Events Manager Job Anchorage area,Alaska USA,Entertainment & Gaming

Company Description

Anchorage Daily News operates Peak2

Peak Events and Elevate Digital Marketing Solutions, providing news, community events, and marketing services across Alaska.

Peak2

Peak produces festivals, trade shows, and recognition programs, including the Alaska Craft Brew and Barley Wine Festival and Top Forty Under 40. It also plans and manages events for clients, using ADN’s audience and local connections to bring people together and help businesses grow through sponsor ships and partnerships.

Role Description

The Peak2

Peak Events Manager leads the development, planning, and execution of Peak2

Peak’s own events and events produced for clients. This role is responsible for delivering profitable, well-organized events that meet business goals and provide a high-quality experience for attendees, sponsors, and clients.

The Events Manager supervises the Event Coordinator and works closely with the event sales representative, sales team and marketing teams to grow event revenue, attract attendees, and fulfill sponsor and client commitments. The manager develops relationships and helps secure strategic partnerships and large sponsor ships in coordination with the event sales representative.

Reporting to the Advertising Director, this position manages each event from initial concept through execution, financial closeout, and final performance reporting. The role requires strong leadership, financial judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple events and competing deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

Event Strategy and Development

Develop and manage the event calendar, including timelines, staffing needs, budgets, and performance goals.
Research event opportunities, assess audience interest and financial feasibility, and recommend new event concepts.
Evaluate existing events and recommend improvements or replacements for events that do not meet financial or audience goals.
Conduct site visits, evaluate venues and resources, and prepare recommendations to support planning decisions.

Event Planning and Production

Manage all aspects of event planning, including venues, vendors, food and beverage, audiovisual equipment, supplies, signage, décor, travel, and room layouts.
Manage and secure all required event permits, licenses, insurance certificates, and other compliance documentation, ensuring each event meets venue, municipal, and regulatory requirements.
Negotiate venue and vendor agreements within approved budgets and purchasing guidelines.
Oversee registration, seating plans, event materials, and attendee and sponsor needs.
Lead on-site setup, event execution, and cleanup, ensuring staff and vendors understand their responsibilities.
Anticipate potential problems, develop contingency plans, and resolve issues promptly.
Maintain high standards for customer service, safety, and event quality.

Partnership and Sponsorship Development

Identify, cultivate, and help secure strategic partnerships and large sponsor ships in coordination with the event sales representative.
Develop sponsorship packages and partner benefits that create value for sponsors and support event profitability.
Participate in key prospect meetings and proposals, contributing event expertise and creative partnership ideas.
Coordinate with the event sales representative to clarify account ownership, pricing, commitments, and follow-up responsibilities.
Ensure sponsorship commitments are practical, accurately budgeted, and fulfilled.
Support sponsor relationships and identify opportunities for renewals and expanded partnerships.

Client Event Management

Serve as the primary planning and production contact for clients, confirming event goals, scope, budgets, timelines, and expectations.
Work with the event sales representative to…