Event Planner

Location: Atlanta, GA or Dallas, TX

Are you looking to join a hungry and humble team of thinkers, creators, and achievers? You’ve come to the right place.

Jackson Spalding is an award-winning PR and marketing agency that helps brands stand out to move those who matter most.

Fiercely creative and strategic, we work alongside our clients to help them connect with their audience and reach their goals. Jackson Spalding was built on the principle that there had to be a better way to run an agency. That means that we stay curious, have an open mind and ask questions to make sure we consistently achieve excellence with integrity.

ABOUT THE ROLE 

We’re seeking a Public Relations professional with agency & client team experience in event planning and project management. You will demonstrate strength in the ability to project manage and lead team members collaboratively with day-to-day marketing, event and communications projects. The role requires travel in the U.S. (including Puerto Rico).

RESPONSIBILITIES

Specifically, this position will be responsible for:     

• Serving as an event planner and the primary point of contact for leading and staffing local community events in U.S. markets – including planning remotely and traveling to execute events on-site.   
• Overseeing the set-up, execution and cleanup of events.  
• Collaborating with multiple teams, vendors and partners during the event planning process.  
• Meeting clients to discuss and understand their goals and needs and convert them to project plans. 
• Participating in client projects and being responsible for their outcomes.   
• Delegating and using inclusive language and behaviors.    
• Resolving issues for unique on-ground problems/situations.   
• Preparing and presenting decks and other communications materials.   
• Collaborating with PR/media relations colleagues.  
• Multitasking, including managing several events at different stages in the planning process at any given time.  
• Managing client interaction, serving as the day-to-day client contact on certain accounts and projects.  
• Managing budgets and billing for certain accounts and projects. 

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree required.  

REQUIREMENTS

The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating calm under pressure and having at least 3-5+ years of Communications or Event Planning experience, with 1-2+ years in an agency environment.  This role requires regular travel across the United States.     

Required experience includes, but is not limited to:     

• High organizational, time management and prioritization skills.  
• Ability to foresee issues and anticipate client and attendee needs.  
• Excellent attention to detail, strong proofreading skills and ability to multitask and execute through to completion.    
• A track record of successful events.  
• Leadership skills with managing teams via influence with experience in using sound judgment.    
• Decision-making skills, including ability to apply critical thinking to a simple or complex situation, analyze situations including short- and long-term impact, understand the available options, and recommend the best course of action among the options.    
• Experience with Project Management tools/technologies, preferably Asana, and/or Smartsheet experience.   
• Communication skills – able to communicate effectively and collaboratively across teams internal and external using multiple communications channels.   
• Strong knowledge of target audiences, such as local community stakeholders, influencers or internal stakeholders.    
• Experience with marketing concepts and understanding of PR practices to collaborate with media relations counterparts in effectively understanding local landscapes and reaching business, consumer and local media audiences.   
• Ability to have a keen eye for identifying potential opportunities for clients.   
• Outstanding communication and writing skills.      

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

We believe that great work starts by taking care of our people. Below are just some of the benefits we provide for the JS team.   

• World-class health care insurance  
• Profit sharing  
• Unlimited sick days   
• 401k match + personal financial planning  
• Flexible work environment: This means that for roles where it makes sense, you’ll have the option to spend some of your time in our incredible workspaces and some of your time working remotely – whether from home or elsewhere.  

ABOUT JACKSON SPALDING

Jackson Spalding is a public relations and marketing agency that helps brands break through to earn measurable audience attention, affinity and action. Through its integrated PR, digital marketing, advertising, brand strategy and creative services, the agency helps organizations better share their stories. Jackson Spalding was founded in 1995 with a vision to be the most trusted and respected agency in the industry and is proudly independently owned. With offices located in Atlanta, Dallas, Los Angeles and Athens, Ga., Jackson Spalding’s clients include celebrated brands like Chick-fil-A, The Coca-Cola Company, Delta Air Lines, Google, L.L.Bean, Orkin, Primrose Schools, among others. Jackson Spalding was recognized as one of the best PR agencies in America by Forbes in 2023, has been featured on Best Places to Work lists, and has earned awards ranging from the SABREs to ADDYs.  

EEO

At Jackson Spalding, we embrace and celebrate our differences. They are what inspire, unite, and motivate us to strive for a better way.  In alignment with our purpose to cultivate meaningful relationships rooted in mutual respect, we are dedicated to fostering a sense of belonging throughout our agency. Jackson Spalding is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  We do not discriminate in any aspect of employment against any person on account of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.