• Job Description

  Req#: R202564912

  Company

  Cox Enterprises

  Job Family Group

  Marketing

  Job Profile

  Events & Campaign Marketing Manager

  Management Level

  Manager - Non People Leader

  Flexible Work Option

  Hybrid - Ability to work remotely part of the week

  Travel %

  Yes, 15% of the time

  Work Shift

  Day

  Compensation

  Compensation includes a base salary of $90,100.00 - $150,100.00. The base salary may vary within the anticipated base pay range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include an incentive program.

  Job Description

  The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (AJC) is one of the most storied brands in journalism, with a legacy that stretches over a century. Our mission is to be the most essential and engaging source of news for the people of Atlanta, Georgia, and the South, and our vision is to transform this great institution into a modern media company.

  That’s where you come in.

  The Manager, AJC Experiences will be responsible for the oversight of the vision and logistics ensuring all AJC Events & Experiences are executed with excellence. He/she will provide a vision for executing events and programs with innovation and efficiency, build the framework for events, and liaise with senior leaders as well as a team of producers, event managers and specialists. He/she will oversee and refine the policies, processes, and tools to streamline our event execution, manage event budgets and drive reporting and analytics to communicate results.

  Please note: this person must be based in Atlanta, GA.

  In this position you will:

  • Oversee event vision, execution and logistics for all in-person and virtual events, brainstorming and implementing event plans and concepts

  • Oversee and execute all non-production event elements including venue research and selection, menus, entertainment, room layout, decor, signage and all related 3rd party resources

  • Create and maintain event strategy and vision while balancing innovation with cost efficiency

  • Oversee event budget, invoices, contracts and RFP vendor process

  • Create internal guideline events for the AJC in an effort to standardize certain processes and create turnkey execution

  • Continually evaluate successes and shortfalls of all planned events and adjust efforts as needed

  • Work closely with business leaders to establish clear business goal alignment for every event and measure the success against those goals

  • Work with analytics teams to understand audience metrics and ROI

  • Create post-event reports for senior leadership

  • Lead, empower and motivate our events team of freelancers and third-party resources who provide logistical and technical support

  • Develop event feedback surveys to better understand audiences

  • Collaborate with revenue teams to oversee relationships with event partners, including corporate sponsors to ensure partner needs are met

  • Research, recommend and solidify venues and all related details

  • Be a champion for the AJC brand, both internally and externally

  • Cultivate relationships and partnerships at all levels across the org

  • Provide Operational and Project Management support in the form of building timelines, managing project management software, creating and distributing detailed notes and next steps after meetings, and generally keeping multiple projects moving forward simultaneously

  Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Journalism, Communications, Management, Business Administration, Hospitality Management, Advertising, Marketing or a related field with at least six (6) years of experience. May have a Master’s degree with at least four (4) years of experience or Ph.D with at least 1 year of experience or must have at least 10 years of total experience in relevant fields.

  • 7 years of managing multiple, multi-faceted live events highly preferred

  • Proven track record of managing events on multiple platforms and with complex budgets

  • Requires proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Monday, Shoflo, Splash/Cvent, Slack, Teams, or related platforms.

  • Ability to lead and motivate a collaborative, fast-paced team

  • Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail

  • A multi-tasker who can roll up their sleeves and get in the trenches, with an ability to perform under pressure and meet deadlines

  • A friendly and positive personality who thrives in a dynamic environment

  • Ability to create and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to interact and provide recommendations to stakeholders, with strong presentation skills that outline a clear message and rationale

  • Goal-driven, can-do attitude

  • Strong communication and marketing skills

  Benefits

  The Company offers eligible employees the flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consistent with their duties, the company’s needs, and its obligations; seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year; and up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.

  About Us

  As our primary divisions Cox Automotive and Cox Communications drive new waves of innovation, Cox Enterprises is entering spaces like cleantech, healthcare, esports and more. We're a family business guided by a legacy of bold innovation that’s driven by those who want to make their mark. Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page. Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer – All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual’s age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. Cox provides reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with disability, unless such accommodations would cause an undue hardship.

  Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.

  
  

  
  

• About the company

  Cox Communications, Inc. is an American digital cable television provider, telecommunications and home automation services.

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