Role Description The Event Project Management Team is seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative Event Project Specialist to support the full lifecycle of the Community’s Choice program and other USA Today Co. and Ventures initiatives. This role assists in coordinating all phases of project execution, including: - Pre-sales planning - Sales support - Post-sales fulfillment for events, promotions, and special sections across print and digital platforms The ideal candidate will support and help maintain workflows that guide the program from initial setup through final implementation. Using Smartsheet as the primary project management tool, this role helps ensure projects are accurately set up, tracked, and executed in alignment with established processes and timelines. This position works closely with sales, production, layout, marketing, post sales, and other cross-functional teams to support day-to-day coordination of project details. Responsibilities include: - Ensuring all required information is captured, updated, and communicated effectively from pre-sale through post-sale fulfillment - Supporting sales kickoff calls and providing ongoing updates to internal stakeholders - Becoming a key point of contact for assigned projects, assisting with questions, tracking progress, and helping to resolve issues as they arise Success in this role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. A willingness to contribute ideas and support process improvements will help drive efficiency and consistency across teams. Specific responsibilities include: - Support coordination of end-to-end workflows for the Community’s Choice program and other events, promotions, and special sections from pre-sale through post-sale execution - Use Smartsheet to maintain project plans, workflows, automations, and reporting for fulfillment teams - Assist with pre-sale setup and sales kickoff preparation to ensure accurate project intake and expectations - Coordinate project intake, setup, and fulfillment across print and digital advertising channels - Maintain accurate and up-to-date project information throughout the project lifecycle - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support timely execution and alignment - Track project progress and flag risks or issues to appropriate team members - Help coordinate resources and support workflow efficiency across teams - Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal stakeholders - Contribute to process improvements and workflow standardization efforts Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, or related field - Strong organizational and coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities - Strong written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail - Ability to work independently while collaborating in a team environment - Problem-solving mindset with the ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment - Ability to work across multiple teams in a large organization - Strong customer service and stakeholder support skills - Must be willing to travel 5–10 times per year - Commitment to supporting a diverse and inclusive work environment Requirements - Experience with Smartsheet or similar project management tools - Knowledge of order entry systems such as Salesforce or comparable CRM/order platforms Benefits - The annualized base salary for this role will be $40,000.00 - $45,000.00 - Variable compensation is not reflected in these figures and based on the role, may be applicable - Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, location, and union representation, if applicable Company Description USA TODAY Co., Inc. is a diversified media company with expansive reach at the national and local level dedicated to empowering and enriching communities. We seek to inspire, inform, and connect audiences as a sustainable, growth-focused media and digital marketing solutions company. - Through our trusted brands, including the USA TODAY NETWORK, comprised of the national publication, USA TODAY, and local media organizations - We provide essential journalism, local content, and digital experiences to audiences and businesses - Our digital marketing solutions brand, LocaliQ, supports small and medium-sized businesses with innovative digital marketing products and solutions

The Opportunity As a Signature Events Manager, you will focus on planning and executing successful corporate events with seamless coordination and exceptional attendee experiences. Your role will involve utilizing strong organizational skills and attention to detail to deliver impactful events that align with clients' objectives. Within our Internal Firm Services practice, you will collaborate with brand management, marketing, and sales teams to develop and execute strategic initiatives that drive revenue growth, enhance brand visibility, and capture new business opportunities. As a Manager, you will enhance your leadership style by motivating, developing, and inspiring others to deliver quality. You are responsible for coaching, leveraging team members' unique strengths, and managing performance to meet client expectations. With your growing knowledge of how business works, you play an important role in identifying opportunities that contribute to the success of our firm. You are expected to lead with integrity and authenticity, articulating our purpose and values in a meaningful way. Embracing technology and innovation, you will enhance your delivery and encourage others to do the same. In this role, you will take ownership of projects, confirming their successful planning, budgeting, execution, and completion. You will also address conflicts or issues, engaging in difficult conversations with clients, team members, and other stakeholders, escalating where appropriate. Responsibilities - Leading the planning and execution of corporate events to deliver exceptional attendee experiences - Coordinating with internal teams and external vendors to validate seamless event operations - Managing event budgets and timelines to align with organizational objectives - Developing and implementing strategic event marketing strategies to enhance brand visibility - Utilizing analytical thinking to evaluate event success and identify areas for improvement - Overseeing event health and safety protocols to maintain a secure environment for participants - Mentoring and coaching team members to enhance their skills and performance - Building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders to drive engagement and collaboration - Embracing technology and innovation to improve event management processes - Addressing conflicts or issues with clients and team members, escalating when necessary What You Must Have - At least a High School Diploma or the equivalent degree - At least 4 years of experience in sales, marketing or PwC experience What Sets You Apart - Preference for a Bachelor's degree - Excelling in event budgeting and execution - Demonstrating proficiency in brand management and marketing strategies - Utilizing analytical thinking to enhance event planning - Embracing change and innovation in digital marketing - Developing skills in vendor and venue management - Mentoring team members in strategic questioning and relationship building The salary range for this position is: $73,500 - $212,280. For residents of Washington state the salary range for this position is: $73,500 - $244,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance As PwC is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law. PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy. Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-work For only those qualified applicants that are impacted by the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable, arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with these laws. At PwC, we recognize that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to responsibilities such as accessing sensitive company or customer information, handling proprietary assets, or collaborating closely with team members. We evaluate these factors thoughtfully to establish a secure and trusted workplace for all. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled or the posting is removed, unless otherwise set forth on the following webpage. Please visit this link for information about anticipated application deadlines: https://pwc.to/us-application-deadlines

Role Description We are looking for an experienced Corporate Events Manager to join our North America Field Marketing & Events team. This is a fully remote position, with a preference for candidates located on the East or West Coast to support travel for customer, partner, and corporate events across North America. In this role, you will develop and execute integrated, customer-facing event and go-to-market programs that support HPE's business priorities while leading complex corporate events from strategy through execution. You'll partner closely with marketing, sales, business units, alliance partners, agencies, and vendors to deliver exceptional customer and partner experiences. The Events Manager will oversee event plans and budgets, coordinate cross-functional teams, manage program execution, measure success against established goals, and leverage post-event insights to continuously improve program effectiveness, engagement, and business impact. Responsibilities - Develop and secure approval for GTM plans and budgets. - Direct cross-functional, cross-organizational teams and agencies in the development and execution of GTM plans and budgets. - Define GTM metrics/goals/benchmarks and track/report progress against them. - Develop closed-loop post-analysis for marketing programs and identify/execute indicated actions. - Develop offering/segment messaging and manage/monitor their delivery. - Develop/define customer segmentation strategies and customer experience plans and execute/monitor them. - Perform marketing operations activities as needed, e.g., Siebel MRM/CRM, PO/accrual management, collateral fulfillment. - Assist sales with development of sales training materials. - Assist sales with retailer/reseller account calls/development. Qualifications - BA or BS in Marketing or related field preferred. - 7+ years marketing experience, including offering marketing, segment marketing and partner marketing. - Agency, sales and/or channel experience a plus. Requirements - Expert knowledge of marketing principles, practices, tactics and tools. - Expert knowledge of offering, segment, partner and account-based marketing. - Expert knowledge of advertising/direct marketing/research vendor practices and procedures. - Well-developed understanding of the industry, offering categories and company offerings/strategy. - Strong project and budget management skills. - Excellent written/oral communications. - Strong analytical skills. - Excellent interpersonal skills. - Ability to build, manage and influence virtual teams. - Excellent negotiating skills. - Ability to interface effectively with all levels of management and functional disciplines. - Strong influencing and consensus-building skills. - Conflict resolution skills. Impact/Scope - Develop/execute/evaluate marketing strategies and tactics that drive demonstrable revenue, share gains and customer/partner engagement. - Strong partner to sales in account acquisition/development. Complexity - High – Deals with highly complicated strategic/tactical issues; interfaces with senior marketing management, senior management in other company functions/organizations, marketing partners and end customers. Benefits - Health & Wellbeing: We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing. - Personal & Professional Development: We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have — whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division. - Unconditional Inclusion: We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good.

• Own end-to-end logistics for 10-12 conferences and trade shows annually • Identify and secure quality venues for client reservations and executive dinners • Manage relationships with event partners, swag providers, and caterers • Provide comprehensive budget reporting to department heads.