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Event Manager

Event managers plan, organise, promote and run events, conferences and functions for a variety of organisations, communities and groups.

 

Tasks & duties

Event managers may do some or all of the following:

  • develop concepts for an event
  • create plans and documentation for the event
  • create a budget for the event
  • find and organise event contractors, staff and volunteers
  • book the venue or venues, and event equipment
  • promote and market the event to media and relevant groups
  • oversee the running of the event
  • deal with enquiries about the event
  • organise funding, sponsorship and ticketing for the event

 

Skills & knowledge

Event managers need to have:

  • knowledge of the venues, contractors and suppliers used by the events industry
  • skills in risk management and knowledge of relevant health and safety requirements
  • knowledge of the entertainment and hospitality industries
  • good communication and people skills
  • negotiation and public relations skills
  • excellent time management and organisational skills
  • decision-making skills
  • skill in managing finances and budgets

 

Entry requirements

To become an event manager you need to have experience running events. However, a relevant tertiary qualification is also preferred by some employers.

 

Secondary education

There are no specific secondary educational requirements to become an event manager, but useful subjects include English, maths, economics, accounting and business studies.

 

Tertiary education

There has been an increase in the number of tertiary providers offering a specific qualification in event management. This means a tertiary diploma or certificate in event or conference management would be useful to become an event manager. A tertiary qualification in management, marketing, tourism and hospitality, communications or media studies may also be useful.

 

Training on the job

Skills are gained on the job. Event managers may also attend conferences about the events industry.

 

Useful experience

Useful experience for event managers includes work in the hospitality, tourism or outdoor education industries, theatre, project management and administration experience, or public relations and marketing work.

Event management is particularly team focused so most employers look to create a team built of people who have a variety of skills in these areas.

 

Related courses

Hospitality Management
Project Management
Tourism Management

 

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