Description

The Events and Webinar Specialist is responsible for generating, acquiring, and preparing materials and information for use in the production of virtual, hybrid and live events, while driving brand awareness and exceptional customer experiences through productions and events in the D.C. Metro area. The duties of this role include planning, coordinating, hosting, and facilitating events with the Marketing Events Manager or Production Manager, supporting scheduling of both virtual and in-person events. The Specialist will also work closely with the Go-to-Market team on sponsorships, conferences, signature events, other industry, service line and regional events.

This role will support productions and gatherings in drafting content for promotion of sessions and events and work cross-functionally with colleagues across Marketing Technology, Digital Marketing, Business Development and Learning departments. They will also work closely with the Go-to-Market team during the planning process where events are a key part of a marketing campaign. The specialist will help coordinate email campaigns, giveaways and signage ensuring consistency of brand, experiences, and overall messages for the event, and providing day-of logistical support for both virtual and in-person events as warranted. This role will assist with the event coordination and logistics including supervision, planning, ordering, and shipping materials as needed to local offices in helping to coordinate regional event activities. This role will also assist in tracking budget spend and ROI for in-person events and opportunities that result from virtual events and productions.

In this role you will:

• Support the day-to-day planning and execution of client-facing webinars, virtual events, corporate events, industry and service line conferences, including pre and post-event communications and attendee management; Assist with key industry and service line initiatives, trade organization involvement and execution of joint events

• Collaborate across the Marketing department and Knowledge team, when needed, to contribute to meeting design, agenda development, brand building, and event communications and marketing; Provide ongoing marketing support and material development for all event initiatives

• Provide consistent and clear communication of events program to all stakeholders, including internal briefing documents for specified events, webinars and conferences

• Assist in organizing event materials and creative decisions; Follow-up with attendees for success stories; Collaborate and share reports with stakeholder and the Business Development team

• Coordinate webinars and virtual events alongside Production Manager to develop engagement activities, scripts, video production elements, talent coordination, platform management, scheduling, etc.

• Assist Marketing Events Senior Specialist in preparing pre-event checklist items, hotel rooming lists, BEOs, and setting up and dismantling events efficiently through to completion

• Collaborate with event, promotional and print vendors as needed in conjunction with design team

• Partner with content team to develop strategies leveraging existing content and access to industry communities to promote events

• Work closely with the Industry and Service Line Marketing Leads in strategic planning of events calendar

What you bring to the role :

• A strong sense of initiative

• A collaborative approach with excellent communication skills

• Experience organizing and coordinating multiple events simultaneously with strong attention to detail and management of priorities to meet deadlines

• You are creative, innovative, and think outside the box

• Previous professional experience in a marketing, production, event planning or administrative role

• Professional services (law, accounting, consulting firms) experience is a plus

• Experience working on virtual events with live streaming or broadcast components

• CRM system knowledge and experience with Adobe Creative Suites is a plus

• Ability to work autonomously/independently when necessary in a virtual work environment, while maintaining connectivity with the Industry Marketing Lead and other members of the marketing department

• Bachelor's Degree in marketing, events management, communications or journalism or related field

• Minimum of 2 years related experience

What you can expect from us:

• Shared values, including uncompromising integrity, a passion for excellence, and mutual respect

• The opportunity to innovate and do work that motivates and engages you

• A collaborative environment focused on your career growth and continuous professional development

• Competitive compensation and a total rewards package that focuses on all aspects of your wellbeing

• Flexibility to do impactful work and the time to enjoy your life outside of work

Ranked among the largest accounting and consulting firms in the country, Cherry Bekaert delivers innovative and sophisticated advisory, assurance and tax services to our clients. At Cherry Bekaert we create shared success through teamwork, energy, and expertise. We approach today’s toughest business challenges with a client-first mindset, working together to create exceptional value. We are all committed to making a difference for our people, our clients, our community, and our professions. To meet this commitment, Cherry Bekaert will provide you with the space to pursue growth and development opportunities that will guide and support you at each stage of your personal and professional journey. If you are ready to find your space and create your future, you belong with us.

Candidates must demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States. Cherry Bekaert will not provide work sponsorship for this position.

Our Benefits (https://www.cbh.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Benefits-Overview_CBConnect2022_905093132.pdf) : Cherry Bekaert cares about its people. We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. The hiring range for this position is $50,000 - 65,000 annually. Final offers will consider experience, location, and budget In addition, we offer a comprehensive, high-quality benefits program which includes medical, dental, and vision care; disability and life insurance; generous Paid Time Off; retirement plans; Paid Care Leave; and other programs that are dedicated to enhancing your personal and work life and providing you and your family with a measure of financial protection.

Cherry Bekaert provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.

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Cherry Bekaert, ranked among the largest assurance, tax and advisory firms in the U.S., serves clients across industries in all 50 U.S. states and internationally. “Cherry Bekaert” is the brand name under which Cherry Bekaert LLP and Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC, independently owned entities, provide professional services in an alternative practice structure in accordance with applicable professional standards. Cherry Bekaert LLP is a licensed CPA firm that provides attest services, and Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC and its subsidiary entities provide business advisory and non-attest services spanning the areas of transaction advisory, risk and accounting advisory, digital solutions, cybersecurity, tax, benefits consulting, and wealth management. For more details, visit cbh.com/disclosure.

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