2025-10-20 – Weekly Event News : Remote work in event management

Last week, our community delved into various facets of event management, with a keen focus on the evolving landscape of remote work opportunities. Members actively shared experiences and best practices concerning the valuation of emotional labor, particularly in themed weddings. The conversation also touched on the importance of skill development for those new to the industry, providing insights into what makes an event planner stand out.


This Week’s Hot Topics

  • Weekly Event Jobs: Remote roles for event professionals
    This thread is buzzing with opportunities for those looking to work remotely in event management. It’s a must-read if you’re exploring flexible work options.
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  • How are you pricing emotional labor on themed weddings
    A thought-provoking discussion on how to appropriately price the often-overlooked emotional labor in themed weddings. This could reshape your pricing strategies.
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  • Weekly Event Jobs: Explore dynamic roles in event marketing
    The latest roles in event marketing are highlighted here, offering a glimpse into dynamic opportunities that could advance your career in this niche.
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  • Would You Take This Job? Coordinator — Events (Wild Wild West — Caesars Atlantic City)
    A compelling job opportunity at Caesars Atlantic City is sparking debate. Weigh in on whether this is the right fit for your career aspirations.
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  • Remote work booming in event management
    Explore how the trend towards remote work is shaping the event management industry and what it means for your future job prospects.
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  • FAQ/Guidelines
    New members can get acquainted with our community guidelines here. It’s a helpful resource to ensure a smooth experience.
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  • Admin Guide: Getting Started
    A useful guide for admins to efficiently navigate and manage the forum.
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  • Is Event Planning the Right Career for You?
    If you’re questioning your career path, this discussion might help you decide if event planning aligns with your goals and interests.
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  • How Did You Land Your First Event Gig?
    Members share their first experiences in landing event gigs. This thread is full of inspiring stories and practical tips.
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  • What Skills Make a Standout Event Planner?
    Discover the key skills that distinguish top-tier event planners in this insightful thread.
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Looking forward to another week of engaging discussions. Feel free to jump into any topic that piques your interest.

I’ve had better remote weeks by setting ‘office hours’ in Calendly for client calls and adding the invisible work as a “creative direction + client care” line item — clients respect it when it’s on the proposal. Small caveat: for themed weddings, over-index on screen-share walkthroughs (Loom helps) so the emotional tone lands; emojis don’t carry linen textures.

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