Career of the Week – Event Manager

Event Manager 

Are you someone who enjoys planning and organizing social events? Do you like networking with different people? If so, a career as an Event manager might be for you. Event managers plan, promote and run events, such as conferences, for a variety of clients. 

Event Managers may do some or all of the following: 

• develop concepts for an event 

• work closely with clients, contractors, staff and volunteers 

• train volunteers 

• create plans and documentation for the event 

• work out and manage a budget for the event 

• book the venue or venues, and event equipment 

• promote and market the event to media and relevant target groups 

• oversee the running of the event 

• deal with enquiries about the event 

• organize funding, sponsorship and ticketing for the event 

• evaluate the event and process. 

Check out the video below for more information: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BH2BvTKS2jY&t=39s

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