Available: 07/01/2010

Contact: employment@politico.com

POLITICO seeks a director of events to:

• Manage, produce and successfully execute high-profile, newsworthy event programs for the organization.

• Serve as the point of contact between the business and editorial sides of the organization on all event-related issues and serve as POC for all sponsors, event vendors, panelists and editorial staff participating in the event.

• Help identify and secure all speakers and panelists for high-profile events.

• Manage the budget for all POLITICO events.

• Oversee and implement promotional marketing plan for each event.

• Work to ensure that each event’s production and messaging is in keeping with POLITICO’s mission and strategic direction.
Qualifications:
Applicants must have:

• At least four years of experience in event management and marketing for news organizations or corporations.

• A background in politics or at a political news operation, with a deep understanding of the distinctive format/needs of events sponsored by political news organizations (debates, newsmaker panels, etc.).

• Extensive connections in Washington and the national political arena to help secure panelists and speakers.

• Exceptionally strong organizational and management skills to manage large number of details within multiple projects under firm schedules and deadlines.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to establish and maintain relationships with sponsors, panelists and event vendors.

To apply:
Please send a cover letter, résumé and contact information for three references to employment@politico.com, using the subject line: Director of events.
No phone calls, please.
It is POLITICO's policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender or other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state or local law.