Conference Planner - New York, NY

Thomson Reuters is a global leader in providing essential information to the world's businesses and professionals in Law, Financial Services, Tax & Accounting, Media & News, Healthcare and Scientific Research. With our deep expertise and understanding of these professions, we are able to offer our customers a broad range of innovative products and services. The relevant, insightful information and intuitive supporting systems we provide enable our customers to be successful. Thomson Reuters has operations in 93 countries around the globe. More information about Thomson Reuters and its financial performance can be found on www.ThomsonReuters.com. The Conference Planner is responsible for securing venues and planning the logistics for West Legalworks seminars.  This includes coordinating site selection, negotiating hotel contracts, and overseeing the successful execution of all on-site activities including registration, catering, room set-ups, audio/video, sponsor exhibits, signage, etc. This role reports to the Director, Product Management & Operations.  Major Areas of Accountability include: Managing all aspects of event planning from sourcing through post-event follow-up Regular and consistent communication of event status to cross-functional event teams Onsite management of attendee registration, speakers and sponsors, ensuring that all are well informed and offered a high level of service Preparation and management of budgets and reconciliations for assigned conferences and events Post-event reporting, including attendance and cost information Knowledge/Experience: Four year college degree required Three to five years experience in planning conferences required Track record of successfully managing workload of multiple events Experience in the Legal industry preferredSkills: Excellent planning, prioritization and organizational skills Ability to manage all aspects of event sourcing and logistics Proven experience in high-volume, fast-paced environment Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills Collaborative work style and commitment to getting the job done Excellent PC skills, particularly with Microsoft applications Ability to travelThomson Reuters employees take pride in providing our customers around the world with information that is timely, accurate, unbiased and trusted. We have a profound respect for the professions and customers we serve and define our success in terms of their success. Our work environment is dynamic, innovative and entrepreneurial. We have a result-oriented culture that demands excellence, agility, and the desire to move quickly and precisely to seize opportunities. Our environment is both challenging and supportive - we give employees the opportunity to develop their skills and do their best work.Thomson Reuters values diversity of culture and thought and seeks talented, qualified employees in all its operations around the world regardless of race, gender, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, age or any other protected classification under country or local law.Thomson Reuters is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  Company: Thomson Reuters Location: New York, NY Job Status Full Time, Employee Job Category: Administrative/Clerical Career Level: Experienced (Non-Manager)