Your Team
News Live is the events engine for News UK, producing more than 200 events each year that bring our brands to life for audiences, clients, and stakeholders. We operate as a high-performance events engine—seamlessly scalable to match the ambition and pace of the business. Excellence is never accidental; it’s created by people who care deeply, think smartly, and work with intent. We exist to bring our brands and journalism to life through live experiences and to foster genuine connections on and off stage that inspire people to part with their time and money.
Your Role
As an Event Manager, you are a dynamic delivery specialist within the News Live engine, accountable for the seamless execution of small-to-medium scale events across our iconic brands. This role requires an organised, high-energy executor ready to take the next step in their career. You will thrive on the details and turn a project plan into a world-class live experience. Reporting into the team leadership, you will lead on smaller activations while collaborating as a core member of the team on larger-scale projects, ensuring every touchpoint reflects our world-renowned journalism.
Day to day You Will
- Take ownership of assigned events, moving from initial brief through to execution and strategic post‑event analysis.
- Create and manage detailed project timelines, ensuring all critical milestones are met by the wider team.
- Act as a primary contact for event stakeholders, managing expectations and ensuring high levels of satisfaction.
- Collaborate with designers and agencies to align production with the creative vision of our brands.
- Develop financial acumen by managing forecasting, billing, and spend reconciliation to ensure project success.
- Offer creative solutions to logistical challenges, acting as a trusted advisor on event feasibility and propositions.
- Build trust with internal teams like Editorial, Commercial, and Marketing to provide guidance on production.
- Negotiate with suppliers and venues to secure high‑quality services that drive value.
- Utilise project management tools like Smartsheet and Slack daily to maintain real‑time transparency.
- Lead on‑site delivery, overseeing stakeholders, suppliers, and setup to ensure a perfect attendee experience.
What we’re looking for from you
- Proven experience in organising events and a readiness to lead your own projects.
- Financial literacy, with experience managing project budgets and a desire to own the bottom line.
- A passion for media, with a demonstrable understanding of how live events bring journalism to life.
- Exceptional multitasking skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple projects in a fast‑paced environment.
- A collaborative spirit, enjoying work within diverse project groups and internal departments.
- Clear communication, capable of producing regular reports on evaluation, ticket sales, and feedback.
- Creative problem‑solving, applied to the unique logistical challenges of live events.
- Flexibility to travel and work evenings or weekends as required by the event calendar.
If you think you have what it takes but don’t tick every requirement on the list, please do apply.
Hybrid Work Model
At News UK, we embrace a hybrid work model, currently requiring a minimum of three days per week in the office. This approach fosters collaboration, innovation, and team spirit within our workspace. Certain roles may necessitate additional in‑office days; please discuss this with your recruiter for specific requirements.
Benefits
- Private medical insurance including coverage for pre‑existing conditions
- Discounted gym memberships, free ClassPass at Home, weekly in‑person/virtual exercise classes
- Bikes for Work and Electric Car scheme
- Up to 60% discount on Harper Collins books
- Maternity leave up to 18 weeks full basic salary & paternity leave up to 2 weeks
- Access to exclusive events and competitions with exciting brands such as talkSPORT, Virgin Radio UK & The Times. Weekly virtual panel chats with top journalists and celebrities
- Access to wellbeing benefits such as EAP, physio/massage and counselling
- A generous pension scheme with employer contributions of up to 5%
- Wide range of training available, plus full LinkedIn Learning access
- 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays and up to 4 volunteering days per year
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
We are committed to representing the rich variety of voices that make up our society and to ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to contribute and thrive. We champion a culture where everyone can succeed and where diversity is celebrated.
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