Event Manager

CNBC Africa, First in Business Worldwide, is the premier pan-African business and financial television network.

With real-time coverage of financial markets and international business news, CNBC Africa provides business leaders, investors, and the financial services industry across Africa with the information and analysis they need.

The channel has become must-see viewing for those who need to know first, and viewers all over Africa are tuning in to keep up with the latest financial news.

CNBC Africa launched in June as a business television network and has steadily grown its audience and built its reputation as a leading business and financial news network on the continent.

Reporting Line

Managing Director

Responsibilities

1. Managing specialised driven events to revenue and grow brand awareness
2. Managing and planning events from concept to execution for all specialised events, as well as providing assistance for planning media/marketing events
3. Manage 3rd party suppliers in certain instances/when required
4. Network with suppliers to ascertain their requirements per event
5. Build and maintain good relationships with Programming, Forbes Africa and Marketing, and the Bureaus
6. Build relationships by leveraging off the Sales team and Sales Support
7. Researching the most effective and creative way to carry out the event
8. Creating out-of-the-box and original events that demonstrate ABN Event Productions core concepts
9. Assist with the compiling of proposals for events, which may include timings, venues, suppliers, legal obligations and budgets
10. Assist with the management of event spending to ensure costs do not exceed the budget
11. Identify the target audience for sales in conjunction with the sales team
12. Meet with the organiser/sponsors ensuring that the planning of the event is done within agreed time constraints
13. Identify, negotiate and manage significant strategic partnerships, alliances and relationships that support ABN's current and emerging directions
14. Ensure all event contractual obligations are met
15. Ensure that insurance, legal and health and safety obligations are followed
16. Managing the operational activities of the event coordinators
17. Carry out any other function or duty as directed by the Head and GM of Events

Skills

1. Problem-solving and management through stressful situations
2. Project management, timelines, and task management
3. Registration and communications best practices (experience with event registration platforms)
4. Facilities management, audio-visual, room layouts and design
5. Production, staging, and on-site execution
6. Menu planning and design
7. Vendor sourcing and management
8. Contracting, negotiations, and compliance
9. Risk assessment and management (emergency planning)
10. Evaluations, reporting and analysis
11. Leadership and strong interpersonal skills
12. Written and oral communications skills
13. Working knowledge of MS Office
14. Understanding of social media in event settings

Time Commitment

Full time; travel will be included; long days and some weekends are expected.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Management and Manufacturing