Description
Dow Jones Events is dedicated to creating trusted, high-quality experiences that inform, connect, and engage audiences in person and virtually.
The Manager, Strategy & Operations – Brand & Experiences will drive key strategic and operational initiatives across the Dow Jones Events business, contributing to the growth and evolution of the Events portfolio through portfolio planning, product and franchise development, business case and proposal creation, competitive research, business reporting, calendar management, and cross-functional initiatives.
Responsibilities:
- Manage strategic projects that help grow and evolve the Dow Jones Events portfolio.
- Support product strategy development across new and existing event franchises.
- Develop proposals, briefs, and business cases for new events, franchise extensions, investment opportunities, and commercial partnerships.
- Assist in reviewing and researching competitor events in the market.
- Partner with Sales, Strategy, Production, Finance, Audience, Comms, Content Operations, and portfolio leads to gather inputs and support the development of actionable event concepts and proposals.
- Pressure-test new ideas against strategic priorities, audience opportunity, commercial potential, operational requirements, and portfolio fit.
- Support the development of executive-level presentations and compile background materials on strategy development for internal and external stakeholders.
- Complete regular updates, progress reports, and leadership materials related to strategic initiatives, portfolio performance, ROI, risks, recommendations, and decisions needed.
- Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve cross-functional coordination, reduce duplication, and support a more efficient operating model across the Events business.
- Project manage timelines, briefs, trackers, approval processes, and cross-functional work streams for strategic initiatives and new event opportunities.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred
- 7+ years of experience in product/portfolio strategy, commercial strategy, business operations, or product marketing
- Experience evaluating new business or product opportunities, including developing business cases and assessing market/audience opportunity, commercial potential, competitive positioning, and operational feasibility
- Demonstrated experience translating research, data, and stakeholder input into actionable recommendations for senior leadership
- Strong project/program management experience, with a track record of driving complex cross-functional initiatives from concept through execution
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, along with strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
- A proactive and solutions-oriented mindset, with the ability to challenge conventional thinking and identify new approaches
Benefits:
- Comprehensive Healthcare Plans
- Paid Time Off
- Retirement Plans
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Plans
- Education Benefits
- Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
- Family Care Benefits
- Commuter Transit Program
- Subscription Discounts
- Employee Referral Program