Event Content Manager, Tradeshows and Customer Events

Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, and they are seeking a highly experienced event content manager to join their award-winning Global Events team. The event content manager will lead the overall strategy and execution of Tier 1 Tradeshows, collaborating with internal teams and external show management to ensure successful event planning and delivery.

Responsibilities:

• Research and advise on event sponsorships, speaking opportunities, and brand activations that align with business goals
• Collaborate with event stakeholders to set the event strategy including objectives, key messaging, and vision for the event
• Propose and design exhibit booth layouts and floor plans to meet the show goals and objectives
• Collaborate with the design and creative services teams to produce custom branding assets
• Edit, proofread, and improve content messaging as needed
• Drive the planning process including owning the complete tradeshow overview
• Establish and maintain planning milestones, timelines, and communications frameworks to align cross functional teams
• Analyze attendee feedback to generate ideas that improve the overall experience
• Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to deliver work on time and within budget
• Maintain and manage milestones with cross-team dependencies in AirTable and Smartsheet

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree with 7+ years of experience in corporate event management, including significant focus on trade show management
• Ability to learn and effectively use project management and collaboration tools including AirTable, Smartsheet, Microsoft Teams and Sharepoint
• Strong financial and project management skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities
• Ability to manage competing priorities with poise and professionalism
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 50%