Contract Event Manager

Bisnow•New York City, NY

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

This is an hourly role based in the NYC area, requiring availability to support both partial and full-day events weekly across other markets in the U.S. and Canada. Bisnow will provide a calendar of all event dates in advance, and flexibility to travel for Bisnow events is essential. This role will cover upwards of 12 events in Q4, at approximately 15 hours per event. This is a contract-based role through June 2027, with strong potential to go permanent. This is a hybrid position based at 123 William Street, New York, NY 10038. Bisnow is the leading B2B media platform powering the commercial real estate industry. We connect CRE professionals through award-winning news, high-impact events, marketing solutions, recruiting services, and sales enablement tools that drive real business results. With 1.7M+ subscribers and 400+ events annually across 47 markets in the U.S., Canada, the UK, Ireland, and the Netherlands, we don’t just cover the industry, we help move it forward. We inform. We connect. We create opportunities that turn into deals. Global mindset. Hyper-local execution.

Requirements

1 - 4 years of Live Event Coordination or Management experience required
Entrepreneurial mindset, self discipline, organized and ambitious work ethic
A positive and energetic attitude with exceptional communication skills
Ability to work with a high-energy, sales-team
Flexibility matched with dependability
Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and must not require Bisnow's sponsorship to continue to work legally in the United States.

Responsibilities

Facilitate all on-site coordination for Bisnow events for our DICE live events.
Ensure that venues, AV, catering and party rental are all confirmed prior to the event; ability to work on tight deadlines.
Establish and maintain relationships with vendors & venue staff within our targeted markets.
Order/pick up name-tags and signage prior to the event and set up registration before guests arrive.
Bring all event signage and material to event space prior to the start of the event, set-up event materials, and ensure that all is safely removed from the event once concluded.
Manage on-site ticket requests and charges through Bisnow's square account.
Coordinate with Bisnow Clients who are sponsoring the event to ensure that they are pleased and supported throughout the entire process.
Provide social media, marketing and sales support (event videos, photos and sponsor presentations) to internal teams.
Work with party rental vendors to set up Stage, Chairs and AV.
Research and understand competitive conferences to ultimately finalize conference dates/times.

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance - effective the 1st of the month following your start date.
Short and Long Term Disability Insurance - this includes maternity and paternity leaves as well.
401K Profit Sharing Plan
Flexible Spending Account
Health Savings Account
Dependent Care Account
Unlimited Vacation Days
7 days paid sick leave
9 paid Holidays
Referral Bonus Program
Pet Friendly Offices