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Events Planner

New York, NY 10019

Posted: 08/19/2025 Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Marketing Job Number: 636973 Is job remote?: No

Job Description

The Planet Group is seeking an Events Planner for a leading global firm. The Events Planner will join its internal events team and support a high volume of in-person and virtual events. This is a visible role that will manage logistics for executive-facing, internal, and industry-wide events from planning through post-execution. You’ll work closely with internal stakeholders, vendors, and external partners to deliver polished, on-brand experiences in a fast-paced, high-performing environment.
This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a professional services or legal firm setting and is passionate about event logistics, planning, and relationship management.

Events Planner Key Responsibilities:
  • Plan and manage corporate events, including dinners, receptions, morale events, client-facing sessions, and internal programming
  • Coordinate in-person, virtual, and hybrid webinars end to end
  • Lead run-of-show planning, tech prep sessions, and execution alongside internal content leads
  • Own vendor coordination: source venues, manage contracts, AV needs, catering, and swag
  • Create and manage event budgets, schedules, and prep materials
  • Serve as day-of point of contact for on-site and virtual event execution
  • Support internal teams in event theme and structure development
  • Assist with firmwide event administration and reporting

Events Planner Required Qualifications:
  • 3–5 years of experience in corporate event planning; law firm or professional services strongly preferred
  • Demonstrated success coordinating client-facing, C-level events
  • Hands-on knowledge of Zoom, webinar platforms, and basic AV setups
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Adobe and database tools a plus
  • Excellent organization, time management, and multitasking skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Comfortable managing multiple stakeholders and priorities simultaneously
  • Proactive, resourceful, and collaborative team player

Why This Role?
  • Work for a prestigious global firm in one of the most visible event-facing roles
  • Join a tight-knit, highly collaborative events team
  • Expand your experience across both internal and external programming
  • Excellent opportunity to leverage law firm or corporate event planning expertise


This is a fast-paced, detail-driven role for a high-level planner who thrives on delivering polished, white-glove experiences. Apply today if you’re ready to make an impact in a dynamic, professional environment.
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