Description

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our Marketing & Communications team at Marsh McLennan. This role will be based in New York City and offers a hybrid work arrangement, requiring a minimum of three days per week in the office.

As a Marketing Coordinator (with Event Focus), you will support the creation and execution of impactful event experiences that drive engagement and strengthen Marsh's relationships with clients, prospects, and stakeholders across the US. This role involves assisting with a variety of marketing initiatives, with a strong emphasis on event coordination, including Marsh-hosted conferences, industry participation, and national sponsorships.

You will collaborate closely with internal teams and external partners - such as the broader Marsh marketing/communications team, creative, individual business units, global events, and outside vendors - to ensure smooth event execution. Using your organizational skills and strategic insight, you will help analyze event performance and contribute to optimizing plans to maximize value and lead generation.

Reporting to the US Marketing & Events Manager, you will be part of a focused team executing events across all Marsh business units. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive, detail-oriented professional to develop their skills, make a meaningful business impact, and grow within Marsh McLennan's global marketing organization.

We will count on you to:

• Assist in planning and executing large, multi-faceted events - including Marsh-hosted programs, industry conferences, and national sponsorships.
• Collaborate with business leadership and other stakeholders to support events and marketing campaigns aligned with core business priorities.
• Support strategic direction - e.g., the development of event themes/sub-themes, messaging, design, content, speakers, agenda, and attendee experience.
• Help oversee supporting marketing tactics, including thought leadership, press involvement, social media campaigns, email, web pages, internal communications, etc.
• Manage event logistics and project coordination tasks, including:
  • Maintaining project plans and timelines
  • Budget tracking and cost monitoring
  • Venue/site evaluation and selection; assist with contracting
  • Registration website/event app content and functionality
  • Agenda/program development and speaker preparations
  • Attendee marketing, list development, and invitation schedules (email, social media, etc.)
  • Assisting with vendor management, including production, rentals, décor, etc.
  • Coordinating event logistics (F&B orders, AV/production, room setup and event flow, timing, hotel room blocks, transportation services, etc.)
  • Production of creative materials (print and digital signage, branded items, giveaways, print materials).
  • Providing on-site event support, including registration and team coordination
  • Post-event analysis, reporting, and surveys
  • For Marsh-owned events, supporting sponsorship-acquisition efforts (provide input on sponsorship level/prospectus support, contract preparation and coordinating legal review, sponsorship deliverables tracking, and invoicing)

What you need to have:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in marketing coordination or event planning
• Bachelor's degree in marketing, strategic communications, advertising, event management or similar discipline
• Experience supporting events of varying sizes and complexities, from planning through execution.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to interact effectively across all organizational levels and with external partners.
• Flexibility to travel up to 20% within the US.

What makes you stand out?

• Demonstrated ability to support the integration of business priorities into event experiences.
• Creative and innovative mindset with sound judgment and effective negotiation skills.
• Adaptability to shifting priorities and proactive problem-solving abilities.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with event management software, particularly Cvent

Why join our team:

• We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leaders.
• We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have an impact on colleagues, clients, and communities.
• Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being.

Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC) is a global leader in risk, strategy and people, advising clients in 130 countries across four businesses: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer and Oliver Wyman. With annual revenue of $24 billion and more than 90,000 colleagues, Marsh McLennan helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit marshmclennan.com, or follow on LinkedIn and X.

Marsh McLennan is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, veteran status (including protected veterans), or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know by contacting reasonableaccommodations@mmc.com.

Marsh McLennan is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh McLennan colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one "anchor day" per week on which their full team will be together in person.

The applicable base salary range for this role is $51,000 to $102,100.

The base pay offered will be determined on factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, education, and any applicable minimum wage requirements. Decisions will be determined on a case-by-case basis. In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for performance-based incentives.

We are excited to offer a competitive total rewards package which includes health and welfare benefits, tuition assistance, 401K savings and other retirement programs as well as employee assistance programs.