Events Manager (4m FTC) at The Telegraph

London, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Jul, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Event Coordination, Technical Production, AV Setup, Livestreaming, Venue Management, Supplier Management, Project Management, Budget Tracking, Health & Safety Compliance, Stage Management, Contract Negotiation, Risk Assessment

Industry

Media Production

Description

For over 170 years, The Telegraph’s stories, dispatches, interviews, and investigations have set the agenda, sparked debate, and provided generations of readers with a trusted source of news, information, and opinion. In 2018, TMG set out a bold vision to become a subscription-first business with the goal to reach one million subscriptions by 2023, which we achieved. We wouldn’t be one of the world's most successful media organisations without the talent, determination, and creative spirit of our people. As our readers’ needs evolve, it's more important than ever that we recruit original thinkers and innovative individuals who can keep us at the forefront of our industry. That means not only journalists but also marketers, analysts, designers, engineers, and much more. Reporting to the Senior Manager, LIve Journalism/Events, the Events Manager will coordinate and execute the physical and technical delivery of our live journalism portfolio. Reporting to the Head of Production you will bring editorial concepts to life as high-impact live experiences. You will be responsible for the day-to-day planning, coordination, and on-site delivery of each event—ensuring everything from intimate newsroom briefings to large-scale festivals is executed to the highest professional standards, on time, and within budget. This is a fixed term contract until November 2026. Key responsibilities ●Event Coordination: Translate event concepts into detailed operational plans. Liaise closely with editorial and marketing teams to ensure concepts are feasible, well-coordinated, and delivered within budget. ● Technical & Creative Delivery: Coordinate all technical aspects of event delivery, including AV setup, lighting, stage design, and livestreaming infrastructure. Maintain strict brand aesthetic consistency across all physical touchpoints. ● Venue & Supplier Management: Research, source, and act as the main point of contact for venues, third-party production agencies, and ticketing vendors. Assist with contract negotiations to ensure maximum value for money. ● On-Site Coordination: Act as the main stage manager or lead coordinator on-site. Manage floor schedules, technicians, freelancers, and front-of-house staff to ensure seamless execution on event day. ● Timeline & Project Management: Create and track master production timelines. Coordinate with internal editorial, marketing, and commercial teams to ensure all stakeholders meet their operational deadlines. ● Health & Safety Compliance: Complete necessary event safety documentation, including risk assessments, crowd management plans, and compliance checklists. ● Budget Tracking: Manage day-to-day event expenses, track operational costs against the budget, and process supplier invoices. ● Event Execution Experience: Proven experience managing mid-to-large-scale events, ideally within a media, news, agency, or high-end corporate environment. ● Technical Competence: Solid understanding of AV setup, livestreaming requirements, staging, and digital ticketing platforms. ● Vendor Management: Strong track record of supervising external suppliers, freelancers, and venue staff. ● Organization & Detail: Exceptional project management skills with the ability to balance multiple moving parts simultaneously. ● Calm Under Pressure: A proactive problem-solver with a cool head, capable of making quick, effective decisions in a fast-paced live environment. The nature of our industry means life at the Telegraph Media Group is fast-paced, demanding, and interesting. We also want it to be rewarding for everyone who works here by creating a suite of benefits that contribute to lifestyle choices and leisure activities. From dynamic working opportunities, medical cover, and parental leave (six months fully paid maternity leave and enhanced paternity/partner leave), to life assurance and season ticket loans, you can choose from a range of flexible benefits, designed to support your lifestyle and help you achieve a healthy work-life balance. Training and development With support from your manager and colleagues, you’ll also have access to a variety of training and development opportunities through The Academy. Covering a range of personal and professional skills, our courses enable you to develop an enjoyable and rewarding career. Our commitment to inclusion At Telegraph Media Group, we foster a diverse and inclusive workplace and we are committed to building a team that reflects a wide variety of skills, perspectives and backgrounds. We believe in equality of opportunity and welcome candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We are proud to be a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader as part of the government’s Disability Confident Scheme. If you are disabled or have a long-term health condition and would like support in applying for any of our roles or if you require any reasonable adjustments in the recruitment process with us, please make us aware. To find out more about Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging at Telegraph Media Group, and for more information on our purpose, beliefs, and people values, please visit our website.

Responsibilities

The Events Manager is responsible for the end-to-end planning and technical execution of live journalism events, ranging from newsroom briefings to large festivals. This includes managing budgets, coordinating with editorial and marketing teams, and overseeing on-site delivery and supplier management.