Digital Event Planner/Producer

$84,000 - $179,200/Yr

Wells Fargo - Dallas, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Dallas, TX

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About the position

Wells Fargo is seeking a Digital Event Planner/Producer to join the Meetings and Events (WFME) team. This role involves planning, producing, and executing complex digital and hybrid events for various business groups and enterprise functions. The individual will serve as the lead events management specialist, ensuring successful event delivery while managing multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Lead, plan, manage and execute on all digital aspects of major/enterprise level, multi-day meetings, conferences, or events with a high level of complexity.
• Lead discussions with business partners on scope, providing guidance and recommendations on platforms, logistics, communication methodologies and contingency planning throughout the digital event lifecycle.
• Manage a large number of meetings or events simultaneously, ensuring target deliverables and deadlines are met.
• Collaborate with business partners on format, agenda, and all aspects of meeting to plan, advise, review, and monitor program budgets.
• Partner with Sourcing & Contracting on RFPs and vendor bids to match program needs and support on negotiating services needed to execute programs.
• Host or co-host various digital platforms for meetings or events, including monitoring the stream, validating and managing attendees, and troubleshooting technical issues.
• Act as event director with governance and oversight on all aspects of digital or hybrid event production, delegating roles and responsibilities for pre-event, day of, and post-event activities.
• Collaborate with WFME Digital Team leads to stay current on platforms, legal, risk, and compliance requirements.
• Ensure event-related risks are mitigated while adhering to regulatory and compliance requirements.
• Confirm approved Wells Fargo digital platforms can successfully integrate with existing technology in Connections meeting spaces.
• Determine the feasibility of approved Wells Fargo digital platforms when leveraging external venues, driving cost efficiencies when possible.
• Act as the main point of contact for external AV suppliers, establishing timelines for submission of content and materials needed for successful execution.
• Create run of shows and lead speaker prep calls and dry run rehearsals for assigned events.
• Document an After-Action Report (post-mortem) to mitigate risks or prevent future failures during digital meetings or events.
• Adhere to WFME policies, processes, and SLAs, maintaining clean data in WFME's event management tool.
• Build and maintain knowledge of Wells Fargo business line structure and processes.

Requirements

• 5+ years of Event Management experience, or equivalent demonstrated through work experience, training, military experience, or education.

Nice-to-haves

• 5+ years of corporate meeting & event planning experience in the financial services industry.
• 3+ years of experience working in a digital or hybrid production and streaming environment.
• 3+ years of experience hosting or leading digital events using various platforms such as Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Kaltura, Webex, and Adobe Connect.
• Experience partnering with AV production companies.
• Certification on digital event strategy and execution from a professional organization.
• CMP (Certified Meeting Planner) designation.
• Ability to multitask and balance numerous meetings/events simultaneously.
• Familiarity working with Cvent or similar event management tools.

Benefits

• Health benefits
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid time off
• Disability benefits
• Life insurance, critical illness insurance, and accident insurance
• Parental leave
• Critical caregiving leave
• Discounts and savings
• Commuter benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Scholarships for dependent children
• Adoption reimbursement