Founding Head of Events — Remote/Hybrid, Scale & Monetize

Black & White Zebra; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent media tech company is hiring a Head of Events to build and scale a new events division. The role involves defining event strategies, overseeing logistics for in-person, virtual, and hybrid formats, and managing a team. Candidates should have extensive experience in event management, strong budgeting skills, and the ability to create high-value content. Competitive salary between $200,000 to $250,000 CAD with options for a remote or hybrid work model.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading event strategy, operations, and commercialization.
• Proven ability to turn events into content engines.
• Experience building and scaling events into a business.

Responsibilities

• Define the event strategy, portfolio, calendar, and revenue model.
• Lead end-to-end execution of marquee and secondary events.
• Build and lead a high-performing events team.

Skills

Event strategy development

Cross-functional collaboration

Budgeting and P&L management

Scaling events

High-caliber speaker recruitment

Job description

A leading independent media tech company is hiring a Head of Events to build and scale a new events division. The role involves defining event strategies, overseeing logistics for in-person, virtual, and hybrid formats, and managing a team. Candidates should have extensive experience in event management, strong budgeting skills, and the ability to create high-value content. Competitive salary between $200,000 to $250,000 CAD with options for a remote or hybrid work model.