Event marketing assistant vs assistant event coordinator

The differences between event marketing assistants and assistant event coordinators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. While it typically takes 4-6 years to become an event marketing assistant, becoming an assistant event coordinator takes usually requires 1-2 years. Additionally, an assistant event coordinator has an average salary of $34,385, which is higher than the $30,703 average annual salary of an event marketing assistant.

The top three skills for an event marketing assistant include event planning, press releases and facebook. The most important skills for an assistant event coordinator are event planning, event logistics, and alumni.

Event marketing assistant vs assistant event coordinator overview

	Event Marketing Assistant	Assistant Event Coordinator
Yearly salary	$30,703	$34,385
Hourly rate	$14.76	$16.53
Growth rate	19%	18%
Number of jobs	78,729	25,508
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 80%	Bachelor's Degree, 74%
Average age	37	38
Years of experience	6	2

What does an event marketing assistant do?

Event marketing assistants are professionals who are responsible for helping other marketing professionals promote their brand, product, or service with an in-person or real-time engagement. These assistants must collaborate with advertisers and production managers to help market their products as well as edit and design promotional materials. They are required to manage all social media accounts, such as Facebook and Twitter, to analyze growth and activity. Event marketing assistants must also draft and distribute press releases to promote small and large-scale events.

What does an assistant event coordinator do?

Assistant event coordinators assist event team leaders in any activities that are delegated to them. They ensure that the event will run smoothly by anticipating any challenges that may arise. Assistant event coordinators help in all the preparation needed for the event. They join planning sessions and come up with the best ways to execute plans. They may conduct venue oculars, scout for suppliers, and coordinate with external providers. They also assist in setting up the venue, managing the event's execution, and packing up after the event.

Event marketing assistant vs assistant event coordinator salary

Event marketing assistants and assistant event coordinators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Event Marketing Assistant	Assistant Event Coordinator
Average salary	$30,703	$34,385
Salary range	Between $23,000 And $39,000	Between $23,000 And $51,000
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Differences between event marketing assistant and assistant event coordinator education

There are a few differences between an event marketing assistant and an assistant event coordinator in terms of educational background:

	Event Marketing Assistant	Assistant Event Coordinator
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 80%	Bachelor's Degree, 74%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	University of Georgia	San Diego State University

Event marketing assistant vs assistant event coordinator demographics

Here are the differences between event marketing assistants' and assistant event coordinators' demographics:

	Event Marketing Assistant	Assistant Event Coordinator
Average age	37	38
Gender ratio	Male, 26.3% Female, 73.7%	Male, 26.6% Female, 73.4%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 5.1% Unknown, 5.0% Hispanic or Latino, 12.1% Asian, 11.1% White, 66.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%	Black or African American, 11.2% Unknown, 4.7% Hispanic or Latino, 16.3% Asian, 5.9% White, 61.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
LGBT Percentage	10%	16%

Differences between event marketing assistant and assistant event coordinator duties and responsibilities

Event marketing assistant example responsibilities.

Manage a team of marketing professionals delivering customize program communications throughout the distribution channel including POS and consumer materials.
Ensure all logistical details including speaker materials, audiovisual, and arrival of giveaways for event.
Maximize guest experience by engaging fans with in-person meet-and-greets, giveaways, crowd interactive games, and intermission competitions.
Design marketing materials: mailers, flyers, emails, newsletters, PowerPoint, digital ads, TV and radio commercials.
Research and acquire all product data specifications and assist with product page placement in catalogs and quarterly brochures.
Process and submit MLS listings.

Assistant event coordinator example responsibilities.

Promote and manage business on Facebook page, resulting in customer growth.
Appoint as VIP relations liaison managing all points of communication and event operations, and implementing event marketing strategies.
Lead and manage the Instagram and twitter social media sites, also host numerous interviews with stars and celebrities.
Create invitee list, send out invitations and mange RSVP list.
Create and send out digital invitations, reminders and record RSVP's.
Liaise with sponsors, caterers, and venues to assist in creating unique experiences for celebrity and VIP gifting suites.

Event marketing assistant vs assistant event coordinator skills

Common event marketing assistant skills

Event Planning, 13%
Press Releases, 7%
Facebook, 6%
Twitter, 5%
Trade Shows, 5%
Event Logistics, 4%

Common assistant event coordinator skills

Event Planning, 17%
Event Logistics, 5%
Alumni, 5%
Event Materials, 4%
Event Space, 4%
Ticket Sales, 4%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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