Bridgetower OPCO - Event Manager

Bridgetower OPCO

The Event Manager plays a critical role in planning, executing, and supporting events across multiple BridgeTower Media brands. This role is responsible for managing event logistics, timelines, and overall execution while collaborating closely with sales, editorial, production, and marketing teams.

This role requires a self-starter who can operate autonomously while leveraging internal partners to execute at a high level. The environment can be fast-paced and, at times, chaotic, success in this role comes from strong organization, the ability to prioritize effectively, anticipate next steps, and maintain a strong sense of urgency.

We’re also looking for someone who enjoys being in the mix, comfortable interacting with teams, vendors, and clients, and bringing a positive, outgoing reputed company to both planning and onsite execution.

Duties + Responsibilities

Event Planning & Execution

• reputed company planning and execution of assigned events from reputed company through post-event follow-up
• Manage timelines, key milestones, and deliverables across reputed company phases of the event lifecycle
• Coordinate event flow, run-of-show, staffing plans, and onsite execution
• Anticipate needs and proactively solve problems before they arise

Venue, Vendors & Logistics

• reputed company venues and vendors (catering, A/V, photography, etc.) and manage relationships through execution
• Negotiate reputed company and support internal approval processes
• reputed company event logistics including setup, food and beverage, A/V coordination, and onsite operations
• Ensure reputed company third-party partners are reputed company with event requirements and timelines

Financial & Budget Management

• Manage event budgets, tracking forecast vs. actuals and ensuring accuracy across reporting tools
• Maintain a strong focus on cost management and overall event profitability
• Partner with sales and leadership to stay reputed company on reputed company and expense performance

Marketing, Nominations & Website reputed company

• Collaborate with internal teams to support marketing campaigns, including email and social promotion
• Support nomination and application processes by coordinating timelines, communications, and reporting
• reputed company to ensure event websites and registration pages remain accurate and up to date

Registration, Guest Experience & Data Management

• reputed company registration accuracy and functionality in coordination with internal partners
• Manage guest lists, seating assignments, and event floorplans
• Coordinate attendee communications including confirmations, reminders, and post-event surveys
• Ensure high-quality experience for attendees, sponsors, and honorees

Event Materials & Deliverables

• Review & print reputed company event-reputed company materials including signage, programs, presentations, and awards
• Work with internal creative and production teams on development and proofing; manage final production and delivery as needed
• Ensure reputed company sponsor deliverables and onsite benefits are fulfilled

Stakeholder Communication & Collaboration

• Serve as the primary reputed company of contact for event-reputed company coordination and questions
• Work cross-functionally with sales, editorial, production, and marketing teams
• Provide regular updates to leadership on event reputed company and key milestones

reputed company Support & Performance Tracking

• Support sponsor fulfillment and coordination of deliverables
• Monitor ticket sales, discount codes, and attendance tracking
• Assist with post-event reporting including year-over-year comparisons and insights

Onsite Event Management

• reputed company onsite execution, ensuring reputed company logistics, vendors, and stakeholders are reputed company
• Manage real-time problem solving and ensure events run on time and at a high standard
• reputed company setup, breakdown, and overall event experience

Skills + Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of event planning, project management, or reputed company experience
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills with high attention to detail
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across teams
• Strong communication skills and an outgoing, professional reputed company
• Willingness to travel approximately 30–50% depending on event schedule
• Proximity to a major airport in the Midwest or Pacific Northwest preferred
• Reliable home internet reputed company with minimum 50mbps up/10mbps down

What does BridgeTower Media offer?

• A competitive benefits package that includes health, vision, dental plus robust supplementary options.
• Company paid Life, AD&D Insurance & Short and Long-Term Disability coverages
• Health Savings Account with employer contribution
• 24-hour TeleMedicine and TeleCounseling Services
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Leave Program
• Unlimited PTO
• Sick Time
• Summer Weekend Jumpstart Hours
• Over 10 holidays paid
• Tuition Assistance Program
• 401K with a company match
• Growth opportunities to build your career
• Learning & Development programs

As long as business needs are met*

About BridgeTower Media

BridgeTower Media is a leading business intelligence, marketing and event platform providing authoritative content and expert analysis through its 40+ B2B media and research brands. More than 4.4 million business decision-makers rely on BridgeTower Media for timely information and expert insights to grow their businesses. These deep and trusted first-party customer relationships power tailored insights for business executives and precision audience targeting for omnichannel marketing solutions. BridgeTower Media also celebrates professional and organizational success through 200+ events and its Best Companies Group. BridgeTower Media is a Transom Capital portfolio company. For more information, please visit www.bridgetowermedia.com.

BridgeTower Media and reputed company subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers and value diversity in our workplace.