Events Coordinator

Dow Jones is a global provider of news and business information, delivering content to consumers and organizations around the world across multiple formats, including print, digital, mobile and live events. Dow Jones has produced unrivaled quality content for more than 125 years and today has one of the world’s largest news gathering operations globally.

This position is a great opportunity for a talented and motivated event coordinator to join the Dow Jones events team. Our ideal candidate will have an eye for detail, be self-motivated with strong communication skills. As well as being extremely well organized, you should be a creative problem solver, stay calm under pressure, and be capable of multi-tasking. You will also be someone who enjoys being part of a team, and can build relationships with many different types of people with tact and courtesy. This position will support the whole events team and reports directly to the Events Director, US.

* Scheduling meetings with various Dow Jones events stakeholders and external Dow Jones partners, * Providing logistical support to the Dow Jones events team to ensure effective and successful planning and delivery of events, * Completing the following tasks in association with each event: * Create and manage project plans, * Assist with venue research and site visits, * Support with market and competitive research, * Secure collateral associated with confirmed event participants and editorial hosts including photos and bios etc, * Ensure that attendee records are properly recorded in event software management system, * Provide onsite event support including event set up and registration, * Additional responsibilities may include assisting with other meeting schedules, phones, event- related correspondence, travel planning, organizing work flow throughout the events team, and onsite participation at events.

* Degree or equivalent * Comfortable and confident to advise members of events team and share ideas and experiences, * A positive, problem solving attitude * Team player * Ability to multi task * Communicate clearly and effectively, * Strong knowledge of MS Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, * Attention to detail * Maintain relevant information by researching and reviewing publications and social media, * Update shared databases, * Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed * Create and revise procedures, recordkeeping systems, forms control, office layout, invoice management, and implement change. * Ensure operation of office equipment, call for service, and evaluate new techniques.