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Examine the world and bring it to others.
Be part of the team being part of the team responsible for producing first class live events and experiences for Dow Jones, The Wall Street Journal and WSJ | Barron's Group. The Dow Jones events team produce and design virtual, in person and hybrid events of all shapes, sizes and formats, bringing our brands to life for our members, our clients and our colleagues. At the heart of it all is live journalism, connecting our audiences with newsmakers and big ideas, via ambitious experiences.
This position is a great opportunity for a talented and motivated event coordinator to join the Dow Jones events team. Our ideal candidate will have an eye for detail, and be self-motivated with strong communication skills. As well as being extremely well organized, you should be a creative problem solver, stay calm under pressure, and be capable of multitasking. You will also be someone who enjoys being part of a team, and can build relationships with many different types of people.
You will:
Provide logistical support to the Dow Jones events team to ensure effective and successful planning and delivery of events
Provide event day support including event set up and registration, attendee engagement and communication plans
Create and manage project plans
Support venue and platform research, demos and site visits
Industry and competitive research
Secure collateral associated with confirmed event participants and editorial hosts including photos and bios etc
Ensure that attendee records are properly recorded in event software management system
Provide event day support including event set up and registration, attendee engagement and communication plans
Work closely with the team to support the financial workflow for events and the events team, supporting the team with event budgeting and reconciliation
Additional responsibilities may include assisting with other meeting schedules, event-related correspondence, travel planning, and onsite participation at events
Oversee events inventory, keeping track of kit and assets
Partner cross-functionally with teams across Dow Jones.
You Have:
Comfortable and confident when supporting members of events team, and sharing ideas and experiences
A positive, problem solving attitude
Interest in experiential activations, production, event planning, and/or hospitality a plus
Thrives in a team environment
Ability to manage multiple projects in a changing and fast paced environment
Communicate clearly and effectively,
A good understanding of MS Office, google applications, and data analytics is advantageous
Exceptional eye for detail
Project management skills and experience
Proficiency in Chinese (Cantonese or Mandarin) is preferred
Reasonable accommodation: Dow Jones, Making Careers Newsworthy - We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.EEO/AA/M/F/Disabled/Vets. Dow Jones is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, in our job application and/or interview process. If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application, due to a disability, email us at talentresourceteam@dowjones.com. Please put "Reasonable Accommodation" in the subject line and provide a brief description of the type of assistance you need. This inbox will not be monitored for application status updates.
Business Area: Dow Jones - Luxury & Events
Job Category: Marketing & Product Management
Union Status:
Non-Union role
Since 1882, Dow Jones has been finding new ways to bring information to the world’s top business entities. Beginning as a niche news agency in an obscure Wall Street basement, Dow Jones has grown to be a worldwide news and information powerhouse, with prestigious brands including The Wall Street Journal, Dow Jones Newswires, Factiva, Barron’s, MarketWatch and Financial News.
This longevity and success is due to a relentless pursuit of accuracy, depth and innovation, enhanced by the wisdom of past experience and a solid grasp on the future ahead. More than its individual brands, Dow Jones is a modern gateway to intelligence, with innovative technology, advanced data feeds, integrated solutions, expert research, award-winning journalism and customizable apps and delivery systems to bring the information that matters most to customers, when and where they need it, every day.
Req ID: 45819
