Global Events Specialist (Japan Remote)

When you join Turnitin, you'll be welcomed into a company that is a recognized innovator in global education. For over 25 years, Turnitin has partnered with educators and institutions to develop learning integrity solutions that recognize the enduring value of critical thinking in a rapidly changing world. Over 16,000 academic institutions, publishers, and corporations use our services in more than 185 countries around the world: Turnitin Feedback Studio, Clarity, Originality, Gradescope, ExamSoft, Similarity, and iThenticate. Protecting the value of an authentic education is at the heart of who we are.
Experience a remote-first culture that empowers you to work with purpose and accountability in a way that best suits you, supported by a comprehensive package that prioritizes your overall well-being. Our diverse community of colleagues are all unified by a shared desire to make a difference in education.
Turnitin is a global organization with team members in over 35 countries including the United States, Mexico, United Kingdom, Australia, Japan, India, and the Philippines.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities:; Plan and execute a variety of virtual and in-person events, including webinars, conferences, workshops, and roundtables, to promote our B2B SaaS products in the education technology space.; Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including regional marketing, creative, sales, and solutions engineering, to ensure alignment on event goals, content, and messaging.; Coordinates event budgets, negotiates contracts with vendors and venues, and tracks expenses to ensure cost-effective event execution.; Support event marketing strategies to drive attendance and engagement, including email campaigns, social media promotion, and targeted outreach to our customer base.; Manages and identifies speaking opportunities at events that align with the event strategy; Coordinate all logistical aspects of events, including registration, speaker coordination, AV setup, and on-site support.; Manage event content in partnership with the relevant marketing teams, including presentations, agendas, and collateral, to ensure alignment with our brand and messaging.; Evaluate the success of events through metrics such as attendance, lead generation, and post-event surveys, and provide insights for continuous improvement.; Keep abreast of industry trends, competitors' activities, and best practices to drive innovation in our event strategies.; Foster relationships with partners, sponsors, and potential event collaborators to enhance our event offerings.

Requirements

3-5+ years experience in virtual and in-person event planning and execution, with a strong portfolio of successful B2B events.; Excellent project management and organizational skills, with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.; Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners.; Proficiency in event and project management software and tools (e.g., CVENT, Goldcast, Zuddl, Zoom, Asana etc.).; Analytical mindset to measure and analyze event performance data. (e.g Tableau and Salesforce etc.); Creative problem-solving abilities and adaptability in a fast-paced, evolving industry.; Willingness to travel for in-person events.; Familiarity with the education technology sector and the unique needs of educators and educational institutions preferred.