PR & Global Events Specialist

Channel Partners • Chicago, IL

5d • $45,000 - $50,000

About The Position

Channel Partners is seeking a Global PR & Events Specialist to join the Global PR team, based in Chicago. This role supports the planning and execution of PR and global experiential events, with a strong focus on research, logistics, and operational support. You’ll work closely with the Motorola (client) PR team and cross-functional partners to support global product launches, trade shows, and internal events. This role is ideal for someone who is highly organized, detail-oriented, and eager to grow within global events, external comms and experiential marketing.

Requirements

• 2 years of experience in events, marketing, communications, or a related field
• Experience supporting event logistics, hotel bookings, or venue research is strongly preferred
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Comfort working with spreadsheets, timelines, and detailed planning documents
• Interest in global events and experiential marketing
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and reliable
• A strong team player who enjoys collaborating across teams
• Comfortable managing multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Curious, proactive, and eager to learn about global events and experiential marketing
• Open to travel up to 20% of the time

Responsibilities

• Event Research & Logistics Support
• Research, source, and support the booking of venues for global events, including product launches, trade shows, and internal meetings
• Research, source, book, and manage hotel room blocks for global staff and leadership, ensuring accuracy and efficiency
• Support site research and preparation for venue visits and site checks
• Assist with event logistics planning, including schedules, transportation coordination, and on-site needs
• Trade Shows & Lenovo Collaboration
• Collaborate with Lenovo events teams to support Motorola’s presence at global trade shows
• Assist with planning and execution logistics tied to shared Lenovo/Motorola trade show environments
• Support coordination across teams to ensure Motorola requirements are reflected within master trade show plans
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Work closely with internal partners across Brand, Social Media, and Product Marketing to support PR and event needs
• Support alignment with Brand to ensure event elements follow Motorola brand guidelines
• Assist senior team members with day-to-day coordination and execution tasks
• Pre, During & Post-Event Support
• Order, prepare and ship products for PR events and tradeshows
• Support on-site event execution, including registration, staff coordination, and logistics
• Assist with post-event recaps by collecting feedback, notes, and learnings from internal teams
• Finance & Budget Support
• Assist with tracking spend against budget throughout the event lifecycle
• Partner closely with Finance, Procurement and external agencies to ensure accurate, invoicing, timely payments and compliance with internal policies
• Monitor contracts, purchase orders, and expense approvals, ensuring financial accuracy and audit readiness

Benefits

• Competitive weekly pay with bonus potential
• Health and wellness benefits plans
• Flexible vacation and holiday policies
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Auto and technology allowance
• Referral bonus
• Tax savings with flexible spending accounts for parking, transit, dependents, and healthcare costs
• Opportunity to work with a growing company that actively rewards and promotes its employee

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees