Casual Event Manager

Who are we? Our portfolio includes some of Australia’s most iconic and trusted brands, including The Australian Women’s Weekly, ELLE, marie claire, New Idea, Australian House & Garden, Bounty Parents, Better Homes & Gardens and more! We are Australia’s leading omnichannel content company for women! Every day we inform, inspire and connect with 9 in 10 Australian women through magazine media, digital, video, social, e-commerce, vodcasts, events and experiences. What we can offer you We welcome the opportunity to explore flexible work options where appropriate, depending on the needs of the business.
Additional paid leave, including a day off to celebrate your birthday, four days of volunteer leave each year, and inclusive leave provisions supporting reproductive, hormonal and wellbeing needs, as well as First Nations cultural and ceremonial commitments.
Paid parental leave of up to 12 weeks, plus a parenting gift pack, meal vouchers and return-to-work support.
Opportunities to grow and develop, with access to tailored learning pathways, mentoring, Lunch & Learns, our Digital Learning Academy and professional development support.
A comprehensive wellbeing program including EAP, Mental Health First Aiders, and a personalised online wellbeing portal with assessments, resources and lifestyle plans.
Exclusive benefits and discounts, including Fitness Passport memberships, discounted health insurance, beauty services, technology and a range of lifestyle offers through our benefits partner Flare.
A genuinely inclusive culture, supported through our BELONG @ Are program, where everyone is welcomed, valued and empowered to be their authentic selves.
The Role This is a casual position, helping to bring high-profile events, commercial partnerships and some of Australia’s most iconic media brands to life.As our Casual Events Manager, you’ll help deliver engaging advertiser, sponsorship and live experiences that create value for our audiences and commercial partners. Reporting to the Head of Events & Client Sponsorships, you’ll take ownership of key event workstreams and keep every detail moving from initial planning through to onsite delivery.Working across Are Media’s Sales, Brand, Editorial, Marketing, Finance and Operations teams, you’ll be a trusted point of contact for clients, sponsors, venues and suppliers, ensuring each event is seamless, commercially effective and memorable. What you’ll be doingDrive event delivery by managing project timelines, critical paths, run sheets, production schedules and key milestones across multiple events.Coordinate sponsorship activations and ensure client assets, entitlements and contractual deliverables are executed accurately and on time.Bring stakeholders together by managing communication across clients, sponsors, internal teams, venues, suppliers and production partners.Support seamless execution by coordinating event logistics, tracking budgets and expenditure, resolving risks and assisting onsite during peak periods.
About you We’re looking for someone who brings: At least seven years’ experience across events, sponsorships, partnerships or project delivery, including client-facing or sponsored events.Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the confidence to work directly with advertisers, sponsors and senior internal teams.Exceptional organisation and attention to detail, with the ability to independently manage multiple events, deadlines and changing priorities.Experience managing event documentation, timelines, budgets and supplier requirements; media, publishing, advertising or marketing experience would be an advantage.
Are Media is a proud member of Media Diversity Australia, a not-for-profit organisation working towards a media landscape that looks and sounds like Australia. We are committed to fostering diverse, respectful, collaborative & inclusive workplace. We know & value the success this brings for everyone, and we welcome & encourage applications from diverse backgrounds. When you apply, please let us know of any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process.  If you would like to know more, please contact our People & Culture Team - peopleandculture@aremedia.com.au We are unable to accept email applications, please ensure that you submit your application via the online portal.