We’re hiring: Event Manager

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

As we continue to grow our events portfolio in 2025, we are looking for a dynamic and highly organised Event Manager to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to shape and deliver some of the most high-profile events in Ireland, including the IMAGE PwC Businesswoman of the Year Awards, IMAGE Business of Beauty Awards, IMAGE Business Club events in Dublin and regional locations, IMAGE Wellness Project, Speaker Series and private client and branded partnership events

About the Role

Job Title: Event Manager
Company: IMAGE Media
Location: Dublin (Hybrid Role)
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive, DOE

As the Event Manager, you will be responsible for planning, executing, and overseeing the seamless delivery of IMAGE Media’s flagship events along with branded partnership events. This role requires a strong strategic mindset, exceptional organisational skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects at once while ensuring an outstanding experience for our attendees, sponsors, and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Event Planning & Execution

• Lead the end-to-end planning and execution of all IMAGE Media events, from concept to completion
• Develop and manage event timelines, budgets, and logistics
• Liaise with venues, vendors, and suppliers to ensure all event requirements are met
• Oversee set-up, branding, catering, AV, and all event production elements
• Ensure a seamless on-the-day experience for guests, speakers, and sponsors

Sponsorship & Stakeholder Management

• Work closely with the commercial team to deliver branded partnership events and activations
• Foster strong relationships with partners while ensuring all agreed-upon commitments are fulfilled
• Collaborate with internal teams (editorial, digital, social, marketing) to maximise brand exposure and achieve ticket sale targets and all KPIs

Audience & Community Engagement

• Ensure IMAGE events align with our brand values and resonate with our engaged audience
• Work on a marketing plan to drive ticket sales, attendance, and social media engagement
• Innovate and introduce new event formats and event talent that enhance audience experience

Post-Event Analysis & Reporting

• Track event performance and compile post-event reports
• Collect and analyse attendee feedback to refine future events
• Monitor event ROI and identify opportunities for growth

Who You Are

• Proven experience in event management (3+ years in a similar role, ideally in media, luxury, or corporate events)
• Strong project management skills with the ability to multi-task and meet tight deadlines
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Creative thinker with a passion for delivering memorable, high-quality events
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of sponsorship activation
• Experience managing budgets and negotiating contracts
• Ability to remain calm and solution-focused under pressure
• A passion for the IMAGE Media brand and its audience

Why Join IMAGE Media?

• Be part of a leading lifestyle and business media brand in Ireland
• Work on prestigious, high-profile events with top industry leaders
• A creative and dynamic work environment with a collaborative team
• Opportunity to innovate and shape the future of IMAGE events

How to Apply

If you’re passionate about creating exceptional live experiences and want to be part of a fast-paced and creative team, we’d love to hear from you! Please send your CV and a cover letter outlining your experience and why you’d be a great fit to IMAGE Media’s Director of Events, Ciara Cosgrove (email: ciara.cosgrove@image.ie).

Deadline to apply: Wednesday, March 19