Events Manager

Events Manager (5 Month Contract)

Location: Hybrid, London, England, United Kingdom

Contract: Fixed term contract until December 2026

Overview

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.

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Benefits

• Dynamic working opportunities
• Medical cover
• Parental leave (six months fully paid maternity leave and enhanced paternity/partner leave)
• Life assurance
• Season ticket loans
• Flexible benefits designed to support lifestyle and work-life balance

Training and Development

With support from your manager and colleagues, you'll have access to a variety of training and development opportunities through The Academy, covering a range of personal and professional skills to develop an enjoyable and rewarding career.