What's the role? We are seeking an experienced, exceptionally organised event manager to join our team on a 12-month contract, starting from mid to late February 2025 The chosen candidate will be responsible for ensuring all event programs excite and engage audiences, while creating memorable experiences that align with News Corp Australia's strategy. As an Event Manager, you will be responsible for the production and flawless execution of events across various brands, predominantly The Courier-Mail, Advertiser, Gold Coast Bulletin and more. This role is situated within News Corp's dynamic Events and Experiences team. Our experiential programs lie at the core of the brands we represent, forging emotional and memorable connections with our consumers. This role is highly fulfilling and suited for those with a proactive, creative and diligent work ethic. If you possess these qualities, this opportunity is perfect for you. Key responsibilities: - Manage all end to end event production requirements and the seamless activation of virtual and in-person events, primarily focusing on Queensland, South Australia and regional masthead brands - Ensure all events are implemented and activated successfully to the customer and client expectations, including the seamless integration of sponsor deliverables - Work closely with the Head of Event Marketing and Event Marketing Manager on the development and execution of the experiential growth strategy for key brands - Support the Events & Experiences team to deliver the FY25-FY26 events roadmap to achieve the intended campaign goals for each project or masthead - Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders across different divisions to ensure all events are successfully delivered on brand including C-Suite Executives, Editorial, Sales, Product, and Creative - Assist in all end to end customer planning and touchpoints to ensure alignment to event strategies - Contribute to the post campaign analysis and reporting, present & implement revised operational learnings after each event - Contribute to a culture that is innovative, customer focused and reflects the News Corp and team values Who are you? - Ideally 5 years experience as an Event Manager or Event Producer - A passionate project manager with extensive experience in end to end project creation and activation of multi-channel campaigns, event management is key - Experience in dealing with multiple stakeholders including sponsor management for consumer events - An organised leader with excellent time management and attention to detail - A confident decision maker who weighs up alternatives according to their likely impact on the team / function, can work under pressure and react accordingly in environments that can be sensitive and time pressured. - Flexibility to travel for event delivery - Proactive attitude who is up for any challenge or task - Skilled in GSuite What's in it for you: - Onsite cafe and brand discounts - Volunteer and birthday leave - Collaborative environment - A friendly but experienced team who you will learn and grow from - Opportunity to work on nationally recognised brands - Opportunity to innovate, challenge the norm and pioneer the way forward - Variety of work where no two days are the same - and we mean it - Make a difference as part of Australia's most influential media organisation News Benefits News Benefits is our way of saying thank you to our people for their valued contribution to News, our audiences, clients and communities. Thanking them for the great things they do daily, for the greater good of Australia. Our benefits include: - Exclusively ours - Access to publications and products from across the News Corp family - Health & wellbeing - Advice, support and facilities for healthy minds and bodies (including an onsite gym at our Adelaide, Brisbane & Sydney offices) - Time off - News offers a range of leave options to support your personal needs and moments that matter in life: Parental leave, Birthday leave, Volunteer leave, Career break and Compassionate leave. - Helping you grow - Development opportunities (including diversity and inclusion - focused education series) and recognition - Financial wellbeing - Support on making the most of your money - Perks & discounts - Exclusive offers across a range of products and services - Giving back - Make a difference to our communities. - Workplace Inclusion and facilities - Engage with your passions through various employee-resource groups and accessibility to multi-faith quiet rooms & parents' rooms Who are we? We are Australia's number one and most influential media organisation with more than 150 prestige brands across news, sport and lifestyle. Each month more than 17 million Australians choose to consume news and information from our digital and print products - more than any other media group in Australia. Diversity strengthens our national teams and newsroom as we seek to tell stories that represent the communities of Australia. Our people make us unique, and so we are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability or gender identity. Applicants of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply What's next? Apply now or for more information on careers at News Corp Australia visit www.newscorpaustralia.com/careers Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion We know that diversity strengthens our teams and newsrooms as we seek to tell stories that represent the diverse communities of Australia that we serve. Our people make us unique and we all have a story. We encourage people of all ages, backgrounds, races, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, abilities and gender identities to apply. Inclusion is important to us and we want everyone at News to bring their whole-selves to work. If you require any accommodations or adjustments throughout the recruitment process, or would like to outline which pronouns you prefer, please feel free to let us know. If you require any accommodations or adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please feel free to let us know. For more information regarding Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at NewsCorp Australia please visit www.newscorpaustralia.com/careers under the DEI section. Category: State & Community Mastheads We are proud to be Australia's most impactful media group, we're even prouder of what we stand for: Together, we inform, advocate and inspire all Australians, for a better Australia. With over 150 brands across news, sport and lifestyle, backed by a team of more than 5,000 dedicated people across the country, News Corp Australia is trusted by over 17 million Australians a month to provide the information and inspiration they seek across multiple digital, video, audio and print platforms. Renowned for world-class journalism and marketing services nationally and internationally, we are passionate, creative and dynamic. We offer a fast-paced environment that encourages individuals to take control of their future and challenge themselves in ever-changing fields.