South Carolina Event Production (SCEP), a subsidiary of The Post and Courier, is in search of an Event Manager to spearhead the development, planning and execution of numerous events annually. Your primary objective will be to deliver high-quality, experiential events, attract new audiences and drive event revenue. This role entails orchestrating a variety of events ranging from intimate gatherings to large-scale productions, catering to both The Post and Courier initiatives and extremal clients engaging SCEPs event for hire services. Some notable events include Bicycle Across South Carolina, Steeplechase of Charleston, Now Open, Pints & Politics, among others.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage multiple events per year from conception through execution, overseeing, expense management, revenue generation, promotional efforts and event execution.
• Direct overall operations with event coordinators (full time employees and contractors), vendors and partners including the effective and management of labor, productivity, cost efficiency, quality control and safety measures for each event.
• Supervise vendor agreements and fulfill certificate of insurance need requirements for all events organized by South Carolina Event Productions.
• Collaborate sales team to develop sponsorship ideas and to execute once they are sold.
• Oversee management of any events hiring South Carolina Event Production to produce events (event for hire).
• Supervise on-site set-up, dismantle, and management of suppliers/vendors involved.
• Achieve targeted objectives for event revenue and profit.
• Establish and cultivate a volunteer program to assist with multiple events across the state.
• Work with sales team to prospect for businesses who will benefit from aligning their company’s brand with events to reach their target audiences through event sponsorships and partnerships.
• Continually prospect for new partners and vendors through networking, other events, online research, social media and other competitive media.
• Facilitate communication with clients and all involved parties to ensure effective coordination.
• Develop and manage event budgets to achieve maximum profitability.
• Serve as point of contact for all operations and logistics in the advertising, marketing and event department. Work closely cross department to ensure logistics run smoothly and efficiently.
• Oversee event website, event social media, newsletter and other communication to engage with existing audience and attract new prospects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education Requirements and Experience

• BS/BA in event management, hospitality, marketing or related field, or equivalent work experience
• Proven experience in event planning and management, with a strong portfolio of successful events.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in event management software tools.
• Background in and knowledge of events insurance with strong attention to detail and follow up skills.
• Ability to work independently remotely, if necessary, in a suitable workspace that meets safety guidelines.

• Reliable access to internet service.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and within a collaborative, team-based environment.
• Excellent planning, time management, and organizational skills with incredible attention to detail.
• Strong work ethic with ability to prioritize and multi-task and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent presentation skills, communication, interpersonal, problem solving and customer service skills.
• Ability to manage budgets. Strong math skills with the ability to organize, analyze and interpret data.
• Social media savvy.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Ability to quickly learn and become proficient in new technology.
• Ability to effectively learn and acquire new knowledge and skills.
• Ability to react to change productively.

Physical Requirements, Work Environment and Travel

• Regularly required to sit, stand and walk for long periods of time. The job requires reaching with hands and arms, bending and stopping; light to moderate lifting of 15-30 pounds. The job requires hearing, speaking and writing with close eye work on a computer screen.
• The worker is generally subject to inside environment conditions, which provide protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. However, the worker is also frequently subject to outside environmental conditions while attending events and making sales calls.
• Occasional travel is required.

The Post and Courier is an equal opportunity drug free employer.