Careers

The Event Operations Manager will participate in the strategy, development and execution of Voice Events & Entertainment’s growing portfolio of signature events – including national and regional events – with a focus on event management & execution, attendee experience, business impact and ROI.

The ideal candidate should have the ability to see the big picture while simultaneously maintaining an astute attention to detail and the ability to execute with excellence. In addition to extensive event operations experience, this position requires excellent project management and strong communication and organizational skills.

Job Description:
● Planning and organizing of events in accordance with financial and time restraints.
● Acquiring, managing & executing all event programming elements
● Manage all event logistics including vendors, contracts, permits & staff
● Manage communication with all event participants & vendors
● Assist in development of experiential activations
● Planning multiple events at once

Desired Experience:
● 3-5 years of experience in event operations, management and development, preferably B2C.
● Strong organizational, leadership, problem solving and time management skills
● Excellent communication and presentation skills – written and verbal
● Assertive, goal-oriented and self-motivated
● Ability to multitask, handle pressure and work under deadlines
● Ability to think creatively, be innovative, and deliver a “WOW” event experience
● Experience in contract negotiation
● Proven track record of event planning
● Ability to work cross-functionally to reach common project goals
● Travel required
● BA/BS degree required

We offer a base salary plus bonuses and career growth opportunities in a fun, fast paced work environment. We also offer a full benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, 401k, flex spending, paid vacation & more!

Interested candidates please send your resume to: [email protected]

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We are seeking a smart, driven, and energetic individual looking for a career in media sales. The media industry is in an exciting state of change and Dallas Observer/VDigital Services is growing exponentially. As such, we need a highly ambitious media consultant with a desire to succeed and grow with us. We pride ourselves on leading the industry in ad performance, technology and, most of all, customer results.


This person will be responsible for growing advertising revenues through the consultative sale of digital solutions including, digital display, SEO, PPC, paid media, social media, mobile, programmatic, IP targeting, e-mail, mobile advertising, website development, local services, weekly and annual print guides and signature events, with a primary responsibility of acquiring new clients. We continue to launch new products and initiatives so opportunities abound.



Qualifications:
• High acumen for consultative selling
• A proven track record in sales or similar field
• Highly motivated and results-oriented
• Ability to self-generate leads
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to listen
• Strong problem solving and decision making abilities
• Strong customer service skills
• Ability to operate within a fast-paced environment
• Entrepreneurial spirit
• Digital, Radio, Cable, Print, or Media advertising sales experience a plus.
• Candidates must have personal transportation



We offer a competitive salary with uncapped commissions, additional bonus incentives, casual dress code and career growth opportunities. First year account executives will earn a minimum of $73,000 - $80,000. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, paid time off, company paid holidays and a 401(k). We offer a culture of rewarding hard work with happy hours, sales outings, a dog friendly office, a mixture of remote and in-person work days and other incentives. In addition, we offer you a 40 + year company with an outstanding reputation in media relations and employee tenure. Over the past 24 months, our digital agency has continued to set records in sales growth and customer success. Much of this is due to the best-in-class tools and analysis provided to us by our award-winning digital specialists.


Some recent awards we have been honored with include:


2021 American Business Awards (May 2021)
V Digital Services was honored with a Bronze Stevie Award in the 19th annual American Business Awards announced today. The Phoenix-based digital marketing agency won in the “Company of the Year” category for medium-sized American advertising, marketing or public relations companies.


2021 Top Interactive Marketing Firm (July 2021)
Thanks to a year of constant innovation on behalf of clients, V Digital Services jumped up three spots in the Phoenix Business Journal’s annual ranking of the Top 10 largest interactive marketing firms in the Valley.


2021 Top 25 Largest Advertising Agencies
V Digital Services jumped up two spots in the Denver Business Journal’s annual ranking of the leading advertising agencies in the Denver area.


2021 NTX Marketing & Advertising Firms List (August 2021)
V Digital Services has been named one of North Texas’s leading advertising and marketing firms by the Dallas Business Journal, placing at No. 13 in the survey of 136 eligible firms.



Interested candidates: please email your resume and cover letter to: [email protected]


We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity in the workplace.

Who You Are: You're on the go & in the know, hyper-organized, eager and energetic. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and you're passionate about events. You have "it" -- no, not the Stephen King novel. "It," that hard-to-define quality that makes you stand out. The thing inside you that keeps you hungry and driven to succeed wherever you go. It.

Who We Are: Voice Media Group is a diversified media and technology company that specializes in serving advertisers, business owners and readers across the country. We own and operate the leading lifestyle events across the U.S attracting more than 75,000 guests each year. From food and drink to music and arts, we proudly produce live events that are iconic annual affairs that have become sold out staples of local entertainment calendars with almost three decades of experience.

The Role: The National Sponsorship Account Executive will play a key role in driving experiential sponsorship sales and partnerships for our annual signature events. It is their objective to provide exceptional customer service, a high level of communication, build strong client and sales relationships, and deliver a quality product that retains the client on an ongoing basis.

Job Description:
● Understanding of the benefits of an organization sponsoring branded events, branded content, and local community initiatives.
● Deep dive into customer needs and build a relationship as a trusted advisor.
● Development of dynamic sales presentations for current business partners using PowerPoint proposals, incorporating research of category dynamics and a clear understanding of the prospective partner’s marketing goals.
● Responsible for developing partner relationships and generating and growing revenues primarily from prospective accounts, plus work with the sales team on existing accounts, selling events and sponsorships alongside them.
● Proactively identify new business opportunities through cold calling, networking, marketing, referrals, and lead databases.
● Ability to communicate with a valuable personal presence to potential partners, and secure high value appointments.
● Excellent problem-solving skills and a creative mind so that you can develop and recommend the best advertising solutions to meet client needs.
● Exceed established revenue goals.

Desired Experience:
● Existing local, regional, and national relationships to leverage is preferred.
● Expertise in event sponsorship sales, activation space, digital marketing and advertising strategies, and continual education in event sponsorships is required.
● Effective needs analysis skills/processes to build custom proposals
● Interest and aptitude to succeed with needs-based selling.
● Excellent communication and presentation skills – written and verbal.
● Assertive, goal-oriented and self-motivated.
● Ability to multitask, handle pressure and work under deadlines.

We offer a base salary plus commission & bonuses and career growth opportunities in a fun, fast paced work environment. We also offer a full benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, 401k, flex spending, paid vacation & more!

Interested candidates please send your resume to: [email protected]

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Dallas Observer Marketing department is seeking outgoing individuals interested in events and promotions to
assist the marketing department on a part-time Independent Contractor basis.

This is an opportunity to explore DFW and all it has to offer. In addition, individuals will gain hands-on experience in grassroots campaigns, special event production, social media marketing, and more. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Working all Dallas Observer Signature Events: BrewFest, The Morning After Bruch Event and Tacolandia
• Attending Dallas Observer Client Events
• Email List Growth & Marketing

Requirements:
Outgoing and engaging personality
Ability to build strong working relationships
Proactive work ethic
Desire to work on large scale event production

If you are looking for a way to explore DFW, meet new people, and attend events, this job is for you.

Interested candidates please submit your resume to : [email protected]

Voice Media Group (Dallas Observer + Houston Press) is seeking a Promotions & Events Coordinator to manage, coordinate and develop all marketing platforms and strategies. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated and creative, with a background in event planning & execution, social media & marketing. Must possess strong organizational, problem solving and time management skills along with excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Creating, managing and executing events according to timelines and budgets
• Develop creative ads to market all facets of the publication including: events, blogs, online, promotions, etc
• Managing the company’s presence in the marketplace with sponsorships of key events & promotional campaigns
• Develop & Maintain local relationships with media & influencers
• Execute Email Growth Initiatives by coming up with creative and unique giveaways, planning and promoting mini
events, and diving into email numbers weekly
• Oversee Social Networking efforts and goals for the department as well as communicate with the Web Editor to ensure
messaging remains consistent
• Brainstorm and launch new promotions to better the company to drive traffic online and to partner/internal events
• Writes copy and initiates art needs for any media kit needs regarding marketing events and special issues
• Manage grass roots marketing team

Dallas Observer Offers:
Great work environment with the ability to work with fun, exciting and unique business owners.
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurances
401(K) Plan
Paid Vacation & Sick time
Additional optional benefits include: Legal Plan Services, Pet Insurance and Auto/Home Insurance

Interested Candidates please send your resume to :  [email protected]

NO RELOCATION OFFERED.
Candidate must be eligible to work in this country for any employer.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity in the workplace.