Event Content Manager, Tradeshows and Customer Events

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<p style="text-align:left"><b>Who are we?</b></p><div><p style="text-align:left"><span><span>Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, shortening the path to connectivity to enable the innovations that enrich our work, </span><span>life</span><span> and planet.</span></span><span><span> </span></span></p></div><p></p><p></p>A place where bold ideas are welcomed, human connection is valued, and everyone has the opportunity to shape their future.<p></p><p></p>A career at Equinix means being at the center of shaping what comes next and amplifying customer value through innovation and impact. You’ll work across teams, influence key decisions, and help shape the path forward. You’ll find belonging, purpose, and a team that welcomes you—because when you feel valued, you’re empowered to do your best work.<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p><b>Job Summary</b></p><div><div><div><p>Equinix Global Events is seeking a highly experienced event content manager to join our award-winning team. The event content manager is responsible for leading the overall strategy and seamless execution of our Tier 1 Tradeshows. Serving as the primary liaison between internal teams and external show management, this position drives the planning process as the expert in tradeshow sponsorships, exhibit execution and affiliated events.</p><p></p><p>This position will partner with the Marketing Manager and other stakeholders to advise on activations that align with the show objectives and will provide regular communications to keep the core planning team on course. This role manages the end-to-end tradeshow experience to include complex timelines, budgets, and deliverables while producing world-class events that reflect industry trends and embody the values of Equinix.</p><p></p><p>While this role is focused on tradeshows, the Global Events team also leads the planning and execution of other company events including internal executive offsite meetings, global sales meetings, and customer events, which you may be tasked to support.</p><p></p><p><b>Responsibilities</b></p><p>As the event content manager, you will:</p><ul><li><p>Research and advise on event sponsorships, speaking opportunities, and brand activations that align with business goals</p></li><li><p>Collaborate with event stakeholders to set the event strategy including objectives, key messaging, and vision for the event</p></li><li><p>Propose and design exhibit booth layouts and floor plans to meet the show goals and objectives</p></li><li><p>Collaborate with the design and creative services teams to produce custom branding assets</p></li><li><p>Edit, proofread, and improve content messaging as needed</p></li><li><p>Drive the planning process including owning the complete tradeshow overview</p></li><li><p>Establish and maintain planning milestones, timelines, and communications frameworks to align cross functional teams</p></li><li><p>Analyze attendee feedback to generate ideas that improve the overall experience</p></li><li><p>Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to deliver work on time and within budget</p></li><li><p>Maintain and manage milestones with cross-team dependencies in AirTable and Smartsheet</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Qualifications</b></p><ul><li><p>Bachelor’s degree with 7+ years of experience in corporate event management, including significant focus on trade show management</p></li><li><p>Ability to learn and effectively use project management and collaboration tools including AirTable, Smartsheet, Microsoft Teams and Sharepoint</p></li><li><p>Strong financial and project management skills</p></li><li><p>Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities</p></li><li><p>Ability to manage competing priorities with poise and professionalism</p></li><li><p>Willingness and ability to travel up to 50%</p></li></ul></div></div></div><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p>The targeted pay range for this position in the following location is / locations are:</p> <p>United States - Other posted locations not specifically listed : 103,000 - 155,000 USD / Annual </p><p>United States - CA Non-Bay Area, AK, CT, DC, IL, MD, MA, NJ, NY, VA, WA : 114,000 - 170,000 USD / Annual </p><p>United States - CA Bay Area : 124,000 - 186,000 USD / Annual </p> <p>Our pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum target for new hire pay for the full-time position determined by role, level, and location.<b>The pay range shown is based on our compensation structure in place at the time of posting and may be updated periodically based on business needs.</b> Individual pay is based on additional factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and/or training.</p> <p>The targeted pay range listed reflects the base pay only and does not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Employees are eligible for bonus, and equity may be offered depending on the position.</p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><u><b>Equinix Benefits</b></u></p><p style="text-align:left">As an employee, you become important to Equinix’s success. We ensure all your benefits are in line with our core values: competitive, inclusive, sustainable, connected and efficient. We keep them competitive within the current marketplace to ensure we’re providing you with the best package possible. So, wherever you are in your career and life, you’ll be able to enhance your experience and bring your whole self to work.</p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Employee Assistance Program</b>: An Employee Assistance program is available to all employees.</p> US Benefits: - Insurance: You may enroll in health, life, disability and voluntary plans that are designed for you and your eligible family members. - Retirement: You and Equinix may contribute to a retirement plan to help you plan for your financial future. - Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays: You will receive an accrued amount of PTO each pay period along with various paid holidays for you to rest and recharge. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific plan or program terms. <p></p><p>Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability.  If you are a qualified candidate and need assistance or an accommodation, please let us know by completing <a href="https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=cbKtcscv_kql7p3mpZ9r-50RYwLmhPpKtmEYPKOcl8hURTBBN0xMTllDRVc0VkJUSEYxMEk1V0NJQS4u&origin=lprLink" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">this form</a>. </p><p></p><p>Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy / childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political / organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law. </p><p></p><p><b>We use artificial intelligence in our hiring process. Learn more </b><a href="https://careers.equinix.com/equinix-ai-guidance-for-candidates" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span style="color:#0000ff"><b><u>here</u></b></span></a><b>.</b></p> This posting is for a backfill position, meaning it is to fill an existing vacancy within our <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">organization. </span>

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