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This role serves as the operational leader for the Events team, ensuring seamless execution while building scalable systems to support future growth.\nLocation\nWill work onsite 3 days a week from one of our larger offices: Chicago, New York City, Detroit or Houston. You'll be coming in-office three days a week. You must be able to travel within the US and internationally 30-50% with trips being typically in the 3-5 day range.\nPrimary Responsibilities\nPartner with Events leadership to develop and manage event budgets.\nLead venue sourcing and vendor negotiations while partnering with Events leadership on final recommendations and contract approvals.\nOversee food & beverage planning, production schedules, registration, signage, audiovisual coordination and all event logistics.\nPartner with Events leadership to develop event timelines, operational plans and resource allocation.\nDevelop and maintain standardized run-of-show documents, timelines and operational playbooks.\nDirect onsite event operations and proactively troubleshoot execution issues.\nManage relationships with production partners, venues and event vendors.\nLead, mentor and develop members of the event operations team.\nPartner with internal stakeholders to align event objectives, operational priorities and execution strategies.\nManage multiple events simultaneously while maintaining exceptional execution standards.\nEstablish operational best practices that improve efficiency, scalability and the attendee experience.\nSupport Events leadership with post-event operational reviews and continuous process improvements.\nLeverage event technology and registration platforms (Cvent preferred), along with project management tools, to improve planning, attendee experience and operational efficiency.\nIdeal Candidate\nAn experienced event operations leader with a proven track record producing conferences, executive events or large-scale business events. 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In addition to base salary, Crain also offers competitive benefits including retirement plan savings contributions and bonus opportunities based on individual and company performance.\n@CrainComm\nAbout Crain Communications:\nCrain Communications is a leading business news and information company with a portfolio of 24 media brands that provide indispensable coverage and data for professionals globally and across sectors, including advertising, automotive, energy, finance, healthcare, staffing, and workforce solutions. Many of Crain’s brands are the most influential media properties in the industries and communities they serve, including Ad Age, Automotive News, Pensions & Investments, Modern Healthcare, Staffing Industry Analysts, as well as Crain’s regional business brands. 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We can only employ a remote / \"work from home\" employee if they reside in one of these states: AZ, CA, CO, IL, MD, MA, MI, MN, NV, NY, NC, OH, OR, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI, and Washington, DC.\nA “hybrid” role would be a mix of in-office and remote work. There may be a specified schedule for coming into the office or it could be at the discretion of the employee with the manager’s approval, subject to change. \nEmployees who live within a reasonable commute distance from a Crain office are expected to work on-site 3 days per week.\nMany positions will also include work done in “the field.” Depending on the role, this may include conducting in-person interviews, attending work-related events, meeting with sources or clients. Specifics will be noted in the job posting but are subject to change as a role evolves. Employees may be exposed to adverse environmental conditions, specifically during field work. Other typical job functions are performed under conditions such as those found in general office work.\nTravel to cover news stories/events, meetings with clients, and to our geographically separated offices may be required. It is the nature of many positions to experience non-standard working hours and be on-call when needed for responding to email, meeting with clients, attending work-related events, story development or breaking news. Most employees perform work Monday through Friday, although early-morning, evening or weekend shifts may be required. Work schedule and travel requirements are subject to change as a role and needs evolve over time.\nPhysical Demands \nThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of many Crain jobs and are subject to change.\nPhysical activities will include frequent in-person or virtual interactions. 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