Events Manager (All experience levels)

ITP Media Group (ITP) is one of the largest media companies in the Middle East, with a portfolio of more than 80 brands. The company delivers quality up to date content to its readers, viewers, delegates and guests through digital, print, events, awards, video content, social media platforms and social media influencers. These brands include major international and regional names such as Time Out GCC, Arabian Business, Harper’s Bazaar, GQ, Caterer ME, Hotelier ME, Commercial Interior Design, Construction Week, Cosmopolitan ME, Top Gear Arabia, WatchPro Arabia and many more top-tier brands that make up an impressive portfolio.

ITP Media Group is looking for a dynamic, tenacious Events Manager to lead the execution of an annual stable of industry and consumer events across a variety of brands. An experienced events professional, you will be well versed in managing demanding clients and stakeholders, while also keeping a tight rein on suppliers and budget management. You will have a passion for big ideas and creative executions, along with a keen understanding that overall success often lies in paying attention to the small details.This role is based in ITP Media Group’s Media City office in Dubai.

Key Responsibilities:

The Events Manager will primarily be responsible for but not limited to the following:

• Leading the execution of events across business and consumer media brands.
• Power the continued innovation of our events portfolio – an innate sense of creativity and a hunger for new executions is a must for this role.
• Work with the division’s editorial and commercial leads to plan both brand and client-led events.
• Develop an annual calendar and plans for the delivery of the group’s portfolio of events, and provide ongoing reporting.
• Ensure budgets are agreed and set at the planning stage, and ensure all events are delivered within budget.
• End-to-end management of events across a broad spectrum of scales, from industry-facing gala dinners seating 1,000 people to intimate pop-up live music nights for a consumer audience.
• Develop work breakdown structures, cost tracking, procurement and project plans, ensuring all stakeholders are clear on an event’s objectives and metrics for success.
• Manage internal and external clients, as well as event partners and sponsors.
• Build and manage a network of suppliers across verticals including AV, build and fabrication, furnishing, fit-out and entertainment.
• Ensure events are delivered to a high standard, and in accordance with the department’s brand guidelines, goals and objectives.
• Identify new IPs and event formats that will work across our brands, and work with the Editorial Director and the Commercial Director to bring your ideas to life in a way that works for our audience and our business objectives.
• Have your finger on the pulse – constantly identifying the next big thing across the industry, and using that knowledge to elevate and enhance ITP Media Group’s event offering.

Skills/Knowledge & Qualifications:

• Industry-specific experience relevant to the brand is generally required.
• Industry knowledge of building and managing conferences, gala dinners and experiential marketing.
• Proven event planning and delivery experience.
• Ticketing and table sales.
• Experiential, digital and social media marketing.
• A demonstrable passion for and excellent knowledge of event management and execution.
• Bursting with creative ideas for new events and experiential formats and IPs.
• Previous experience in large and small-scale projects and events.
• Demonstrated desire to build a great business.
• Highest standard of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to prioritise accordingly.
• Experience managing external suppliers and demanding clients
• The ability to work quickly to tight deadlines under pressure.
• A strong industry reputation.
• Flexibility and a professional approach at all times.
• The ability to self-supervise in order to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work in and contribute to a fun and dynamic team-based environment.