[Hiring] Global Events Specialist @Turnitin, LLC

Role Description

As an Event Specialist at Turnitin, you will play a pivotal role in planning, executing, and evaluating a wide range of events designed to promote our B2B SaaS solutions in the education technology sector. You will be responsible for creating impactful and engaging experiences that connect us with key stakeholders, including educators, administrators, and decision-makers in educational institutions.

• Plan and execute a variety of virtual and in-person events, including webinars, conferences, workshops, and roundtables, to promote our B2B SaaS products in the education technology space.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including regional marketing, creative, sales, and solutions engineering, to ensure alignment on event goals, content, and messaging.
• Coordinate event budgets, negotiate contracts with vendors and venues, and track expenses to ensure cost-effective event execution.
• Support event marketing strategies to drive attendance and engagement, including email campaigns, social media promotion, and targeted outreach to our customer base.
• Manage and identify speaking opportunities at events that align with the event strategy.
• Coordinate all logistical aspects of events, including registration, speaker coordination, AV setup, and on-site support.
• Manage event content in partnership with the relevant marketing teams, including presentations, agendas, and collateral, to ensure alignment with our brand and messaging.
• Evaluate the success of events through metrics such as attendance, lead generation, and post-event surveys, and provide insights for continuous improvement.
• Keep abreast of industry trends, competitors' activities, and best practices to drive innovation in our event strategies.
• Foster relationships with partners, sponsors, and potential event collaborators to enhance our event offerings.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years experience in virtual and in-person event planning and execution, with a strong portfolio of successful B2B events.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills, with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners.
• Proficiency in event and project management software and tools (e.g., CVENT, Goldcast, Zuddl, Zoom, Asana etc.).
• Analytical mindset to measure and analyze event performance data (e.g., Tableau and Salesforce etc.).
• Creative problem-solving abilities and adaptability in a fast-paced, evolving industry.
• Willingness to travel for in-person events.
• Familiarity with the education technology sector and the unique needs of educators and educational institutions preferred.

Benefits

• Remote First Culture
• Health Care Coverage*
• Education Reimbursement*
• Competitive Paid Time Off
• Self-Care Days
• National Holidays*
• 2 Founder Days + Juneteenth Observed
• Paid Volunteer Time*
• Charitable contribution match*
• Monthly Wellness or Home Office Reimbursement*
• Access to Modern Health (mental health platform)
• Parental Leave*
• Retirement Plan with match/contribution*