Description
The Awards Researcher is responsible for organizing Asian Legal Business (ALB) events, such as its series of award programmes and events across Asia.
In this opportunity as an Awards Researcher, you will:
- Manage the research for law awards, including the preparation of nomination forms, award methodology, and judging packs
- Conduct research to identify opportunities and target markets for local and regional events in Asia, maximize the product reach, and bring in potential participants
- Identify, invite, and secure the award finalists, judges, and prestigious guests, working closely as part of the team to coordinate the regional efforts
- Manage database growth and proactive communications with the target audience, such as outreach calls to leading companies and C-level legal practitioners to promote the awards programme and drive high-quality submissions
- Manage event marketing via e-mail campaigns, websites, social media, and other platforms
- Leverage social media and digital solutions to enhance the research process, marketing, and continuous improvement of the awards programme and event experience
- Coordinate the production of events from conception to completion
You’re a fit for the role of Awards Researcher if you have the following:
- Strong research, analytical, and organizational capability
- Able to work independently, multitask, and meet tight deadlines
- Ability to engage with stakeholders and customers in a positive and interactive manner, creating a strong customer experience
- 5 years of awards organization, event research, marketing, or project management experience is desirable; work experience in regional events/projects is preferred
- Knowledge in the legal or financial industry is beneficial but not essential
- Position requires occasional travel (up to 8 times a year), subject to business needs
What's in it For You?
- Hybrid Work Model: flexible hybrid working environment (2-3 days a week in the office depending on the role)
- Flexibility & Work-Life Balance: supportive workplace policies designed to help manage personal and professional responsibilities
- Career Development and Growth: culture of continuous learning and skill development
- Industry Competitive Benefits: comprehensive benefit plans, including flexible vacation, two company-wide Mental Health Days off, access to the Headspace app, retirement savings, tuition reimbursement, employee incentive programs, and resources for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing
- Culture: globally recognized, award-winning reputation for inclusion and belonging, flexibility, work-life balance, and more
- Social Impact: opportunities to make an impact in the community with the Social Impact Institute, two paid volunteer days off annually, and opportunities to get involved with pro-bono consulting projects and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives