We’re hiring: Senior Event Executive

IMAGE Media is Ireland’s leading media brand for women, inspiring and engaging audiences through premium content, live experiences, and digital innovation. Through our award-winning magazine, website, and celebrated events, we connect with a powerful community of ambitious, style-conscious, and career-driven individuals.

As we expand our events portfolio in 2025, we’re seeking a creative and capable Senior Event Executive to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to and lead on some of Ireland’s most high-profile events, including:

• IMAGE PwC Businesswoman of the Year Awards
• IMAGE Business of Beauty Awards
• IMAGE Business Club events (Dublin and regional)
• IMAGE Wellness Project
• IMAGE Speaker Series
• Branded partnership and private client events

About the Role

• Location: Dublin (Hybrid)
• Contract: Full-time, Permanent
• Salary: Competitive, DOE
• Application Deadline: Monday, September 15
• Contact: Helen Conway (helen.conway@image.ie)

As Senior Event Executive, you’ll play a key role on the IMAGE Events team, collaborating closely with our Branded Partnerships and editorial teams to deliver best-in-class events and experiences. You’ll manage projects from concept to completion, ensuring every element reflects the IMAGE brand’s premium positioning and exceeds expectations for guests, sponsors, and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Event Planning & Execution

• Take ownership of the planning and execution of assigned events within IMAGE Media’s event portfolio, from ideation to post-event wrap-up, ensuring each event aligns with the IMAGE brand’s high standards of creativity, excellence, and professionalism.
• Develop detailed project timelines, critical paths, and run-of-show documentation, ensuring all milestones and deliverables are met on schedule.
• Source, negotiate with, and manage relationships with venues, AV teams, caterers, event stylists, entertainers, and other vendors to secure best in class services within budget.
• Collaborate with internal teams (editorial, creative, digital, and commercial) to ensure cohesive integration of event themes, content, brand messaging, and sponsorship deliverables.
• Lead event production and logistics on-site, ensuring seamless execution of set-up, branding installation, guest registration, hospitality, and speaker support.
• Maintain strict budget management, tracking costs and ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Proactively identify and resolve potential challenges or risks in the lead-up to and during the event.

Branded Partnerships Events & Commercial Integration

• Work closely with the commercial team to understand and implement brand partner requirements across activations, event touch points, and experiences.
• Ensure sponsor obligations (speaking opportunities, branding placements, sampling, product integrations, etc.) are fulfilled to the highest standard.
• Liaise with clients and agencies to manage expectations, provide regular updates, and ensure a positive partnership experience.
• Partner with marketing, digital, and social media teams to support promotional campaigns, drive ticket sales, and ensure strong brand presence before, during, and after events.

Post-Event Analysis & Reporting

• Lead comprehensive post-event debriefs, capturing key learnings, feedback, and success metrics.
• Gather and analyse attendee feedback via surveys, informal feedback, and partner input.
• Produce detailed post-event reports including ROI metrics, sponsor deliverables recap, photo/video highlights, and recommendations for future improvements.
• Maintain and update a central repository of event templates, supplier contacts, contracts, and production notes to support continuous improvement across the team.

Who You Are

• 3+ years’ experience in a similar role (events, media, or brand activations preferred)
• Highly organised, with strong project management skills and attention to detail
• Comfortable working cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communicator with strong client-facing experience
• Calm under pressure, solutions-oriented, and a proactive team player
• Commercially aware, with an understanding of sponsorship and brand partnerships
• Passionate about the IMAGE brand and the community we serve

Why Join IMAGE Media?

• Be part of one of Ireland’s most influential lifestyle and business media brands
• Work on high-impact, prestigious events with top-tier partners
• Collaborate with a creative, supportive, and ambitious team
• Make your mark on a growing events portfolio with room to innovate

How to Apply

If you’re passionate about delivering exceptional live experiences and want to be part of a dynamic team, we’d love to hear from you. Please send your CV and a short cover letter to:

Helen Conway, Event Manager, helen.conway@image.ie

Deadline to apply: Monday, September 15.