Junior Events Marketing Manager

Junior Events Marketing Manager

Location: Farringdon, London

Salary: circa £35,000, DOE

Progressive Media Investments is a global publisher, home to some of the most influential and historic brands in media, including New Statesman, Press Gazette, Spear’s, Elite Traveler and The World of Fine Wine. Across our portfolio, we create award‑winning journalism, events, and experiences that connect audiences and brands at the highest level.

We’re looking for a Junior Events Marketing Manager to join our team and work on a diverse portfolio of events, including annual conferences, bespoke receptions, and award programmes.

You will support the Senior Events Marketing Manager in delivering effective campaigns across our events portfolio, helping to drive delegate attendance, award entries, and revenue target. You will also collaborate with internal teams to create impactful, data‑driven campaigns.

This role is ideal for an experienced Marketing Executive ready to progress into a Junior Manager role, taking on greater ownership of campaign delivery and event marketing strategy.

Marketing execution

• Deliver marketing plans to achieve delegate attendance and/or award entry targets with a focus on revenue.
• Manage multi‑channel campaigns focused on audience acquisition.
• Analyse and report on campaign performance, ensuring continuous optimisation.
• Awareness of current news and market trends across media, politics, and business to enhance audience engagement and communication.

Campaign management

• Oversee the creation of email marketing campaigns using Hub Spot.
• Support audience segmentation and data optimisation.
• Support social media marketing efforts with content creation.
• Update and maintain event websites and registration portals.
• Coordinate with the commercial team and Senior Events Marketing Manager to help deliver sponsorship agreements.
• Assist in developing partnerships with associations and media partners.
• Support the delegate sales team with assets to assist delegate acquisition.

Reporting and stakeholder management

• Work cross‑functionally with the editorial, commercial, and events teams.
• Provide regular updates on campaign progress and performance to the Senior Events Marketing Manager and other key stakeholders.
• Maintain a structured reporting and analytics framework across all channels.
• Regularly monitor KPIs to measure marketing effectiveness and ROI.

• Around 3 years’ experience in event marketing, ideally across multiple brands or event formats.
• Hands‑on experience in email marketing, CRM systems (e.g. Hub Spot), and audience segmentation.
• Understanding of audience segmentation and database management.
• Strong copywriting and communication skills, with attention to detail and brand tone.
• Proficiency in Word Press (basic HTML a plus) and design tools such as Canva.
• Confident with Excel and campaign performance reporting.
• Collaborative, organised, and able to manage multiple deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• A proactive mindset and enthusiasm for delivering outstanding events and experiences.

• 25 days' holiday (plus bank holidays)
• Additional days off for your birthday, health and well‑being day and volunteering day
• Subscription to group publications and all other online content
• Access to a discounted shopping program
• Cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Enhanced company sick pay after probation

Note, this role offers hybrid working, working from home one day per week.

Applications meeting the selection criteria will be reviewed as soon as possible.

Progressive Media Investments values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. Please inform the hiring manager if you require any reasonable adjustments so that you can fully participate in the recruitment process.

Please note, candidates must have, or be able to independently obtain, the right to live and work in the United Kingdom as we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.