Virtual Events Manager

Following a period of strong and sustainable growth, we have recently launched a new Virtual Experiences and Events department. The surge in demand for online experiences and events is continually growing. Consequently, we are looking to recruit a talented, aspirational and motivated virtual events manager to help expand and build our offering as well as push the boundaries online virtual experiences.

This role offers a huge opportunity to grow and progress quickly as well as play a crucial role in the growth, development and success of a new department. As the global pandemic situation develops, this role will expand to incorporate both hybrid and live events.

Essential Skills

• Previous experience of end-to-end management of virtual and live events with various degrees of complexity
• Strong technical experience and knowledge of running virtual event platforms and their production technologies and requirements (e.g. Zoom, GoToWebinar, Hopin)
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Team player who can work to deadlines as well as a strong level of independence
• Able to demonstrate attention to detail
• A proactive and aspirational attitude and willingness to learn and develop new skills

Desirable Skills

• Engaged with virtual event news, innovations, trends and competitors
• Knowledge of virtual event production and streaming providers
• Understanding of the technicalities behind hybrid and live event streaming/broadcasting
• Customer-oriented and solutions-based approach
• Experience running live events, such as conferences, Advisory Boards, Keynotes. Etc.
• Previous experience of working in an agency
• Awareness of common regulations surrounding medical communications (e.g. ABPI code of practice)

Key responsibilities

• Work closely with the Virtual Experiences and Events director to execute the vision of the department
• Work with clients to determine their needs for virtual events and advise on solutions
• Understand the engagement and content in a live event setting and how this can be translated into a virtual event
• Translate client needs into detailed briefs for internal teams
• Work closely with Client Services, Editorial and Video teams to run successful virtual events
• Liaise with third-party suppliers and production providers
• Management of clients and event speakers
• End-to-end management of live and pre-recorded virtual events
• Live management of events
• Build expertise in video conferencing, unified communications, broadcast and production technologies
• Develop and maintain timelines and project trackers for all allocated projects
• Support the Client Services teams with the development of accurate budgets
• Develop a full understanding of industry compliance guidelines (ag. ABPI)

If you are interested, send us an email with your CV and cover letter to hello@brandcasthealth.com, or ask us a question using the form below.