Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Red Hat is the world’s leading provider of enterprise open source software solutions, and they are seeking a Global Events Marketing Manager to join their Marketing Communications team. In this role, you will plan and implement Red Hat’s sponsorship of third-party events, collaborating with stakeholders and utilizing marketing strategies to deliver exceptional events.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with event team colleagues, as well as work independently, to manage the execution of third party events. Execution consisting of planning, implementation, and post-event logistics for in-person third-party events
• Willingness to develop an in-depth knowledge of technology and open source communities with the intention of helping to distill complex knowledge into simplified, accessible content for general audiences
• Cultivate strong, collaborative and effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders and partners
• Create and implement email campaigns, social media campaigns, and event websites related to the event
• Maintain knowledge of event industry trends and best practices to incorporate into future planning
• Manage event budgets, post-event metrics and reporting
• Manage all aspects of event fulfillment from contract negotiation to post-event follow up including budget, staffing, brand presence, on-site logistics, and lead generation activities
• Collaborate both with event team leadership and stakeholders across the company to develop creative event marketing campaigns and plans that align with our overall team strategy and brand
• Work with cross-functional teams like product management, marketing, sales, and internal agency to ensure that event messaging, deliverables, post-event analysis, and tactics are delivered according to strategy

Skills

• 4-6 years of experience in event strategy, management and execution
• Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, or a comparable degree
• Project management with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously consisting of various cross-functional teams and vendors
• Creative thinking with the ability to explore and implement a modern or unconventional approach to problem solving
• An innovation driven mindset
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills
• Outstanding problem solving, communication, and presentation skills
• Self-driven with the ability to perform well under pressure
• Ability to problem-solve in fast-changing and fluid situations
• Skilled in process documentation and guideline creation
• Comfort with working in a variety of cultural contexts internationally
• Comfort with strong relationship building and providing consulting to senior leadership
• Must be able to travel as needed; up to 30%, both internationally and domestically
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds
• Knowledge of open source software is a plus
• Familiarity with different marketing and social media software such as Salesforce, Workfront, Marketo, Tableau, Drupal, Sprout Social, X and Instagram

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible Spending Account - healthcare and dependent care
• Health Savings Account - high deductible medical plan
• Retirement 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Paid parental leave plans for all new parents
• Leave benefits including disability, paid family medical leave, and paid military leave
• Additional benefits including employee stock purchase plan, family planning reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, transportation expense account, employee assistance program, and more!

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