Director, Events and Experiential at Dow Jones

New York, New York, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Media, Publishing, EventsIndustries

Requirements

At least 12 years in event and experiential creative and technical production, with strong familiarity in video, broadcast, livestream, and/or digital media landscape
Exemplary written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
Exceptional time management finesse with competing priorities, high expectations, and a fast-paced, geo-diverse, deadline-rich environment
Capability to move easily between generating big, creative ideas, and driving ongoing process improvement
Experience working cross-functionally across multiple teams and disciplines
Expert level knowledge of live event production
Strong background in creative experiential concepts and technical event production, in broadcast and video solutions
Self-starting, goal-oriented leader who exhibits core values: collaboration, impact, trust, and excellence
Dynamic with excellent communication skills, willingness to challenge convention, build relationships, and think critically and creatively about new event technologies and work processes

Responsibilities

Manage projects, production timeline, costs, and quality control for rolodex of vetted, external production, platform, creative agency, and experiential vendors
Develop best practices for content hosting, interactive event technology solutions, virtual lead generation, and broadcast and hybrid presentation
Collaborate with the Innovation, Technology, News, Marketing, Events, Programming, Sales, and Sponsor teams to bring business initiatives to life -- on brand, on time, on budget
Serve as a resource and sounding board for junior and senior colleagues seeking to integrate technology into their workflow and offerings
Propose new and/or unconventional ways of working and engaging, and improve and iterate upon these new ideas for different audiences, stakeholders, partners, and event goals
Proactively support business management with long-term planning initiatives
Provide data-led assessments of existing processes and productions, offering detailed analysis and solution ideation for improvement
Help develop, drive, and deliver data-driven, news-led, ambitious live events, virtual broadcasts, and interactive experiences for global audiences, sponsor partners, and other diverse stakeholders
Drive measurable strategies for growth, data collection, quantitative and qualitative analysis, sponsor synergy, and creative engagement across portfolio of live events
Manage cross-functional vendor teams of technical production, and interactive design
Facilitate the distillation and distribution of key events performance metrics across business units and assess existing plans to ensure business alignment and continued innovation
Research and evaluate trends in a competitive multidisciplinary media landscape and implement solutions to optimize and elevate Live Journalism offerings
Shape and define the future of live events at Dow Jones

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Live Event ProductionExperiential ConceptsTechnical Event ProductionBroadcast ProductionVideo SolutionsData AnalysisQuantitative AnalysisQualitative AnalysisVendor ManagementInteractive DesignPerformance MetricsTrend ResearchSponsor SynergyCross-Functional Leadership

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the employment type for this position?

This is a full-time position.

Is this role remote or does it require office work?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What key skills are required for the Director of Events and Experiential role?

Expert level knowledge of live event production, strong background in creative experiential concepts and technical event production including broadcast and video solutions, and excellent communication skills are required.

What are Dow Jones' core values mentioned in the job description?

The core values are collaboration, impact, trust, and excellence.

What makes a strong candidate for this Director role?

A strong candidate is a dynamic self-starter with expert knowledge in live event production, experience managing cross-functional vendor teams, and the ability to collaborate across multiple teams while driving innovative, data-driven strategies.

Dow Jones

Provides business news and financial data

About Dow Jones

Dow Jones provides business news, financial information, and data intelligence to financial firms, professionals, and investors globally. Its main products include the Wall Street Journal, Dow Jones Newswires, and Factiva, which offer timely news, exclusive insights, and comprehensive data sets. Additionally, Dow Jones offers risk and compliance solutions to help businesses navigate issues like anti-money laundering and economic sanctions. Unlike many competitors, Dow Jones focuses on a subscription-based model, data licensing, and advertising revenue, utilizing its extensive media and data resources to equip clients with the necessary information for informed decision-making.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters

1881Year Founded

ACQUISITIONCompany Stage

Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries

5,001-10,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Comprehensive Healthcare Plans

Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Plans

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Paid Vacation

Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave

Family Care Benefits

Family Care Benefits & Caregiving Support

Commuter Transit Program

Subscription Discounts

Employee Referral Program

Education Benefits

Retirement Plans

Comprehensive Insurance Plans

Lifestyle programs & Wellness Resources

Risks

Competition from digital-native platforms like Bloomberg and Reuters is increasing.

AI-generated content threatens traditional journalism models.

Subscription fatigue may impact Dow Jones' revenue model.

Differentiation

Dow Jones offers a unique blend of news, data, and risk compliance solutions.

The Wall Street Journal is America's largest newspaper by total average circulation.

Dow Jones provides content in 28 languages, enhancing global reach.

Upsides

Increased demand for real-time financial news boosts subscription-based services.

AI-driven journalism tools enhance content creation and personalization.

Growing importance of ESG data creates opportunities for expanded offerings.

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