Are you a people person who thrives on making new connections? Are you looking to join a dynamic team that works at the intersection of the media and PR industries? Join Telum Media and take your career to the next level.
Telum Media is a tech company, founded in 2013, that builds connections between the communications and media industries across the Asia-Pacific region, Australia and New Zealand. We work with our friends in journalism and public relations every day to update our comprehensive, APAC-wide information platform, publish breaking industry news and host tailored regional networking and educational events.
We’re looking for an ambitious Manager, Events & Sponsorship to join our PR Department in our Singapore Head Office. You’ll work with our PR, Events, Sales and Client Management teams to plan and deliver a successful program of events across the Southeast Asia and East Asia markets, as well as drive our event and content sponsorship efforts.
What you will do:
- Planning, management and execution of Telum’s events program in South East Asia and East Asia, including Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines.
- Ensure our events are delivered on budget and meet revenue targets.
- Develop and implement a strategic sponsorship plan to meet revenue targets for Telum’s events.
- Negotiate sponsorship agreements, including terms, deliverables, and financial commitments.
- Work with the PR and marketing teams to integrate sponsor requirements into event planning, promotion and execution.
- Work closely with the Marketing team in the development of event materials and promotional content.
- Support the Marketing team in developing content from each event that can be leveraged in our content marketing and used to secure both talent and sponsors for future events.
- Support the PR team in developing and selling sponsored content, including editorial content, event promotion and podcasts.
- Cultivate and maintain relationships with potential speakers / panellists / trainers in both the media and PR sectors.
- Cultivate and maintain a strong network of corporate contacts that are current / potential sponsors of events and content.
What we’re looking for:
- Degree-educated or equivalent experience in event management
- Experience in end-to-end management of events including planning, organizing, and executing from start to finish, budgeting, logistics, marketing, and on-site coordination.
- Proven experience in sponsorship sales, preferably within the events and publishing i industry.
- Strong network of corporate contacts and a track record of securing recurring sponsorship deals.
- Exceptional communication and negotiation skills
- Mutilingual a plus, given the breadth of markets this role serves, with excellent written and spoken English required
- Strong project management skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
- Optimistic and energetic
- Proven ability to work to deadlines
- Computer literate (MS Office and HubSpot)
What we offer:
- A comprehensive training and development programme to support your career progression
- A hybrid working environment
- Annual leave: 19 daysCompany social events
Telum Media is committed to inclusion and diversity, and we encourage all qualified individuals to apply for this position. If you are passionate about developing a career at the heart of the media and communications industries, we look forward to hearing from you.