Event Content Manager, Tradeshows and Customer Events

Equinix

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About The Position

Equinix Global Events is seeking a highly experienced event content manager to join their award-winning team. This role is responsible for leading the overall strategy and seamless execution of Tier 1 Tradeshows, serving as the primary liaison between internal teams and external show management. The position drives the planning process as an expert in tradeshow sponsorships, exhibit execution, and affiliated events. The event content manager will partner with the Marketing Manager and other stakeholders to advise on activations aligned with show objectives and provide regular communications to the core planning team. This role manages the end-to-end tradeshow experience, including complex timelines, budgets, and deliverables, to produce world-class events that reflect industry trends and embody Equinix values. The Global Events team also plans and executes other company events, such as internal executive offsite meetings, global sales meetings, and customer events, which this role may be tasked to support.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with 7+ years of experience in corporate event management, including significant focus on trade show management
• Ability to learn and effectively use project management and collaboration tools including AirTable, Smartsheet, Microsoft Teams and Sharepoint
• Strong financial and project management skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities
• Ability to manage competing priorities with poise and professionalism
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 50%

Responsibilities

• Research and advise on event sponsorships, speaking opportunities, and brand activations that align with business goals
• Collaborate with event stakeholders to set the event strategy including objectives, key messaging, and vision for the event
• Propose and design exhibit booth layouts and floor plans to meet the show goals and objectives
• Collaborate with the design and creative services teams to produce custom branding assets
• Edit, proofread, and improve content messaging as needed
• Drive the planning process including owning the complete tradeshow overview
• Establish and maintain planning milestones, timelines, and communications frameworks to align cross functional teams
• Analyze attendee feedback to generate ideas that improve the overall experience
• Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to deliver work on time and within budget
• Maintain and manage milestones with cross-team dependencies in AirTable and Smartsheet

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program: An Employee Assistance program is available to all employees.
• Insurance: You may enroll in health, life, disability and voluntary plans that are designed for you and your eligible family members.
• Retirement: You and Equinix may contribute to a retirement plan to help you plan for your financial future.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays: You will receive an accrued amount of PTO each pay period along with various paid holidays for you to rest and recharge.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees