Sr. Event Specialist

Verisk Analytics • Boston, MA

107d

About The Position

The Experiential Marketing team at Verisk is passionate about creating meaningful brand experiences. Whether leading a Verisk-hosted event or conference, designing immersive office activations, or piloting innovative experiential technologies, this team plays a critical role in advancing Verisk's brand and business goals. As a Sr. Specialist, Experiential Marketing, you will support both the operational and project management functions of the team and serve as a hands-on lead for key events. You bring experience in event planning and execution, project management, data-driven event analytics, and executive communications. You'll collaborate closely with leaders across Marketing and the Extreme Events business unit. This role is based in Boston with an in-office presence of 2 days per week, and additional days as needed to support office events. Ability to travel up to 20% and work overtime or irregular hours as needed to support business needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in events, marketing, communications, business, or related field.
• Minimum 4 years of event experience.
• 1+ years of project management experience, preferably within events or marketing.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel and PowerPoint) and project management tools (e.g., Workfront).
• Experience with invoice processing, purchase orders, and credit card reconciliation.
• Comfortable managing budgets, tracking expenses, and preparing reports.

Nice To Haves

• Team player with high emotional intelligence and a collaborative mindset.
• Proactive and organized, with a can-do attitude and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Strategic thinker with a passion for operational excellence and continuous improvement.
• Curious and adaptable, eager to learn and grow in a fast-paced environment.
• Creative problem-solver who brings fresh ideas and initiative.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support internal and client-facing event initiatives, including an annual 400-person internal kick-off event, monthly town halls, and local client events.
• Coordinate all event logistics including catering, room setup, AV coordination, vendor management, transportation, and overall event project management.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for Boston-based events, ensuring alignment with company culture and employee experience goals.
• Help manage the operational aspects of event contracting, including leading and supporting the development and execution of Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for event vendors and venues.
• Manage the end-to-end review and approval process for more than 50 event contracts.
• Ensure all contracts comply with procurement policies, budgetary guidelines, and legal standards.
• Partner with legal, finance, and procurement teams to mitigate risk, negotiate favorable terms, and optimize vendor relationships.
• Maintain organized documentation and tracking systems to support contract lifecycle management, reporting, and audit readiness.
• Participate in special projects across the Experiential Marketing function, including operations, strategy, and logistics.
• Attend planning meetings and cross-functional check-ins to gain exposure to integrated marketing and shared services teams.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve team efficiency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree