The PR Net, the premier network for marketing communications professionals, seeks a director of programming and special projects, to drive our expanding offering. The role is ideal for someone with a PR background who would like to shift roles but stay in the field. The candidate may also come from an events background but must have a good understanding of the PR and media landscape.
Responsibilities:
- Direct our marquee events throughout the year, including our one-day conference, media & PR networking events, ‘The PR Net 100’ and other industry awards programs
- Work with the company founder and programming manager to determine the direction of regular member programming and aid in implementing this
- Work on expansion and cultivation of new chapters for in-person programming
- Contribute to other special projects that further develop the brand and community
- Pitch sponsorship – both in-kind and financial
- Procure contributors (talent, brands, media) for events
- Create overview decks for each program
- Audience development for special events
- Manage budgets for each initiative
- Work with our developer to implement technical needs for each ticketed event or special project
- 7+ years in a PR or events role
- Exceptional organizational and communication skills
- Articulate negotiator and resourceful problem solver
- Strong knowledge of core event production elements, terms and processes
- Ability to take initiative, multi-task, and work in a fast-paced environment
- Proficiency with Canva, G Suite Apps, MS Office
- Experience managing budgets
- Media relationships a big plus
- Experience running events logistics such as procuring and managing vendors, creating invite lists, liaising with stakeholders
- Appetite to work with a fast-paced startup environment
- Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent work experience
$85-110K salary depending on experience
This role is ideally for someone New York based; however, it is remote and with a very flexible schedule. Some in-person meetings will be required, and it is an option to be in office up to 3 days a week, if preferred.
