Event Technology Specialist – CVENT

McDermott Will & Emery

Event Technology Specialist managing digital event experiences using CVENT at McDermott Will & Schulte. Responsible for design, delivery, and UX of event registration websites and mobile applications.

Posted 4/16/2026full-timeChicago • Florida, Illinois, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $93,000 - $142,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for the end-to-end build and execution of event registration websites, mobile applications, and related digital event experiences using CVENT
Focus on hands-on delivery, quality, and optimization of event technology assets
Serve as a hands-on expert for CVENT execution and user experience (UX) implementation
Design, build, and maintain event websites and mobile apps with a focus on usability, performance, and accessibility
Conduct quality control/ quality assurance of digital event assets including websites and mobile apps
Advise internal stakeholders on better ways to leverage CVENT technology
Ensure consistent, high-quality UX across registration, agendas, networking features, and other event touchpoints
Conduct usability reviews and testing
Document processes, create templates, and recommend best practices
Troubleshoot and resolve UX or technical issues quickly during the event lifecycle

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree
At least five (5) years of related work experience
Advanced knowledge of event management platforms
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage competing priorities under tight deadlines
Experience managing projects in a complex, cross-functional environment
Experience with UX/UI for event websites focusing on the ability to guide content hierarchy, navigation, layout, and attendee journeys
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word)
Ability to handle and maintain confidential information
Ability to work collaboratively with senior leaders and learn new concepts quickly.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous compensation packages
Wellness programs that support physical, emotional, mental, and financial health
Comprehensive benefits package

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Hard Skills & Tools

CVENTevent registration websitesmobile applicationsquality controlquality assuranceUX/UI designusability testingdigital event experiencesevent technology optimizationproject management

Soft Skills

strong written communicationstrong verbal communicationorganizational skillsattention to detailability to manage competing prioritiescollaborative workability to learn new concepts quickly