptional events and a drive to overcome challenges with enthusiasm and resourcefulness.

Day to day you will:

• Lead the operational planning and delivery of your portfolio of events including AFR Summits and AFR Lists gala award dinners.
• Partner with internal stakeholders and cross-functional teams, including Program Directors, Marketing, Partnerships, and Editorial, to ensure seamless coordination and alignment of objectives.
• Efficiently manage event registrations alongside the Registration Manager, utilising the EventsAir platform and promptly address customer service queries through dedicated event mailboxes.
• Liaise and coordinate with multiple external stakeholders including suppliers and guest speakers to ensure high-quality service/product delivery.
• Coordinate and oversee the execution of virtual streaming of the events, including managing technical aspects, building sponsor pages, troubleshooting potential issues to deliver a high-quality online experience for participants.
• Lead onsite event management, including bump in and bump out logistics, venue and security liaison, editorial support, and assistance at the registration desk.
• Develop and manage all event collateral, such as runsheets, timelines, floorplans, budgets and powerpoint slides. 

What we would like to see on your resume:

• Proven experience in managing multiple corporate event operations.
• Ability to excel under pressure, willing to connect the dots in an environment of rapid change and tight deadlines.
• Possess keen attention to detail, critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong time management skills, adept at effectively managing competing priorities.
• Track record of working with budgets.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience using an event registration system such as EventsAir desirable, but not essential 
• Proficiency with both G-Suite and Office Suite would be highly advantageous

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

At Nine, we are committed to fostering a workforce that embraces all aspects of diversity and inclusion and where practices are equitable to ensure our people experience a sense of belonging. From day one, you'll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work and will be supported to perform at your best. Should you require any adjustments to the recruitment process in order to equitably participate, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, and of all ages, nationalities, backgrounds and cultures.

Disclaimer: We do not accept unsolicited agency resumes and are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.