Event Management

Hi Ilma,
Event management has cropped up as one of the most profitable and best career opportunities. The number of companies/individuals organizing and hosting events has been growing rapidly in the recent years. In order to become an event manager in a good company or firm, you must have an MBA degree along with good public relations. Having a degree in public relations with Masters in marketing will be an advantageous point for this kind of profession. You can work as an event manager in companies such as Wizcraft, television channels such as Zee TV, coordinate fashion shows for event management companies such as Lakme and organize award ceremonies for magazines such as Filmfare. You can also work as a public relation executive in different advertisement and media houses as well as tourism sector. You can work also as a coordinator and event manager in companies such as DNA Network, CNBC TV, Percept D mark, Oglivy & Mather.

Hello,
An event manager is in charge of planning, organizing, and executing all types and sizes of events, like musical concerts, food festivals, and conventions.
You'll meet with clients to assess their needs and determine the purpose of the event.
An Event Manager earns an average salary of $49,609 per year. Most people with this job move on to other positions after 20 years in this career.
Corporate Positions Related to Event Planning:
Large corporations often have roles related to product launches, employee training, conventions, trade shows and marketing events, such as:
Meeting Planner
Activities & Events Planner
Meeting & Event Planner
Event Operations Manager
Conference Planner
Association Event Planner
Event Planner/Analyst
Exhibition Coordinator
Special Events Planner
Convention Planner
Legal Marketing and Events Planner
Senior Event Planner
Field Events Manager
Event coordinator
Retail Events Representative
Marketing Coordinator
Student Event Planner Trade Show Promotions
Non-Profit Positions Related to Event Planning
Non-profits need professionals to help with fundraising activities, sponsorship recruitment, volunteer coordination and general event management.
Job titles in non-profits include:
Program Manager
Program Supervisor
Program Coordinator
Executive Assistant
Community Relations Manager
Development Director
Sponsorship Coordinator
Communications Assistant
Development Specialist
Community Market Manager
Fund Development Coordinator
Donor Relations
Volunteer Coordinator