ITP Media Group (ITP) is one of the largest media companies in the Middle East, with a portfolio of more than 80 brands. Th e company delivers quality up to date content to its readers, viewers, delegates and guests through digital, print, events, awards, video content, social media platforms and social media influencers. These brands include major international and regional names such as Time Out, Arabian Business, Harper’s Bazaar, Construction Week, Esquire and GQ.
We are looking for an upbeat, creative, and proactive Events Manager to be based out of our office in Riyadh.
The ideal candidate will have experience and understanding of live experiences, activations and events for our portfolio of brands including Arabian Business, Time Out, Harper’s Bazaar Saudi, Construction Week, Esquire Saudi, and many more.
We’re looking for a creative personality who can independently manage multiple projects, meet deadlines and work to budget. The ideal candidate loves creating an event strategy as much as rolling up their sleeves to do the production work and will also assume responsibility for flawless execution of agreed-upon sponsor elements. ITP is looking for someone who can bring ideas and creativity to our events calendar, and who can drive revenue through innovative sponsor and customer solutions. This is a client facing role.
Requirements
Requirements:
Experience in event planning, strategy and hands-on execution
Taste and an aesthetic sensibility that pairs well with our brands, and an enthusiasm for the range of personalities we work with, from fashion and celebrities to business people and artists
Superior client management
Experience managing suppliers, sponsors, and other stakeholders
Experience negotiating contracts and agreements
Experience managing a budget
Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, internally and externally
A modern understanding of what makes an event successful—social-media expertise a plus
Enthusiastic, driven, creative and able to work on own initiative but a strong team player
Proficient in Keynote, PowerPoint, Word, Excel
Languages: Fluent Arabic and English
Benefits
Being an ITP employee is an opportunity to be part of the largest content creation house in the region and provides the luxury of working with global brands and experienced industry leaders. To ensure we invest in the development of our team, employees are given access to a variety of learning resources and exciting career development opportunities.
We believe in recognizing the passionate efforts of our team members. Our employees are rewarded by competitive tax-free remuneration, medical insurance and a generous leave entitlement scheme. ITP employees also enjoy a variety of staff offers at many local restaurants, salons, hotels and service providers