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Marketing Coordinator - Events

Wunderman Thompson

Department: Client Services

Expertise: Communications

Location: Beirut, Lebanon

Who we are:

At Wunderman Thompson we exist to inspire growth for ambitious brands. Part creative agency, part consultancy and part technology company, our experts provide end-to-end capabilities at a global scale to deliver inspiration across the entire brand and customer experience.

We are 20,000 strong in 90 markets around the world; our people bring together creative storytelling, diverse perspectives, inclusive thinking, and highly specialized vertical capabilities to drive growth for our clients. We offer deep expertise across the entire customer journey, including communications, commerce, consultancy, CRM, CX, data, production, and technology.

Marketing Coordinator Events plans and executes digital events. In this role MC Events acts primarily as project manager who co-ordinates internal WT resources, stakeholders and third-party vendors.

Responsibilities:

      A- Events Consultation & Planning

  • Participate in events planning & scheduling
  • Provide support on different types of events in line with brand' corporate guidelines
  • Provide consultation on Event Platforms (ON24, Teams) & internal event management tools to internal and external stakeholders
  • Consult stakeholders on situations that require additional reviews and approvals

     B- Events Preparation

  • Act as Project Manager with full responsibility for making event successfully happening
  • Co-ordinate all parties involved in an event – WT and stakeholders and third parties
  • Manage event participants agenda
  • Manage event assets, e. g. videos and presentations

     C- Events Execution & Post-Events Activities

  • Execute events from start to finish in-line with guidelines and procedures
  • Provide chat moderation support
  • Manage post-event participants agenda
  • Provide reporting and insights from the event

      D- Stakeholder Management

  • Educate internal and external stakeholders on the Program Events agenda and topics
  • Act as advisor on tools used for events planning and execution
  • Share best practices and success stories, engage in knowledge sharing and continuous improvement of our services

Required skills & competencies:

  • Ideally 3+ years experience in execution of any marketing-related initiatives, incl. 2+ year experience in events management, project or account management role
  • High level of compliance with company rules & processes, e. g. personal data protection or brand guidelines
  • Proven project management skills & experience, readiness to assume responsibility for own KPIs, track activities progress and meet critical deadlines
  • Solid skills in Microsoft tools and software: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams
  • Solid command skills and ability to share often complex information in structured way
  • Comfort in dealing with client's and third-party stakeholders
  • Ability to simultaneously manage multiple events and activities, and ability to prioritize urgent and important tasks
  • A strong team player with ability to establish working relations with culturally diverse internal and external partners
  • Strong in problem solving skills and orientation to detail
  • Fluent English and Arabic is essential

At Wunderman Thompson, we are committed to actively building a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued and heard, and is treated with dignity and respect.  As leaders and creative partners across industries, it is our responsibility to cultivate an environment reflective of our greatest asset; our people. We believe that this commitment inspires growth and delivers equitable outcomes for everyone as well as the clients and communities we serve.

Wunderman Thompson is a WPP agency.  For more information, please visit our website and follow Wunderman Thompson on our social channels via Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram.  

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