Sr. Event Specialist chez Verisk Analytics
Verisk Analytics · Boston, États-Unis d'Amérique · Hybrid
- Professional
- Bureau à Boston
The Experiential Marketing team at Verisk is passionate about creating meaningful brand experiences. Whether leading a Verisk-hosted event or conference, designing immersive office activations, or piloting innovative experiential technologies, this team plays a critical role in advancing Verisk’s brand and business goals.
As a Sr. Specialist, Experiential Marketing, you will support both the operational and project management functions of the team and serve as a hands-on lead for key events. You bring experience in event planning and execution, project management, data-driven event analytics, and executive communications. You’ll collaborate closely with leaders across Marketing and the Extreme Events business unit.
This role is based in Boston with an in-office presence of 2 days per week, and additional days as needed to support office events. Ability to travel up to 20% and work overtime or irregular hours as needed to support business needs.
Event Planning & Execution (~60%)
Based in the Boston office, you will lead and support internal and client-facing event initiatives, including:
An annual 400-person internal kick-off event
Monthly town halls and employee engagement activities (e.g., happy hours, holiday celebrations)
Local client events, Verisk’s capstone event (VIC-US), and industry tradeshows
You will coordinate all event logistics including catering, room setup, AV coordination, vendor management, transportation, and overall event project management. You’ll serve as the primary point of contact for Boston-based events, ensuring alignment with company culture and employee experience goals.
Event Contract Operations (~40%)
As part of a collaborative team, you will help manage the operational aspects of event contracting, including:
Leading and supporting the development and execution of Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for event vendors and venues
Managing the end-to-end review and approval process for more than 50 event contracts
Ensuring all contracts comply with procurement policies, budgetary guidelines, and legal standards
Partnering with legal, finance, and procurement teams to mitigate risk, negotiate favorable terms, and optimize vendor relationships
Maintaining organized documentation and tracking systems to support contract lifecycle management, reporting, and audit readiness
Additional Responsibilities
Cross-Team Collaboration & Learning
Participate in special projects across the Experiential Marketing function, including operations, strategy, and logistics
Attend planning meetings and cross-functional check-ins to gain exposure to integrated marketing and shared services teams
Learn and apply best practices in project management, event operations, and marketing strategy
Continuous Improvement
Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve team efficiency
Contribute ideas and feedback to evolve internal systems and workflows
Qualifications
Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in events, marketing, communications, business, or related field
Minimum 4 years of event experience
1+ years of project management experience, preferably within events or marketing
Skills & Competencies
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel and PowerPoint) and project management tools (e.g., Workfront)
Experience with invoice processing, purchase orders, and credit card reconciliation
Comfortable managing budgets, tracking expenses, and preparing reports
Personal Attributes
Team player with high emotional intelligence and a collaborative mindset
Proactive and organized, with a can-do attitude and ability to manage multiple tasks
Strategic thinker with a passion for operational excellence and continuous improvement
Curious and adaptable, eager to learn and grow in a fast-paced environment
Creative problem-solver who brings fresh ideas and initiative
#LI-MC1
Company
For over 50 years, Verisk has been the leading data analytics and technology partner to the global insurance industry by delivering value to our clients through expertise and scale. We empower communities and businesses to make better decisions on risk, faster.
At Verisk, you'll have the chance to use your voice and build a rewarding career that's as unique as you are, with work flexibility and the support, coaching, and training you need to succeed.
For the eighth consecutive year, Verisk is proudly recognized as a Great Place to Work® for outstanding workplace culture in the US, fourth consecutive year in the UK, Spain, and India, and second consecutive year in Poland. We value learning, caring and results and make inclusivity and diversity a top priority. In addition to our Great Place to Work® Certification, we’ve been recognized by The Wall Street Journal as one of the Best-Managed Companies and by Forbes as a World’s Best Employer and Best Employer for Women, testaments to the value we place on workplace culture.
We’re 7,000 people strong. We relentlessly and ethically pursue innovation. And we are looking for people like you to help us translate big data into big ideas. Join us and create an exceptional experience for yourself and a better tomorrow for future generations.
Verisk Businesses
Underwriting Solutions — provides underwriting and rating solutions for auto and property, general liability, and excess and surplus to assess and price risk with speed and precision
Claims Solutions — supports end-to-end claims handling with analytic and automation tools that streamline workflow, improve claims management, and support better customer experiences
Property Estimating Solutions — offers property estimation software and tools for professionals in estimating all phases of building and repair to make day-to-day workflows the most efficient
Extreme Event Solutions — provides risk modeling solutions to help individuals, businesses, and society become more resilient to extreme events.
Specialty Business Solutions — provides an integrated suite of software for full end-to-end management of insurance and reinsurance business, helping companies manage their businesses through efficiency, flexibility, and data governance
Marketing Solutions — delivers data and insights to improve the reach, timing,relevance, and compliance of every consumer engagement
Life Insurance Solutions – offers end-to-end, data insight-driven core capabilities for carriers, distribution, and direct customers across the entire policy lifecycle of life and annuities for both individual and group.
Verisk Maplecroft — provides intelligence on sustainability, resilience, and ESG, helping people, business, and societies become stronger
Verisk Analytics is an equal opportunity employer.
All members of the Verisk Analytics family of companies are equal opportunity employers. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, veteran's status, age or disability. Verisk’s minimum hiring age is 18 except in countries with a higher age limit subject to applicable law.
https://www.verisk.com/company/careers/
Unsolicited resumes sent to Verisk, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Verisk business mailing address, fax machine or email address, or directly to Verisk employees, will be considered Verisk property. Verisk will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.
