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Title: Webinar Event Planner (12 Month Contract)
Business Unit: Corporate Marketing
Location: Charlotte, NC or London, UK
Barings is a leading global financial services firm dedicated to meeting the evolving investment and capital needs of our clients and customers. Through active asset management and direct origination, we provide innovative solutions and access to differentiated opportunities across public and private capital markets. A subsidiary of MassMutual, Barings maintains a strong global presence with business and investment professionals located across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific.
Job Summary
We are looking for a virtual event planner to join the corporate marketing team. The team manages both in-person and virtual events with a focus on exceeding stakeholder expectations and enhancing client experience.
Primary Responsibilities
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Coordinate the logistics, technology, and seamless execution of hybrid and virtual events (investor updates, webinars, AGMs and hybrid conferences)
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Proactively schedule and agree speakers for reoccurring investor updates throughout the year
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Setup and manage virtual events/webinars in various platforms (ON24, Zoom, CVENT)
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Manage lists on Salesforce and communicate effectively with internal cross-functional teams
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Build invitations and event microsites
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Ensure all content and marketing is approved by compliance
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Host prep sessions/rehearsals, briefing senior stakeholders on best practice
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Produce live events or recording sessions, quickly solving problems as they arise
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Develop virtual event feedback surveys and post-event reports
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Stay up-to-date on virtual event trends and implement changes to improve the quality of Barings’ hybrid and virtual events
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Provide onsite support for hybrid events where required
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Provide ad-hoc support for corporate marketing and events colleagues
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree, in related field - or equivalent experience
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3+ years of marketing/event planning experience preferred
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In-depth knowledge of virtual/hybrid events
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Experience using ON24 and CVENT preferred
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Strong project management skills, detail-oriented and ability to manage deadlines
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Excellent written and oral communication skills are essential, as well as multitasking and troubleshooting
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Demonstrated ability to juggle multiple tasks and work in a fast-paced environment
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Barings is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer; Minority/Female/Age/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Individual with Disability/Protected Veteran. We welcome all persons to apply.