Events Coordinator – HONOLULU Magazine Group
PacificBasin Communications
Revised Jan. 17, 2023

Works on the HONOLULU brand:

• HONOLULU Magazine
• HONOLULU Family
• Frolic Hawaii
• aio brands when needed

Reports to:

HONOLULU Marketing Director

Work Schedule:

Full-time employment

• Remote flexibility
• In-office requirement is a minimum of 2 days a week
• Must be available for events during nights and weekends

Job Description

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Act as the LEAD on all HONOLULU, HONOLULU Family and Frolic Hawaii branded events. This includes coordinating logistics, programming and décor, as well as:
  • Select and manage outside vendors necessary to execute the events in a way that reflects positively on the brand.
  • Lead all on-site event requirements including set-up and break-down, oversee staffing and lining up shift coverage from among staff.
  • Work with the Marketing Director to create event materials, as needed.
  • Communicate frequently and effectively to the rest of the sales, marketing, and editorial teams about event details
  • Present past event recaps and upcoming event plans at monthly brand planning meetings and to sponsors.
• Keep all event and promotion budgets and pro formas up to date, formatted and organized at all times
• Manage sponsor deliverables and attend all meetings.
• Evolve, grow, and when necessary, retire, existing events to maintain our premier brand positioning.
• Identify and establish objectives and metrics for success for each event. Document and recap each event’s performance against the objectives. Manage each event’s performance to objectives, making recommendations to team at frequent points along the way to make necessary changes or modifications to stay on track.
• Assist with sponsor negotiations when necessary.
• Spearhead HONOLULU’s ticketing platform, HNLTix.com. This includes identifying prospects, assisting with initial outreach and demonstrations, tracking each event status, customer service, reporting and maintenance.

Requirements:

• Experience in event management of minimum 2-3 years
• Skilled in project management.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Must have valid driver’s license and transportation.
• The position requires numerous night and weekend hours.
• Can lift at least 40 pounds.

Skills Needed:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Positive, can-do-anything attitude and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, problem solve, prioritize tasks and manage time effectively.
• Ability to work well under pressure, managing multiple projects under tight deadlines.

Compensation:

• Annual salary range is $42,000 to $47,000.

Job Opening: Editor in Chief of Hawaii Business Magazine, locally owned and committed to Hawai‘i’s future

As we celebrate our 70^th anniversary, Hawaii Business Magazine is looking for a dynamic editor to lead our reporters, contributing writers and readers into the next era of print and digital publishing and in-person events. Make a difference and help create a better future for Hawai‘i.

What You’ll Do

• Lead with Vision: Oversee editorial direction, ensuring our stories, newsletters and events stay engaging and relevant to people across the Hawaiian Islands.
• Collaborate and Elevate: Lead a four-person editorial team and collaborate with your colleagues at Hawaii Business and its sister companies in design, digital, sales and events.
• Turns Ideas into Compelling Stories: Engage with diverse people, businesses and communities around Hawai‘i so you can develop story ideas and assign them, write and edit the articles, and oversee publication in print, online and in our newsletters.

What We’re Looking For

• Experienced Professional: 10+ years in journalism, preferably with time in leadership roles and business reporting.
• Understands and Loves Hawai‘i: Someone immersed in local current events and history who thrives amid Hawai‘i’s diverse people and communities.
• Creative Storyteller: A writer and editor who can captivate readers with their own stories and by helping shape the stories of others.
• Digital Savvy: Knowledgeable about connecting with digital audiences.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A collaborative, forward-thinking work environment with lots of freedom for the editor in chief.
• The chance to report on major local issues and mentor young journalists.

Are you ready to make your mark as a local journalism leader? If so, include your resume, cover letter and links to a portfolio of relevant work in your application.

Employment Type: Full-time
Remote Type: Hybrid. Onsite requirement is a minimum of 2 days a week. Applicant must reside on O‘ahu.
Compensation: Annual salary range is $90,000 to $105,000.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

If you love sports and want to be involved with live sports radio broadcasts, apply for a position as a board operator for ESPN Honolulu and CBS 1500. We are hiring an on-call board operator in our downtown Honolulu studio supporting live radio broadcasts of sporting events and sports talk radio programs. This position reports to the Program Director.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operate our state-of-the-art broadcast studio equipment to carry out live radio programs
• Cue on-air talent for the scheduled radio broadcast elements including commercial breaks, live remotes, guest interviews and listener phone calls
• Answer listener phone calls and place calls on air
• Play pre-recorded content including music, commercials, public service announcements, recorded interviews, or scheduled news feeds and traffic alerts
• Ensure all broadcasts comply with FCC regulations
• Assist with radio remote broadcasts

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Proficiency with audio equipment, audio processing, and Microsoft Office 365 applications

PREFERRED SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous experience with broadcast radio or TV production

COMPENSATION & SCHEDULE

This position is an on-call position with a varying work schedule (subject to change). Compensation is $15/hour.

ABOUT US

BlowUp, a division of aio Media Group, is comprised of community-driven radio stations ESPN Honolulu (KKEA) and CBS 1500 (KHKA). Our goal is to capture and share moments in sports in hopes of lifting spirits and bringing the Hawai’i community together. We are the flagship stations for University of Hawai’i Athletics and broadcast a variety of local and national sporting events.

BlowUp is a proud member of the aio Family of Companies. For more information, visit www.aiohawaii.com.

Events Coordinator – HONOLULU Magazine Group
PacificBasin Communications
Revised Jan. 17, 2023

Works on the HONOLULU brand:

• HONOLULU Magazine
• HONOLULU Family
• Frolic Hawaii
• aio brands when needed

Reports to:

HONOLULU Marketing Director

Work Schedule:

Full-time employment

• Remote flexibility
• In-office requirement is a minimum of 2 days a week
• Must be available for events during nights and weekends

Job Description

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Act as the LEAD on all HONOLULU, HONOLULU Family and Frolic Hawaii branded events. This includes coordinating logistics, programming and décor, as well as:
  • Select and manage outside vendors necessary to execute the events in a way that reflects positively on the brand.
  • Lead all on-site event requirements including set-up and break-down, oversee staffing and lining up shift coverage from among staff.
  • Work with the Marketing Director to create event materials, as needed.
  • Communicate frequently and effectively to the rest of the sales, marketing, and editorial teams about event details
  • Present past event recaps and upcoming event plans at monthly brand planning meetings and to sponsors.
• Keep all event and promotion budgets and pro formas up to date, formatted and organized at all times
• Manage sponsor deliverables and attend all meetings.
• Evolve, grow, and when necessary, retire, existing events to maintain our premier brand positioning.
• Identify and establish objectives and metrics for success for each event. Document and recap each event’s performance against the objectives. Manage each event’s performance to objectives, making recommendations to team at frequent points along the way to make necessary changes or modifications to stay on track.
• Assist with sponsor negotiations when necessary.
• Spearhead HONOLULU’s ticketing platform, HNLTix.com. This includes identifying prospects, assisting with initial outreach and demonstrations, tracking each event status, customer service, reporting and maintenance.

Requirements:

• Experience in event management of minimum 2-3 years
• Skilled in project management.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Must have valid driver’s license and transportation.
• The position requires numerous night and weekend hours.
• Can lift at least 40 pounds.

Skills Needed:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Positive, can-do-anything attitude and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, problem solve, prioritize tasks and manage time effectively.
• Ability to work well under pressure, managing multiple projects under tight deadlines.

Compensation:

• Annual salary range is $42,000 to $47,000.

Job Opening: Editor in Chief of Hawaii Business Magazine, locally owned and committed to Hawai‘i’s future

As we celebrate our 70^th anniversary, Hawaii Business Magazine is looking for a dynamic editor to lead our reporters, contributing writers and readers into the next era of print and digital publishing and in-person events. Make a difference and help create a better future for Hawai‘i.

What You’ll Do

• Lead with Vision: Oversee editorial direction, ensuring our stories, newsletters and events stay engaging and relevant to people across the Hawaiian Islands.
• Collaborate and Elevate: Lead a four-person editorial team and collaborate with your colleagues at Hawaii Business and its sister companies in design, digital, sales and events.
• Turns Ideas into Compelling Stories: Engage with diverse people, businesses and communities around Hawai‘i so you can develop story ideas and assign them, write and edit the articles, and oversee publication in print, online and in our newsletters.

What We’re Looking For

• Experienced Professional: 10+ years in journalism, preferably with time in leadership roles and business reporting.
• Understands and Loves Hawai‘i: Someone immersed in local current events and history who thrives amid Hawai‘i’s diverse people and communities.
• Creative Storyteller: A writer and editor who can captivate readers with their own stories and by helping shape the stories of others.
• Digital Savvy: Knowledgeable about connecting with digital audiences.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A collaborative, forward-thinking work environment with lots of freedom for the editor in chief.
• The chance to report on major local issues and mentor young journalists.

Are you ready to make your mark as a local journalism leader? If so, include your resume, cover letter and links to a portfolio of relevant work in your application.

Employment Type: Full-time
Remote Type: Hybrid. Onsite requirement is a minimum of 2 days a week. Applicant must reside on O‘ahu.
Compensation: Annual salary range is $90,000 to $105,000.