(Remote Work) Virtual Event Coordinator – Lower Street Media

Job Overview

• Job Title Virtual Event Coordinator
• Hiring Organization Lower Street Media
• Company Website https://lowerstreet.co/
• Remote Locations Worldwide
• Job Type  Remote, Full-Time

Who are we?

Lower Street is a podcasting company that works with agencies, consultants, and enterprise companies to make amazing shows. Shows that matter, that make an impact.

We’re focused on 2 things:

1. Making the best podcasts we possibly can, and
2. Continually learning and improving on what we do – both individually and as a team.

From concept to distribution, we help clients to develop their ideas into fully fledged podcasts. And it’s really fun.

What’s the gig?

We are seeking a talented Virtual Event Coordinator to join our team on a part-time freelance basis. In this role, you will play a pivotal role in the planning and execution of a Podcasting Summit scheduled for the end of January 2024.

This is a 4-month contract position, starting in October and running through January.

If you love podcasting and events, this could be for you!

Job Responsibilities

• Podcaster Coordination: Reach out to and liaise with speakers and guests for their pre-recorded content, ensuring they are well-prepared and aligned with event goals.
• Speaker Outreach: Pitch and secure a diverse roster of speakers and presenters, coordinating their participation in the event.
• Platform Setup: Set up and manage the virtual event platform to ensure a seamless experience for attendees.
• Supplier Collaboration: Collaborate with external suppliers and partners to coordinate logistics and technical requirements.
• Email Marketing: Oversee the distribution of promotional emails to partner lists, ensuring effective communication and engagement.
• Event Coordination: Work closely with the Head of Marketing and CEO to organize and execute all aspects of the virtual event, ensuring it runs smoothly and meets its objectives.

Job Requirements

You are a junior to medium-experienced event coordinator with the following qualities:

• A podcast fan!
• A love of virtual events and the ability to create engaging and memorable experiences for attendees.
• Proactive and Detail-Oriented: A self-starter who can proactively manage tasks, meet deadlines, and pay meticulous attention to detail.
• Effective Communicator: Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, to engage with speakers, partners, and attendees.
• Tech-Savvy: Comfortable with virtual event platforms and digital tools, able to troubleshoot technical issues.
• Team Player: Collaborative and able to work effectively with cross-functional teams, including marketing and leadership.
• And, let’s face it, you’re in events; you love the adrenaline rush on the day and pulling off a great show

For this role, you ideally have:

• At least one year of experience in virtual event coordination or related roles.
• A portfolio or examples of past virtual events you have coordinated or contributed to.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to multitask in a dynamic environment.
• Familiarity with email marketing platforms and CRM systems.
• Availability for a 3-day-per-week commitment from October to January.
• An enthusiastic and positive attitude, ready to take on challenges and drive success.

Employee Benefits

• Work from anywhere.
  • Your house in the country, a coffee shop in the city, a yurt in the forest — we don’t mind. As long as you have strong enough wifi.
• Truly great work culture.
  • We’re a young and small, but established company — you can make a real impact, but we’re not in the business of micromanagement.
• Flexible Hours.
  • Outside of ideally having some working overlap with UK working hours, we have a globally distributed, asynchronous team.

Learn more about us here.

How To Apply

If you’re thinking: “This is totally me!” then be sure to apply. Even if you’re thinking: “This definitely could be me!” apply anyways — we love diverse and non-traditional backgrounds.

Please, sneak the word ‘Spirulina’ somewhere into your application to show us you read the whole job description.

We can’t wait to meet you!