Time Out is the trusted global platform that inspires and enables people to experience the best of the city. Operating in 107 cities, across 39 countries, it has an average monthly global audience reach of over 111 million across all platforms.
No one knows the city like Time Out because we’ve been discovering the brilliant and searching out the secret and extraordinary since 1968 in locations across the globe. If you want to know about food, attractions, art, culture, shopping and nightlife, then Time Out is your social companion. With a world-class digital platform and top-quality curated content, Time Out connects brands and local businesses to the city.
Events Coordinator
We are seeking an Events Coordinator who will be our go-to for planning and executing Time Out Shanghaisponsored events and activities. This person will also act as a primary point of contact as well as a liaison between our clients and Time Out.
Much like the Time Out brand, this person knows everything that’s happening and exciting in Shanghai. She/he will create custom experiences and offerings for our clients to ensure that they are the first to know about Time Out’s newest features and events as well as producing top-shelf, branded events for our audience.
Responsibilities
- Create, plan and execute successful Time Out sponsored events
- Cultivate and maintain strategic relationships with the Time Out Shanghai client base
- Partner with Commercial, Editorial and Marketing teams to provide custom offerings to our clients and events for the public
- Lead a unified approach to focus on offerings in the following key verticals
(a) bars, hotels and hospitality
(b) travel
- Ensure these relationships contribute to delivering a core sum of revenue, enabling overall targets to be hit
- Create exclusive, presale opportunities for clients to take part in
- Attend meetings and events Monday to Friday, after office hours and sometimes on the weekends
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree
- 2-3 years of experience in a digital media or entertainment/lifestyle environment
- Demonstrated track record of event planning, as well as maintaining strong client relationships
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Strong knowledge of and passion for Shanghai culture, arts, entertainment, lifestyles and locations
This role is full time and based from the office. To apply, please email your CV and cover letter to Cat Nelson at Catn.timeout@gmail.com and Terry Meng at Terrymeng@timeoutcn.com.