Scoop News Group is expanding and is seeking a talented events professional to join our team as Events Coordinator. The Events Coordinator will coordinate with attendees, sponsors, and vendors, maintain event registration, manage event organization and inventory, strategize to achieve event success and the best possible attendance, and perform other duties related to organizing and hosting small and large scale virtual/hybrid/in-person events.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Plan and execute small and large-scale in-person, hybrid, and virtual events in coordination with the events team
• Oversee attendee experience and management including managing event registration, maintaining attendee database, and attendee communication
• Manage SNG’s internal and external events calendar
• Provide customer support to event registrants
• Collaborate with SNG staff, speakers, vendors, attendees, and sponsors to ensure event success and customer satisfaction
• Strategize with staff to achieve excellent event attendance
• Coordinate catering, equipment, technical, and logistical needs for events, including scheduling, menus, decor, and entertainment
• Prepare and process invoices and financial records and maintain budgets relating to events

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:

• Will have a passion for creating successful, well-hosted, and fun events
• Will possess a high level of attention to detail and organization, and an aptitude for project management
• Will be creative and inquisitive, with an entrepreneurial spirit
• Will be self-motivated and able to work well in a less-structured, fast-paced environment with a small team
• Will possess a customer service orientation and will thrive on helping events and sponsors succeed
• Will see no job as too small and is willing to wear multiple hats

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree, with a background in event management or hospitality preferred
• 2+ years event planning expertise
• Excellent communication skills - outgoing and comfortable interacting with colleagues, attendees, and vendors via in-person, email, and phone
• Outstanding writing and proofreading skills
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and maintain deadlines, with excellent time management skills
• Understanding and knowledge of the catering industry, including food and alcohol items
• Ability to travel to events when necessary
• Experience working with senior-level executives a plus
• Experience working with event management and registration platforms a plus

OUR CULTURE
Generosity is at the heart of everything Scoop News Group (SNG) does. And, we consider our team to be the heartbeat of the organization — our most treasured asset. As such, we invest deeply in creating a positive, vibrant and supportive environment where our personnel can thrive, grow and expand their careers.

The SNG culture is warm and friendly, built around a welcoming and familial team of professionals. We work hard, play hard and like to have fun whenever we can. To celebrate company and personal milestones, such as birthdays and “workiversaries,” SNG regularly hosts monthly catered lunches, happy hours, and other gatherings.

More about Scoop News Group
Scoop News Group (www.scoopnewsgroup.com) is the leading public sector tech media company in the country. Built on a foundation of award-winning journalism, we are the community's platform for education and collaboration through news, TV, radio and events.

Scoop News Group is headquartered in Washington, D.C., and our employees are committed both to producing the highest quality news products and producing highly- anticipated events while maintaining an energetic, fun, friendly, and collaborative environment in our downtown office.

Benefits
Scoop News Group has an awesome team and a fun, fast-paced work environment. Our employees are also eligible for robust benefits including a group medical plan, dental and vision, life, short and long-term disability insurance, 401K, year-end bonuses, company-sponsored professional development opportunities and a gadget friendly, cutting-edge work environment. Compensation is competitive, and will be based on holding the skills, knowledge and experience.

Get Noticed
If you're detail-oriented, have a passion for events and are looking to join an innovative, growing company, please e-mail your resume to careers@scoopnewsgroup.com with the subject “Events Coordinator, Scoop News Group” in the subject field.