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Event Specialist
Lee Enterprises
Lincoln, NE, United States
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Description
Position at Lincoln Journal Star
The Lincoln Journal Star is seeking an experienced event specialist who can tackle event strategy, sales, and operations. The right candidate will be skilled in driving revenue, detail-oriented, and creative and should be prepared to help manage highly visible, large-scale events. This position includes a competitive base salary and an unlimited bonus potential.
Core Responsibilities (including, but not limited to):
• Own and drive logistics for large-scale custom and signature events;
• Develop new and engaging event plans and strategies that scale;
• Drive sales to meet all event revenue goals;
• Monitor expenses to ensure target OCF on all events is achieved
Basic Qualifications
• Minimum 3+ years' experience on large-scale events;
• Superior oral and written communication skills with an innate attention to detail;
• Ability to manage time and juggle multiple priorities to execute high quality deliverables;
• Ability to work with all levels of employees, including senior leaders
• Proven track record of setting and achieving revenue goals
Preferred Qualifications
• Event management experience is highly preferred;
• Previous budget responsibility and contract negotiation experience;
• Previous media sales and/or event sales experience
Lincoln Journal Star provides a meaningful work environment for our employees, rewards innovation and risk-taking, and offers opportunities for career development. As part of Lee Enterprises, the Lincoln Journal Star offers excellent earnings potential and benefits. We are an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace. All applicants considered for employment must pass a post-offer drug screen and background/DMV check prior to commencing employment.
Please apply online at www.journalstar.com/workhere. Please submit a cover letter and resume.