Event Manager

Event managers plan, promote and run events, such as conferences, for a variety of clients. New event managers usually earn between minimum wage and $50,000 a year. Event managers with three or more years' experience usually earn $50,000 to $75,000, or more. Event managers may do some or all of the following: develop concepts for an event work closely with clients, contractors, staff and volunteers train volunteers create plans and documentation for the event work out and manage a budget for the event book the venue or venues, and event equipment promote and market the event to media and relevant target groups oversee the running of the event deal with enquiries about the event organise funding, sponsorship and ticketing for the event evaluate the event and process. Event managers need to have knowledge of: the entertainment and hospitality industries venues, contractors and suppliers used by the events industry social media how to network relevant health and safety requirements.

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