About the Role
This highly visible role will serve as a trusted advisor to senior business leaders, overseeing the strategy and execution of high-profile internal and external events across multiple business units. From executive conferences and client events to hybrid experiences, this position will play a key role in delivering innovative, well-executed programs that reflect the highest standards of quality, operational excellence, and financial stewardship.
Responsibilities
- Lead the planning and execution of in-person and hybrid events from initial request through post-event reporting.
- Serve as a strategic partner to client teams by providing guidance on agendas, presentation development, speaker recommendations, and event strategy.
- Manage multiple complex projects simultaneously while balancing competing priorities and stakeholder needs.
- Drive innovation by developing new event concepts and exploring sponsorship and engagement opportunities.
- Develop and manage event budgets, negotiate vendor pricing, identify cost savings, reconcile expenses, and prepare post-event analysis.
- Partner with production and technology teams to deliver engaging in-person and hybrid experiences.
- Apply expertise in event production and audiovisual requirements to ensure seamless execution.
- Manage venue sourcing, RFPs, contract negotiations, and vendor performance.
- Oversee on-site event execution, staffing, logistics, and vendor management.
- Build trusted relationships across client business units by advising on event strategy, annual planning, and budget development.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Event Management, Marketing, Communications, Business Administration, Public Relations, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
- CMP (Certified Meeting Professional), CMM (Certified Meeting Manager), or other event industry certifications are a plus.
- 7+ years of corporate event planning and management experience.
- Strong knowledge of venues and vendors throughout New York and across the U.S.
- Experience supporting executive-level stakeholders and managing high-profile events.
- Proven ability to build relationships across all levels of an organization.
- Hands-on experience with Cvent event management and registration platform.
- Strong budgeting, negotiation, project management, and organizational skills.
- Experience producing both in-person and hybrid events.
- Self-motivated with excellent judgment, initiative, and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining exceptional quality.
- Willingness to travel as needed to support events.
- Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods during meetings and event execution.
- Ability to lift and carry materials and event supplies weighing up to 25 pounds.
- Frequent use of a computer and standard office equipment.
- Ability to travel domestically as needed and work outside of normal business hours, including early mornings, evenings, and occasional weekends, to support events.
- Ability to move throughout event venues, conference spaces, and production environments during setup, execution, and breakdown.
- Ability to perform in a fast-paced environment requiring sustained attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Skills
- Event Management
- Project Management
- Budget Management
- Negotiation
- Vendor Management
- Relationship Building
- Cvent
- Audiovisual Requirements
- Event Production
Location
- Onsite – Midtown, New York, NY
Work Type
- Full-Time
- Temporary Leave Coverage
Experience Level
- 7+ years of corporate event planning and management experience
- Executive-level stakeholders
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Event Management, Marketing, Communications, Business Administration, Public Relations, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
- CMP (Certified Meeting Professional), CMM (Certified Meeting Manager), or other event industry certifications are a plus.
Salary/Compensations
- $4,0000 –$4,300 per week
Benefits
- Highly subsidized medical, dental, and vision plans (individual, dependent, and family coverage)
- Short-term & long-term disability benefits
- 401(k) with employer match (up to 2% of annual pay)
- Paid time off, including caregiving and personal leave options
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for healthcare & dependent care
- Supplemental health insurance coverage
- Commuter benefits & gym membership discounts
- Employee Assistance Program & life insurance
- Equipment borrowing program + discounts on gear purchases
- Access to professional development resources
About the Company
- AbelCine is a leading provider of products, services, and staffing solutions to the production, broadcast, media, and content creation industries.
- We partner with some of the world's most recognized organizations across media, entertainment, finance, technology, and corporate communications.
Equal Opportunity
- At AbelCine, we believe in fostering a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative work environment. We are committed to equal-opportunity hiring and value a team that brings a range of perspectives, skills, and experiences to our company.
