Event Production Manager - Brightcove

Brightcove is seeking a driven, passionate, and collaborative Event Production Manager to oversee, plan and execute events across our global event portfolio. This includes in-person, hybrid, and virtual events. As part of the Corporate Communications team, the Event Production Manager will support and report to the Director, Event Production in the planning and execution of industry trade shows, internal events, and Brightcove hosted events such as webinars and customer/prospect events. In addition, this role will also support the planning and production of select video streaming series. The ideal candidate should possess a blend of strategic thinking, flawless execution, creativity, and strong communication and collaboration skills. Experience with business events, with a focus in the media and enterprise industries is highly preferred. 

We are open to candidates anywhere in the United States and the position has the option to be fully remote or hybrid. Working standard Eastern Time hours will be required. 

Job Responsibilities

• Support in the planning and execution of events and video streaming productions that support the Brightcove global event calendar, inclusive of external and internal events
• Execute all aspects of assigned events & projects, including but not limited to:
• Agenda management
• Timeline management
• Contracts negotiation
• Speaker management
• Vendor acquisition and management
• Logistics
• Trade Show/Sponsorship management; including onsite booth management, staffing, and shipping
• Virtual event production
• Website and registration management
• Budget management, PO, and invoice
• Post event reconciliation and reporting
• Technology sourcing, implementation, and management
• Take full ownership of assigned events and projects from conception to completion
• Communicate across internal teams to ensure all stakeholders are kept up to date on all projects
• Conduct in-depth post event debriefs inclusive of event ROI results, key takeaways, and suggested improvements for future events 
• Responsible for maintaining an industry knowledge of current industry trends, tools, and technologies
• Source competitive quotes for vendors and venues and offer recommendations based on requirements and budget
• Work with finance and other business team members to ensure purchase orders and production invoices are generated and processed appropriately
• Work with legal team to generate vendor agreements
• Participate in the building and maintenance of the events and project calendar

Qualifications/Experience 

• 3+ years of event management experience, preferably in B2B SaaS software or enterprise software industry
• Creative and organized with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Exceptional project management skills, with ability to multitask and prioritize workload
• Positive attitude with a passion for continuous learning, development and collaboration
• Ability to manage costs efficiently and deliver programs within budget and on time while delivering high quality work
• Self-starter who is extremely detail-oriented
• A proactive, consultative, and problem-solving approach with the ability to create, propose, and implement solutions
• Ability to travel and work flexible hours
• Adopt new technologies quickly 
• Work Arrangement - Remote, Hybrid or On-site

Please note, we support 100% remote work for applicants who reside in the following states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin.

WORKING AT BRIGHTCOVE 

As the undisputed global leader in powering premium video for our customers, Brightcove recruits and retains highly qualified and motivated individuals, creating an environment where people can innovate and achieve their best, and we reward them for their performance by giving them the opportunity to share in the company’s success. We offer competitive compensation, stock options, 401k matching, and tuition reimbursement, as well as generous PTO - and we expect you to use it!

We offer flexible options to work in our Boston office located in Fort Point harbor, remotely or in a hybrid set up (only exceptions are the roles that MUST work a certain way which we are finalizing soon). Whichever option you choose, we have plenty of opportunities to meet your colleagues around the globe and we also celebrate a variety of personal interests with organized groups and clubs including an Employee Action Committee, Women of Brightcove, Pride of Brightcove, Parents of Brightcove … and more to come!

If you've gotten all the way to the bottom of this description, thank you for your interest in Brightcove!  If this role sounds like something that is exciting to you please don't hesitate to apply, even if you don't meet all of our qualifications.  We recognize that no candidate is perfect and Brightcove would love to have the chance to get to know you. 

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