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%