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Event Coordinator, Live Journalism in NEW YORK, New York

Job Description:

Dow Jones is hiring for an Event Coordinator to help support the team responsible for producing first class live events and experiences for Dow Jones, The Wall Street Journal and WSJ | Barron's Group. The Dow Jones events team produces and designs virtual, in person and hybrid events of all shapes, sizes and formats, bringing our brands to life for our members, clients and colleagues. At the heart of it all is live journalism, connecting our audiences with newsmakers and big ideas and ambitious experiences.

This position is a great opportunity for a talented and motivated event coordinator to join the Dow Jones Live Journalism Team. Our ideal candidate will have an eye for detail, and be self-motivated with strong communication skills. As well as being extremely well organized, you should be a creative problem solver, stay calm under pressure, and be capable of multitasking. You will also be someone who enjoys being part of a team, and can build relationships with cross functional stakeholders.

You Will:

1. Provide logistical support to the Dow Jones events team to ensure effective and successful planning and delivery of events.
2. Provide event day support including event set up and registration, attendee engagement and communication plans.
3. Create and manage project plans.
4. Support venue and platform research, demos and site visits.
5. Conduct industry and competitive research.
6. Secure collateral associated with confirmed event participants and editorial hosts including photos and bios.
7. Ensure that attendee records are properly recorded in event software management system.
8. Work closely with the team to support the financial workflow for events and the events team, supporting the team with event budgeting and reconciliation.
9. Additional responsibilities may include assisting with other meeting schedules, event-related correspondence, travel planning, and onsite participation at events.
10. Oversee events inventory, keeping track of kit and assets.
11. Partner cross functionally with teams across Dow Jones.

You Have:

1. 0-2 years of experience in events, hospitality, marketing or project management.
2. NYC area-based (anticipating 3x/week in-office in midtown Manhattan).
3. Comfortable and confident when supporting members of events team, and sharing ideas and experiences.
4. A positive, problem solving attitude.
5. Interest in experiential activations, production, event planning, and/or hospitality a plus.
6. Thrives in a team environment.
7. Ability to manage multiple projects in a changing and fast paced environment.
8. Communicate clearly and effectively and an exceptional eye for detail.
9. Project management skills and experience.

Reasonable accommodation: Dow Jones is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application, due to a disability, email us at talentresourceteam@dowjones.com.

Business Area: Dow Jones - Luxury & Events

Job Category: Marketing & Product Management

Union Status: Union role

Pay Range: $60,000 - $70,000

We recognize that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we are able to attract the best candidates. The quoted salary range represents our good faith estimate as to what our ideal candidates are likely to expect, and we tailor our offers within the range based on the selected candidate's experience, industry knowledge, location, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the interview process.

Pay-for-performance is a key element in our strategy to attract, engage, and motivate talented people to do their best work. Similarly to salary, for bonus eligible roles, targets are set based on a variety of factors including competitive market practice.

For benefits eligible roles, in addition to cash compensation, the company provides a comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package, with a variety of physical health, retirement and savings, caregiving, emotional wellbeing, transportation, and other benefits.

Since 1882, Dow Jones has been finding new ways to bring information to the world’s top business entities. Beginning as a niche news agency in an obscure Wall Street basement, Dow Jones has grown to be a worldwide news and information powerhouse, with prestigious brands including The Wall Street Journal, Dow Jones Newswires, Factiva, Barron’s, MarketWatch and Financial News.