Events Programming Associate

The Real Deal • New York City, NY

16h

About The Position

The Events Programming Associate coordinates and executes programming for company-organized events, ensuring they are high-quality, engaging, and aligned with the company’s brand and values. The role contributes to event strategy and concepts, secures speakers, builds industry relationships, and coordinates with internal teams and external partners. It also requires staying current on event-programming trends and ensuring events comply with applicable laws and regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or a related field.
• Three years of experience in event planning and execution, with a record of successful events in the real estate industry or related markets.
• Strong leadership and team-management skills, including experience managing event producers and other staff members.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong project-management skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of event-planning software and tools.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other productivity tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implementing an inclusive event-programming strategy aligned with company objectives and brand.
• Provide guidance, direction, and support to ensure events meet high standards of quality and professionalism.
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, and editorial teams to determine topics and panel discussions and develop event concepts and themes aligned with the company’s brand and business goals.
• Identify and secure speakers for panels, keynote addresses, and video appearances by building relationships with real estate industry figures and encouraging their participation.
• Research potential speakers through interviews with reporters, management, and industry experts; event attendance; and relevant publications.
• Develop and maintain relationships with external vendors, sponsors, and partners to support event-programming initiatives.
• Stay up to date on industry trends and event-programming best practices and apply that knowledge to improve the company’s event offerings.
• Ensure events comply with applicable laws and regulations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level