AddressWhat’s the role?
We're seeking an experienced and exceptionally organised Events Executive to join our team from August, on a 9 month contract. The chosen candidate will be responsible for ensuring all event programs excite and engage audiences, while creating memorable experiences that align with News Corp Australia’s strategy.
As the Events Executive, you will assist the Senior Event Manager in the production and seamless delivery of trade marketing and company events ranging from reward programs, corporate retreats, conferences, award nights and more.
This role is situated within News Corp's dynamic Events and Experiences team. Our experiential programs lie at the core of the brands we represent, forging emotional and memorable connections with our consumers. This role is highly fulfilling and suited for those with a proactive, creative and diligent work ethic. If you possess these qualities, this opportunity is perfect for you.
Open to candidates from Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane
Key responsibilities
- Support the Senior Event Manager on all end-to-end production requirements and seamless activation of virtual and in-person events
- Assist in all end to end customer planning and touchpoints to ensure alignment to event strategies
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders across different divisions including C-Suite Executives, Sales and Creative
- Analyse and understand the event market from suppliers to brand competitors
- Seek out examples of ‘best practice globally’ in sponsorship, event executions, activations and customer engagement
- Support the Events & Experiences team to deliver the FY24-FY25 events roadmap to achieve the intended campaign goals for each project or masthead
- Contribute to the post campaign analysis and reporting, present & implement revised operational learnings after each event
- Contribute to a culture that is innovative, customer focused and reflects the News Corp and team values
Who are you?
- 2+ years experience as an event coordinator or planner
- Outstanding attention to detail and organisation skills
- Onsite event experience
- Ability to manage competing priorities
- Flexibility to travel for event delivery
- Proactive attitude and is up for any challenge or task
- Excellent communicator
- Skilled in GSuite (ideal)
News Benefits
News Benefits is our way of saying thank you to our people for their valued contribution to News, our audiences, clients and communities. Thanking them for the great things they do daily, for the greater good of Australia. Our benefits include:
- Exclusively ours - Access to publications and products from across the News Corp family
- Health & wellbeing - Advice, support and facilities for healthy minds and bodies (including an onsite gym at our Adelaide, Brisbane & Sydney offices)
- Time off - News offers a range of leave options to support your personal needs and moments that matter in life: Parental leave, Birthday leave, Volunteer leave, Career break and Compassionate leave.
- Helping you grow - Development opportunities (including diversity and inclusion - focused education series) and recognition
- Financial wellbeing - Support on making the most of your money
- Perks & discounts - Exclusive offers across a range of products and services
- Giving back - Make a difference to our communities.
- Workplace Inclusion and facilities – Engage with your passions through various employee-resource groups and accessibility to multi-faith quiet rooms & parents’ rooms
Who are we?
We are Australia’s number one and most influential media organisation with more than 150 prestige brands across news, sport and lifestyle. Each month more than 17 million Australians choose to consume news and information from our digital and print products - more than any other media group in Australia.
Diversity strengthens our national teams and newsroom as we seek to tell stories that represent the communities of Australia. Our people make us unique, and so we are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability or gender identity. Applicants of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply!
What’s next?
Apply now or for more information on careers at News Corp Australia visit www.newscorpaustralia.com/careers
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion We know that diversity strengthens our teams and newsrooms as we seek to tell stories that represent the diverse communities of Australia that we serve. Our people make us unique and we all have a story. We encourage people of all ages, backgrounds, races, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, abilities and gender identities to apply. Inclusion is important to us and we want everyone at News to bring their whole-selves to work. If you require any accommodations or adjustments throughout the recruitment process, or would like to outline which pronouns you prefer, please feel free to let us know.
If you require any accommodations or adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please feel free to let us know. For more information regarding Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at NewsCorp Australia please visit www.newscorpaustralia.com/careers under the DEI section.
