Global Events Specialist (Japan Remote) at Turnitin, LLC
Japan
<section class="job-section" id="st-companyDescription"><div><p class="googlejobs-paragraph--empty"></p><h2 class="title">Company Description</h2></div><div class="wysiwyg spl-wysiwyg"><p>When you join Turnitin, you'll be welcomed into a company that is a recognized innovator in global education. For over 25 years, Turnitin has partnered with educators and institutions to develop learning integrity solutions that recognize the enduring value of critical thinking in a rapidly changing world. Over 16,000 academic institutions, publishers, and corporations use our services in more than 185 countries around the world: Turnitin Feedback Studio, Clarity, Originality, Gradescope, ExamSoft, Similarity, and iThenticate. Protecting the value of an authentic education is at the heart of who we are.</p><p>Experience a remote-first culture that empowers you to work with purpose and accountability in a way that best suits you, supported by a comprehensive package that prioritizes your overall well-being. Our diverse community of colleagues are all unified by a shared desire to make a difference in education.</p><p>Turnitin is a global organization with team members in over 35 countries including the United States, Mexico, United Kingdom, Australia, Japan, India, and the Philippines.</p></div></section><section class="job-section" id="st-jobDescription"><div><p class="googlejobs-paragraph--empty"></p><h2 class="title">Job Description</h2></div><div class="wysiwyg spl-wysiwyg" itemprop="responsibilities"><p>As an Event Specialist at Turnitin, you will play a pivotal role in planning, executing, and evaluating a wide range of events designed to promote our B2B SaaS solutions in the education technology sector. You will be responsible for creating impactful and engaging experiences that connect us with key stakeholders, including educators, administrators, and decision-makers in educational institutions.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities: </strong></p><ul><li>Plan and execute a variety of virtual and in-person events, including webinars, conferences, workshops, and roundtables, to promote our B2B SaaS products in the education technology space.</li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including regional marketing, creative, sales, and solutions engineering, to ensure alignment on event goals, content, and messaging.</li><li>Coordinates event budgets, negotiates contracts with vendors and venues, and tracks expenses to ensure cost-effective event execution.</li><li>Support event marketing strategies to drive attendance and engagement, including email campaigns, social media promotion, and targeted outreach to our customer base.</li><li>Manages and identifies speaking opportunities at events that align with the event strategy </li><li>Coordinate all logistical aspects of events, including registration, speaker coordination, AV setup, and on-site support.</li><li>Manage event content in partnership with the relevant marketing teams, including presentations, agendas, and collateral, to ensure alignment with our brand and messaging.</li><li>Evaluate the success of events through metrics such as attendance, lead generation, and post-event surveys, and provide insights for continuous improvement.</li><li>Keep abreast of industry trends, competitors' activities, and best practices to drive innovation in our event strategies.</li><li>Foster relationships with partners, sponsors, and potential event collaborators to enhance our event offerings.</li></ul></div></section><section class="job-section" id="st-qualifications"><div><p class="googlejobs-paragraph--empty"></p><h2 class="title">Qualifications</h2></div><div class="wysiwyg spl-wysiwyg" itemprop="qualifications"><ul><li>3-5+ years experience in virtual and in-person event planning and execution, with a strong portfolio of successful B2B events.</li><li>Excellent project management and organizational skills, with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.</li><li>Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners.</li><li>Proficiency in event and project management software and tools (e.g., CVENT, Goldcast, Zuddl, Zoom, Asana etc.).</li><li>Analytical mindset to measure and analyze event performance data. (e.g Tableau and Salesforce etc.) </li><li>Creative problem-solving abilities and adaptability in a fast-paced, evolving industry.</li><li>Willingness to travel for in-person events.</li><li>Familiarity with the education technology sector and the unique needs of educators and educational institutions preferred.</li></ul></div></section><section class="job-section" id="st-additionalInformation"><div><p class="googlejobs-paragraph--empty"></p><h2 class="title">Additional Information</h2></div><div class="wysiwyg spl-wysiwyg" itemprop="incentives"><p><strong>Total Rewards @ Turnitin</strong><br> At Turnitin, we believe Total Rewards go far beyond pay. While salary, bonus, or commission are important, they’re only part of the value you receive in exchange for your work.</p><p>Beyond compensation, you’ll experience the intrinsic rewards of unleashing your potential and making a positive impact on global education. You’ll also thrive in a culture free of politics, surrounded by humble, inclusive, and collaborative teammates.</p><p>In addition, our extrinsic rewards include generous time off and health and wellness programs that provide choice, flexibility, and a safety net for life’s challenges. You’ll also enjoy a remote-first culture that empowers you to work with purpose and accountability in the way that suits you best, all supported by a comprehensive package that prioritizes your overall well-being.</p><p><strong>Our Mission</strong> is to ensure the integrity of global education and meaningfully improve learning outcomes.<br> <br> <strong>Our Values</strong> underpin everything we do.</p><ul><li><strong>Customer Centric: </strong>Our mission is focused on improving learning outcomes; we do this by putting educators and learners at the center of everything we do.</li><li><strong>Passion for Learning: </strong>We are committed to our own learning and growth internally. And we support education and learning around the globe.</li><li><strong>Integrity: </strong>Integrity is the heartbeat of Turnitin—it is the core of our products, the way we treat each other, and how we work with our customers and vendors.</li><li><strong>Action & Ownership: </strong>We have a bias for action. We act like owners. We are willing to change even when it’s hard.</li><li><strong>One Team:</strong> We strive to break down silos, collaborate effectively, and celebrate each others' successes.</li><li><strong>Global Mindset: </strong>We consider different perspectives and celebrate diversity. We are one team. The work we do has an impact on the world.</li></ul><p><strong>Global Benefits</strong></p><ul><li>Remote First Culture</li><li>Health Care Coverage*</li><li>Education Reimbursement*</li><li>Competitive Paid Time Off </li><li>Self-Care Days</li><li>National Holidays*</li><li>2 Founder Days + Juneteenth Observed</li><li>Paid Volunteer Time*</li><li>Charitable contribution match*</li><li>Monthly Wellness or Home Office Reimbursement/*</li><li>Access to Modern Health (mental health platform)</li><li>Parental Leave*</li><li>Retirement Plan with match/contribution*</li></ul><p>* varies by country</p><p><strong>Seeing Beyond the Job Ad</strong><br> At Turnitin, we recognize it’s unrealistic for candidates to fulfill 100% of the criteria in a job ad.  We encourage you to apply if you meet the majority of the requirements because we know that skills evolve over time. If you’re willing to learn and unleash your potential alongside us, join our team!</p><p>#LI-AC1</p></div></section>
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