Events Trainee-2

Cary, NC (Hybrid)

$16/hr – $17/hrIntern/New GradFull time

Posted 2 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own event execution and cross‑functional support for partnerships, tickets, and marketing touchpoints around the SAS Championship.

  • Event and activation ownership: assist the director with prep, vendor expo, and Media Day support
  • Partnerships and ticket workflow: fulfillment, tracking, and distribution to corporate partners
  • Market intelligence and performance: demographics research and campaign tracking to guide the plan

Job Description

  • Assist Event Director with day-to-day preparation and execution of event
  • Support Corporate and Community Partnerships department with partnership fulfillment
  • Responsible for tracking, accounting, and distribution of tickets to Corporate and Community Partners
  • Research market and target demographics to support overall marketing and sales plan
  • Track performance of tournament marketing and communication activities
  • Assist with implementation of special projects and grassroots marketing efforts
  • Maximize the activation and engagement of the Tournament’s admission and vendor expo area
  • Support engagement with key local media personalities and help execute Media Day
  • Assist with design and updating of the SAS Championship website
  • Other related duties/projects as reasonably assigned
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Octagon

STRATEGY. ADVERTISING. MARKETING.Octagon Media is a fast-growing advertising agency and marketing firm in Baton Rouge, La., that handles a variety of accounts throughout the Gulf South region of the United States. From mom-and-pop businesses to corporate giants, you name it, and our team does it all. Creative produced with purpose. Digital work that dazzles. Effective media plans that get your message heard. We are powered by sophisticated design, planning, and media buying technologies by subscribing to leading advertising software such as Strata, SRDS, SQAD, Scarborough, Nielsen TV, as well as Nielsen Radio. Using these tools, every member of Octagon works together to provide a strategic and creative approach to all we do. At the end of the day, our goal is to achieve results for our clients. We continue to evolve by exceeding client expectations and implementing state-of-the-art concepts. Our award-winning team brings passion and enthusiasm to every project. From traditional strategies to innovative magic, we are capable of handling your every need.

Founded in 2012
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA
5 employees (4 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
1.3K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
36.4%
Direct
41.8%
Referral
10%
Social
9.8%
Paid
1.3%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~5

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
2 (40% of company)
Median Career Experience
4 years
Median Tenure
1.3 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
4