Awards/ Events Researcher

Position Summary

The Events Researcher is responsible for organizing Asian Legal Business (ALB) events such as its series of award programs and conferences across Asia. The incumbent is primarily responsible for the management of the nomination and judging process for the awards and for the promotion of awards processes, mainly via online marketing, EDM, social media marketing, telephone, and more. This role may also consist of all aspects of work within the Awards business segment and requires a meticulous attitude towards tasks and a positive personality towards customers and other stakeholders.

About The Role

Below will be the main job duties of this role:

• Manages the research for law awards, including the preparation of nomination forms, award methodology, and judging packs
• Conducts desktop research and phone interviews to identify opportunities and target markets for local and regional events
• Identifies and secures award judges and prestigious guests, working closely as part of the team to coordinate the regional efforts
• Manages event marketing via e-mail campaigns, website, social media, and other platforms.
• Coordinates the production of events from conception to completion
• Assists with the on-site logistical management of events
• Conducts pre and post-event evaluation including data, analysis, and reports
• Works closely with other team functions such as sales, circulation, and editorial in order to carry out the awards process smoothly and successfully.

About You

• You'll be a good fit for the role if you have:
• Law Degree or above
• Strong spoken and written English, additional Asian language advantageous.
• Minimum 3 years awards organization skills, event research, and/ or skills are required. Project management experience is desirable.
• Strong research, analytical and organizational capability
• Able to work independently, multitask and meet tight deadlines
• Ability to engage with stakeholders and customers in a positive and interactive manner, creating a strong customer experience
• Position requires occasional travel post COVID.

What’s in it For You?

• You will join our inclusive culture of world-class talent, where we are committed to your personal and professional growth through:
• Hybrid Work Model: A hybrid work environment consisting of in-office and remote work.
• Culture: Globally recognized and award-winning reputation for equality, diversity and inclusion, flexibility, work-life balance, and more
• Wellbeing: Comprehensive benefit plans; company-wide Mental Health Day Off; Headspace app subscription;
• Learning & Development: LinkedIn Learning access; internal Talent Marketplace with opportunities to work on projects cross-company;
• Social Impact: Eight employee-driven Business Resource Groups; two paid volunteer days annually; Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) initiatives for local and global impact

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