Event Planning Specialist (Revenue) – Hybrid

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

The Globe and Mail is a national icon and one of Canada’s most recognized media brands. We proudly serve as a trusted destination for Canadians seeking the highest caliber of journalism, and we’ve garnered international acclaim for our data visualization, design, and creative storytelling.

We are committed to fostering diversity and inclusivity by reflecting all Canadians in both the stories that we tell and the composition of our workforce. We are proud partners with organizations like Indigenous Works, Pride at Work, the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion, and we are a signatory of the BlackNorth Initiative. Recognizing the importance of work-life balance, we offer flexible work arrangements and support programs. We also invest in our employees’ growth through training and mentorship opportunities, enabling you to expand your skills and embrace new challenges.

No matter your position at The Globe, you’ll be an integral part of an organization dedicated to making a positive difference in Canada. Join us.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Event Planning Specialist is responsible for the execution of The Globe and Mail’s live, hybrid and virtual events. This position reports to the Director, Globe Events and is well supported by the wider Globe Events team, a variety of trusted vendors, and The Globe and Mail Centre event staff.

The successful candidate will work collaboratively with event programmers, event marketers, the sponsorship sales team, event vendors, Globe journalists and a wide range of thought-leaders to deliver exceptional event experiences. Trusted to lead on selected virtual and/or live events, they will be responsible for everything from pre-planning and vendor selection to staging, execution, and post-event reporting.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and loves being the go-to person with all the answers. They have previous event planning experience – live and virtual – excellent communication skills, a solutions-focused attitude, and is comfortable working under pressure with short deadlines and unexpected requests. They have experience working with senior business leaders, have excellent relationship building skills and are comfortable in client-facing meetings.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Proactively manage all aspects of the event execution including, but not limited to, pre-event planning, vendor sourcing and management, speaker and sponsor management, workback schedules and run-of-show documents, live event execution and post-event reporting.
• Conduct pre-event tech checks for virtual event speakers, manage audience needs, and problem-solve when necessary.
• Contribute to event ideation and/or sponsor RFPs as needed by the event sales leads and programmers.
• Manage event P&L, keeping an eye on margin.
• Collaborate with event programmers, event marketers and event sales on weekly calls to help meet deadlines and revenue targets.
• Provide creative solutions to meet client needs and as needed for complex events.
• Occasionally support other Globe and Mail Events, when required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in event management, marketing communications or sponsorship marketing.
• 5+ years work experience in event management.
• Experience with conferences and trade shows is an asset.
• Extreme comfort with content management systems and/or event platforms (ex. Eventbrite, Splash, Stripe, Squarespace, Zoom, Webex etc)
• Broad knowledge of event management in both virtual, live and hybrid events (including planning, logistics, staging, AV, etc.)
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent time management and decision-making skills.
• Strong Interpersonal skills.
• Keen attention to detail and ability to problem-solve in high pressure environments.

SALARY: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

WHY CHOOSE THE GLOBE:
 

The Globe’s mission is to deliver essential content – news, information, analysis and insights – for aspiring individuals and strong communities.  The Globe is committed to providing a respectful and inclusive workplace that upholds our values of integrity, collaboration, innovation and accountability. 
 

As Canada’s most respected media brand The Globe is dedicated to making a difference to Canada and you can make a difference by working with us.

WE OFFER:

• Competitive compensation to ensure we hire, retain and reward team members
• Hybrid work environment that promotes work-life balance
• Generous vacation and flexible work arrangements
• Parental leave top-up
• Competitive health and dental benefits
• Defined Benefit pension plan
• Annual wellness subsidy
• On-site chiropractor and registered massage therapist
• Employee and family assistance program
• Free digital subscription to globeandmail.com and 40% off other Globe products
• Education assistance for external training courses
  

SUPPORTING YOUR GROWTH:

• We are committed to creating equitable opportunities for all employees, to enable everyone to reach their full potential. This commitment is embedded in our strategic plan and core values.
• There are lateral and upward advancement opportunities for rewarding and developing careers.
• We believe in mentorship and collaborative peer-to-peer learning and have both formal and informal programs in place to encourage knowledge-sharing.
• We support continuing education and provide both internal and external opportunities for training and development.

VACCINATION POLICY:  

All offers of employment with The Globe and Mail are conditional upon the candidate being Fully Vaccinated. To be Fully Vaccinated is defined as someone who has received the full series of a vaccine or a combination of vaccines accepted by the Government of Canada (currently Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca, Janssen) and has received the last dose at least 14 days prior to their start date. To prove they are Fully Vaccinated, all new hires will be required to provide evidence by emailing a copy of their vaccine dose administration receipt(s) to Human Resources prior to their start date. Those seeking exemption based on one or more of the protected grounds in the Human Rights Code will need to provide their request for accommodation to Human Resources for approval.  If the accommodation request is not approved and the candidate is not Fully Vaccinated, any offer of employment will be revoked.     

THE GLOBE AND MAIL IS DEDICATED TO DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION IN THE WORKPLACE 

The Globe and Mail is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible work environment, where all employees feel valued, respected and supported. We believe this strengthens our business and our journalism. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals from all groups, regardless of race, ethnicity, culture, gender, sexual orientation, religion, socio-economic status, age, and physical ability. As required by the Federal Contractors Program, The Globe also tracks the proportion of staff in the four Employment Equity categories (Women, Aboriginal Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, and Members of Visible Minorities) to ensure we are reflecting the areas in which we work.          

The Globe and Mail offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities as part of its recruitment process. If you are contacted to arrange for an interview, please advise us if you require an accommodation.