Sr. Event Marketing Manager

NEXT.io is the home of iGaming’s most influential summits and retreats. From flagship gatherings like NEXT Summit Valletta and NEXT Summit New York to our exclusive NEXT Retreats, we bring together decision-makers, operators, affiliates, and innovators who are shaping the future of iGaming and sports betting.

As a global media and conference powerhouse, our vision is clear: to become the most influential brand in iGaming. We deliver market-leading events, trusted news, insightful content, and unmatched networking opportunities, creating the ultimate platform for industry leaders to connect, learn, and grow.

Role Overview 

We’re looking for an ambitious and driven Event Marketing Manager to support and execute marketing campaigns across our global in-person event portfolio. 

You’ll play a key role in driving delegate acquisition, managing campaign execution, and ensuring our events reach the right audiences with the right message. This is a great opportunity for a marketer with a few years of experience in B2B events who is ready to step up and grow into a more strategic position over time. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Execute marketing campaigns for NEXT events like Valletta, New York, NEXT Retreats and regional activations 

• Write campaign copy, plan email marketing flows and coordinate paid campaigns with our paid media team 

• Work closely with the CRM team and Sales to support conversion from awareness to registration 

• Manage deadlines, campaign calendars and coordination across departments 

• Brief and collaborate with our in-house designer for creative assets 

• Oversee pre-event communication, and contribute to post-event wrap-up and content distribution 

• Track and report on campaign performance, sharing learnings with the wider team 

• Ensure branding consistency across all event materials and marketing touchpoints. 

Qualifications 

• 2–4 years of experience in B2B marketing, ideally with events or conferences 

• Experience planning and executing digital campaigns with clear results 

• Familiarity with tools like HubSpot, LinkedIn Ads and other marketing platforms 

• Strong copywriting skills and confidence in writing campaign messaging 

• Organized, deadline-driven and comfortable working across functions 

• Industry knowledge in iGaming or similar is a plus but not essential 

• A growth mindset and desire to evolve into a more senior marketing role 

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) 

• Growth in delegate acquisition and registration for our events 

• Improved cost-per-lead and cost-per-registration year over year 

• Campaign engagement metrics like open rates, CTR and conversion 

• Quality and volume of leads generated from event marketing 

• High satisfaction among attendees, sponsors and internal stakeholders 

• Timely delivery of campaign assets for speakers, sponsors and delegate pushes 

What’s in it for you? 

• Private health insurance after probation. (For full time employees)

• Employee Assistance Programme: support for mental health, finances, legal advice and more, also available for your family. (For full time employees)

• Retail discounts platform. (For full time employees)

• Flexible working hours and remote-friendly setup.

• Access to our Malta HQ office with snacks, coffee, and team socials, for Malta based employees.

Why Join Us 

NEXT.io is one of the fastest-growing brands in the iGaming industry. Our events are bold, innovative, and industry-defining and marketing plays a key role in every success. 

As a Sr. Event Marketing Manager, you’ll have ownership, impact and room to grow. You’ll work with a creative, supportive team, and have the opportunity to shape how the world sees NEXT.io. 

If you’re passionate about creating campaigns that bring people together, we’d love to meet you.