Nation Media Group, the largest independent
media house in East and Central Africa with operations in print, broadcast and
digital media.
We attract and serve unparalleled audiences in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda. We are seeking to recruit for the position of Event Manager in Marketing department.
Job SummaryWe attract and serve unparalleled audiences in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda. We are seeking to recruit for the position of Event Manager in Marketing department.
The Events Manager will be charged with conceptualizing and managing a broad spectrum of NMG events to grow audience engagement and generate new revenue streams.
The job holder will work in close liaison with NMG’s Brand and Product managers and will be responsible for managing the entire event process, from conceptualization through to implementation and post
event analysis.
The Events Manager should have eye for detail, be an enthusiastic professional able to build relationships with internal and external partners, and deliver outstanding customer service to sponsors.
Key Responsibilities
- Work
with the brand and product teams to identify event opportunities that will
drive brand-audience engagement and deliver revenue
- Conceptualise
and manage outstanding events in line with brand objectives
- Ensure
the smooth execution of event production and logistics tasks
- Write
compelling sponsorship proposals and work in close liaison with the
advertising sales team to drive sponsorship sales
- Ensure
sponsor obligations are managed and delivered effectively during the
execution of each event.
- Negotiate
and manage external suppliers and vendors to ensure delivery of value.
Skills & Qualifications
- Event
management skills - At least 3-4 years working in an event agency at a
middle to senior management level.
- Ability
to manage multiple projects and work cross-functionally- ability to think
on your feet.
- Budget
management skills.
- Excellent
written and oral communication skills. Good proposal-writing skills a
must.
- University
graduate in Business, Marketing or other related field.
Personal Attributes
- Creative
thinker.
- Excellent
planner and organizer.
- High
energy.
- Fantastic
customer service ethic.
- High
quality standards.
- Remain
calm and focused under pressure.
This position offers an excellent career growth opportunity and
a competitive remuneration package.
If you meet the above criteria, apply online at;
http://careers.nationmedia.com
and by quoting our ref HR-EM-03-201 2
before 9th April 2012.
If you meet the above criteria, apply online at;
http://careers.nationmedia.com
and by quoting our ref HR-EM-03-201 2
before 9th April 2012.