event manager
Event managers plan and oversee events such as festivals, conferences, ceremonies, cultural events, exhibitions, formal parties, concerts, or conventions. They organise every stage of the events planning the venues, staff, suppliers, media, insurances all within the allocated budgetary and time limits. Event managers ensure the legal obligations are followed and the expectations of the target audience are met. They work together with the marketing team in promoting the event, searching new clients and gathering constructive feedback after the events took place.
Also called: event organizer, live event producer, project & event manager, live event organizer, event and project manager, live event manager, event & project manager, event organiser
- 19
- essential skills
- 21
- optional skills
- 8
- related roles
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Where you can go from here
8 rolesOccupations sharing the most essential skills with this one. The number is a count, not an opinion.
- event assistant6 skills in common
- promoter5 skills in common
- wedding planner4 skills in common
- child care coordinator2 skills in common
- executive assistant2 skills in common
- hospitality entertainment manager2 skills in common
- venue programmer2 skills in common
- front of house manager1 skill in common
Essential skills
19- arrange event needs
- confer with event staff
- consult exhibition organisers
- coordinate events
- develop event topics
- direct event administrative details
- educate on sustainable tourism
- evaluate events
- inspect event facilities
- maintain event records
- monitor event activities
- negotiate contracts with event providers
- organise event participants' registration
- plan events
- plan presence at professional events
- plan schedule
- review event bills
- supervise event staff
- work with respect for own safety
Optional skills
21- augmented reality
- contribute to the programmer's reflection process
- determine event objectives
- document safety actions
- ecotourism
- engage local communities in the management of natural protected areas
- food waste monitoring systems
- improve customer traveling experiences with augmented reality
- liaise with event sponsors
- manage budgets
- manage conservation of natural and cultural heritage
- obtain event permits
- promote virtual reality travelling experiences
- select event providers
- solicit event publicity
- support community-based tourism
- support local tourism
- use e-tourism platforms
- use resource-efficient technologies in hospitality
- virtual reality
- write risk assessment on performing arts production
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