Senior Manager, Events

This is a Full Time Job

Hearst Magazines is one of the largest publishers in the world, with more than 25 brands, including Cosmopolitan, ELLE, Esquire, Good Housekeeping, Harper's BAZAAR, Popular Mechanics, and O the Oprah Magazine. We reach more than 150 million people every month in the United States alone.


Your Impact

The Senior Manager, Hearst Events will primarily focus on supporting the team in the development and execution of brand-specific editorial tentpoles and multi-brand events. These include editorial tentpole events such as ELLE Women in Hollywood and Strength in Diversity, thought-leadership summits such as the Town & Country Philanthropy Summit, Hearst Eco-Conscious Living Summit, and more.

Working with Editorial, Content, and Brand Strategy and Marketing leadership, the Senior Manager of Hearst Events will provide insight and support in the development of profitable events while also overseeing the logistics and production of event content and execution.

This is a critical role that requires someone who understands event production, who can write well, and someone with extraordinary attention to detail when managing multiple and varied projects. A successful candidate must be comfortable working with all levels of colleagues across many teams.

The position reports to the Group Director, Hearst Events.

RESPONSIBILITIES

What You'll Do
• Manage the coordination and execution of logistics for events, including budget development and reconciliation, site selection, development of timelines and run-of-shows, vendor selection and management, contract negotiation, food and beverage selection, site plans, coordination and management of celebrity and/or VIP talent, and sponsor activation plans
• Work alongside Content and Brand Strategy to develop event executions that bring editorial vision and content creation to life
• Work alongside the creative team to develop and oversee the production of event branding, signage, collateral, and promotional assets
• Use your creativity to think outside the box to bring new and innovative experiential ideas to life
• Other special projects as they arise

QUALIFICATIONS

Who You Are
• 5 years of marketing and event experience including event marketing and sponsorship management
• Large-scale project management experience
• Passionate about bringing editorial initiatives to life with a deep understanding of events, entertainment, and culture
• Creative thinker with strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present to clients
• Outstanding collaboration skills, including the ability to work internally across multiple departments and with external organizations (vendors and clients) with confidence and ease
• Highly organized with grace under pressure -- flexibility and resilience is a must
• An understanding of how well-executed events and initiatives support business goals and the ability to manage shifting priorities as they arise

Note: The qualifications listed above are intended to provide a general guideline for evaluating candidates and may be adjusted based on specific organizational needs and requirements.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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