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Turnitin is seeking a Global Events Specialist to plan, execute, and evaluate a wide range of virtual and in-person events designed to promote B2B SaaS solutions in the education technology sector. You will create impactful experiences that connect Turnitin with key stakeholders including educators, administrators, and decision-makers at educational institutions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan and execute virtual and in-person events including webinars, conferences, workshops, and roundtables targeting the education technology market
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (regional marketing, creative, sales, solutions engineering) to align on event goals, content, and messaging
- Manage event budgets, negotiate vendor and venue contracts, and track expenses for cost-effective execution
- Develop and execute event marketing strategies to drive attendance and engagement through email campaigns, social media, and targeted outreach
- Identify and coordinate speaking opportunities aligned with event strategy
- Oversee all logistical aspects including registration, speaker coordination, AV setup, and on-site support
- Manage event content in partnership with marketing teams, ensuring brand and messaging alignment
- Measure event success through attendance, lead generation, and post-event surveys; provide insights for continuous improvement
- Monitor industry trends, competitor activities, and best practices to innovate event strategies
- Build relationships with partners, sponsors, and potential collaborators
Turnitin is a 25+ year-old global education technology company serving over 16,000 academic institutions, publishers, and corporations across 185+ countries. The company operates a remote-first culture with team members in 35+ countries and offers comprehensive benefits including healthcare, education reimbursement, competitive PTO, wellness programs, parental leave, and retirement matching.
Requirements:
- 3-5+ years of experience in virtual and in-person event planning and execution with a strong portfolio of successful B2B events
- Excellent project management and organizational skills with ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional and external collaboration
- Proficiency in event and project management software (CVENT, Goldcast, Zuddl, Zoom, Asana, etc.)
- Analytical mindset with ability to measure and analyze event performance data (Tableau, Salesforce, etc.)
- Creative problem-solving abilities and adaptability in fast-paced environments
- Willingness to travel for in-person events
- Familiarity with education technology sector and unique needs of educators/institutions (preferred)
