Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $70,000.00 - $80,000.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Group medical
Dental
vision plans
Life insurance
short-term disability insurance
long-term disability insurance
401k with employer match
cutting-edge work environment
Job Description
Scoop News Group is a prominent leader in the public sector technology media landscape, consisting of well-recognized media brands such as AIScoop, FedScoop, DefenseScoop, CyberScoop, StateScoop, and EdScoop. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., Scoop News Group has established a reputation for producing high-quality news products that serve a diverse audience interested in government technology, defense, cybersecurity, and education sectors. The company prides itself on maintaining an energetic, collaborative, and friendly work environment right in the heart of downtown Washington. Scoop News Group’s commitment extends beyond journalism to hosting innovative and highly anticipated events that bring together industry leaders, government officials, vendors,... Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- minimum of 2 years experience in event planning or coordination
- strong organizational and project management skills
- proficiency in communication both written and verbal
- ability to multitask and handle fast-paced work environment
- customer service orientation
- knowledge of event management software is beneficial
- willingness to travel for events
- attention to detail and problem-solving capabilities
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree, with a background in event management or hospitality preferred
- 2+ years event planning expertise
- excellent communication skills - outgoing and comfortable interacting with colleagues, attendees, and vendors via in-person, email, and phone
- outstanding writing and proofreading skills
- ability to work with minimal supervision and maintain deadlines, with excellent time management skills
- understanding and knowledge of the catering industry, including food and alcohol items
- ability to travel to events when necessary
- experience working with senior-level executives a plus
- experience working with event management and registration platforms a plus
Job Duties
- Plan and execute small and large-scale in-person, hybrid, and virtual events in coordination with the events team
- oversee attendee experience and management including managing event registration, maintaining attendee database, and attendee communication
- manage internal and external events calendar
- provide customer support to event registrants
- collaborate with staff, speakers, vendors, attendees, and sponsors to ensure event success and customer satisfaction
- strategize with staff to achieve excellent event attendance
- coordinate catering, equipment, technical, and logistical needs for events, including scheduling, menus, decor, and entertainment
- prepare and process invoices and financial records and maintain budgets relating to events
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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