Marketing Project Manager

Emerald Expositions, the leading operator of large-scale B2B and consumer trade shows, is seeking a Marketing Project Manager to drive marketing initiatives for our Photo Group, which includes WPPI, TPM, TPS and Rangefinder. This role is responsible for overseeing marketing projects from strategy to execution, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and audience engagement. The ideal candidate is an organized, strategic thinker who excels at collaboration, communication, and project management, with a passion for the photography industry.

Key Responsibilities

Project & Campaign Management

• Develop and maintain comprehensive marketing project plans, including setting timelines, budgets, and resource allocation across multiple campaigns.
• Ensure projects stay on schedule and within scope by proactively analyzing and resolving challenges throughout the project lifecycle.
• Identify and implement process improvements to optimize workflows and enhance marketing effectiveness.
• Route projects for necessary internal and external approvals, ensuring branding, messaging, and creative align with company and industry standards.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, sales, and event teams to ensure alignment and consistency across campaigns.

Community Engagement & Content Development

• Create engaging content to foster community development and retain attendees and audiences for WPPI and other Photo Group brands.
• Maintain an ongoing connection between the photography community and Emerald's PHOTO brands, ensuring marketing efforts reflect industry trends and audience needs.
• Run and maintain communication within online groups (e.g., Facebook communities), actively engaging with members, facilitating discussions, and nurturing a sense of community to enhance year-round participation.
• Work closely with content creators, designers, and marketing teams to develop compelling messaging and visuals for campaigns.

Speaker & Instructor Liaison

• Act as the key contact between speakers/instructors and the marketing team, ensuring smooth collaboration and maximizing promotional opportunities.
• Support speakers with marketing guidance, content development, and promotional materials, helping them drive attendance and engagement.
• Ensure speaker promotions align with the overall event and brand marketing strategy.

Exhibitor Marketing Support

• Manage and maintain exhibitor marketing needs, ensuring sponsors and exhibitors have the tools, resources, and visibility to maximize their event success.
• Develop exhibitor-focused marketing materials and assist with pre-show promotions and on-site activations.

Strategic Collaboration & Communication

• Work closely with the Marketing Team to define target markets, campaign objectives, and marketing strategies that drive event registration, community engagement, and revenue growth.
• Oversee and facilitate project production stages, ensuring all deliverables undergo proper reviews, approvals, and distribution.
• Provide performance insights and report on key marketing metrics, offering recommendations for continuous improvement.

ABOUT EMERALD

Emerald Holding, Inc. (NYSE: EEX) is the largest U.S.-based B2B event organizer, empowering businesses to succeed year-round by expanding meaningful connections, developing influential content, and delivering powerful commerce-driven solutions. As the owner and operator of a curated portfolio of B2B events spanning trade shows, conferences, B2C showcases and a scaled hosted buyer platform, Emerald delivers dynamic solutions across leading industries through its robust content and e-commerce marketplace. Emerald is a trusted partner for its thousands of customers, predominantly small and medium-sized businesses, playing a pivotal role in driving year-round commerce through streamlined buying, selling, and networking opportunities. Powered by an experienced team, Emerald is fostering meaningful engagement and delivering unparalleled market access with a commitment to driving business growth 365 days a year.

Join Us at Emerald

At Emerald, we are dedicated to building a workplace where everyone feels valued and included. We actively seek out diverse talent and fresh perspectives, embracing a wide range of professional backgrounds and experiences. Our skills-based hiring approach focuses on capabilities and potential. Over 90% of our roles don't require a college degree, except for specialized fields like legal, finance, and accounting.

Come grow with us!

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Target Compensation: $80,000-85,000

Please note that this range reflects a reasonable estimate of the target compensation for this position. This range may ultimately vary based on a candidate's qualifications and may be higher where required by applicable law.

We offer a competitive benefits package designed to strengthen our employees' physical and mental health, including unlimited vacation for exempt employees, 401(k) plan with a company match, medical/dental/vision coverage, parental and caregiver leave, dependent, commuter and FSA benefits, professional development programs, and mental wellness tools such as weekly guided meditation programs.

If you need accommodation in our application process or have questions about our posted salary range, please email our Talent Acquisition team at Careers@EmeraldX.com.