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.

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.

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.

• 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.