Events Manager

Ziff Davis, Inc.; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Ziff Davis is seeking an ambitious, autonomous Events Manager in Texas to support the Director of Events for SpiceWorld and regional activations. The role emphasizes both strategic thinking and practical execution with 3–5 years of experience.

You will spearhead attendee experience, sponsor alignment, vendor and venue coordination, event tech, on-site production, and budget tracking across the event lifecycle, including pre/post analyses.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of corporate event management experience, preferably in B2B or tech.
• Hands-on expertise with event tech platforms (Cvent, Bizzabo) for registration and sponsor management.
• Strong contract literacy with experience reviewing vendor proposals and tracking event budgets.
• Practical knowledge across the full event lifecycle, including strategy support and content coordination.

Responsibilities

• Strategic & Attendee Experience Support: Support the Director in aligning event initiatives with business goals and brand strategy.
• Sponsorship & Sales Alignment: Collaborate with sales teams, join sponsor calls, assist in executing activation packages, and fulfill sponsor deliverables.
• Vendor & Venue Coordination: Primary operational contact for vendors, venue management, source bids, oversee room sets and catering flow.
• Event Technology & Data Administration: Lead setup/maintenance of event platforms to manage registration, data, mobile app, and exhibitor portal.
• Onsite Execution & Production: Lead onsite load-in/setup/strike, coordinate power, Wi-Fi, AV, decor, security, and real-time logistics.
• Content & Speaker Logistics: Support program curation and manage speaker requirements, AV setup, green room logistics, and tech run-throughs.
• Budget Tracking & Fulfillment: Track budgets, audit invoices, manage room blocks, and oversee assets and shipping.

Skills

Event management

Vendor coordination

Project coordination

Event technology

Tools

Cvent

Bizzabo

Job description

We are seeking an ambitious, highly autonomous Events Manager to serve as a key operational and strategic support partner to the Director of Events. In this mid-level role, you will collaborate across the event lifecycle for our flagship annual conference, SpiceWorld, alongside regional activations. The ideal candidate brings 3 to 5 years of experience, thrives on execution, and is ready to support both high-level strategy and tactical execution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic & Attendee Experience Support: Support the Director in aligning event initiatives with business goals and brand strategy. Help manage attendee touchpoints across pre-event communications, on-site experiences, and post-event analysis.c
  
• Sponsorship & Sales Alignment: Collaborate with sales teams, join sponsor calls, assist in executing custom activation packages, and work with CS to ensure all sponsor contractual deliverables are fulfilled.
  
• Vendor & Venue Coordination: Serve as the primary operational contact for external vendors, agencies, and venue management (AT&T Conference Center). Source competitive bids, evaluate proposals, assist with contract reviews, and oversee room sets and catering flow.
  
• Event Technology & Data Administration: Lead the setup and maintenance of event platforms (Cvent/Bizzabo) to manage attendee registration, data integrity, the mobile app, and the exhibitor portal.
• Onsite Execution & Production: Lead onsite load-in, setup, and strike, coordinating power, Wi-Fi, AV, decor, security, temporary labor, and real-time logistical troubleshooting.
• Content & Speaker Logistics: Support program curation efforts and manage speaker requirements, including AV setup, green room logistics, and tech run-throughs.
  
• Budget Tracking & Fulfillment: Track baseline budgets, audit vendor invoices, manage room blocks, and oversee creative assets, swag fulfillment, and shipping logistics.

Job Qualifications:

• 3 to 5 years of corporate event management experience, preferably in B2B or tech.
• Experience with flagship, owned user conferences and direct management of hotels and conference centers is strongly preferred.
• Hands-on expertise in event tech platforms (Cvent, Bizzabo, or equivalent) for registration and sponsor management.
• Strong contract literacy with experience reviewing vendor proposals and tracking event budgets.
• Practical knowledge across the full event lifecycle, including strategy support and content coordination.
• Texas location preferred, with availability to travel to SpiceWorld (Nov 12-13 in Austin, TX) and attend site visits as needed

About Ziff Davis

Ziff Davis (NASDAQ: ZD) is a vertically focused digital media and internet company whose portfolio includes leading brands in technology, shopping, gaming and entertainment, health, cybersecurity, and martech. Today, Ziff Davis is focused on six key verticals – Technology, Shopping, Entertainment, Health & Wellness, Cybersecurity and Marketing Technology.Its brands include IGN, Mashable, RetailMeNot, PCMag, Humble Bundle, Spiceworks, Everyday Health, BabyCenter, Moz, iContact and Vipre Security.

SWZD offers competitive salaries in addition to robust, health and wellness-focused benefits, including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as life and disability benefits. Our employees enjoy Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), a 401(k) with company match, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

We are committed to work-life balance with Flexible Time Off, Volunteer Time Off, and paid holidays. We offer family building and caregiving support and generous Family Care and Parental leave, when you need it.We also provide Fitness Reimbursement and access to wellness programs, ensuring our team stays healthy both physically and mentally.

At Ziff Davis, we remain dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We offer Employee Resource Groups, company-sponsored events, and regular opportunities for professional growth through educational support, mentorship programs, and career development resources. Our employees are recognized and celebrated through employee engagement programs and recognition awards.

If you're seeking a dynamic and collaborative work environment where you can see the direct impact of your performance and thrive both personally and professionally, then SWZD is the place for you.

At Ziff Davis, we remain dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We offer Employee Resource Groups, company-sponsored events, and regular opportunities for professional growth through educational support, mentorship programs, and career development resources. Our employees are recognized and celebrated through employee engagement programs and recognition awards.

If you're seeking a dynamic and collaborative work environment where you can see the direct impact of your performance and thrive both personally and professionally, then SWZD is the place for you.

Compensation Range

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Ziff Davis provides a range for the base pay. Factors that may be used to determine your actual pay may include your specific job related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location. The salary compensation for this role is $70000 to $80000. Individual pay within the compensation range for this business unit specific role is determined based on a variety of factors including experience, scope of the role, capabilities to perform the role, education and training, as well as business and company performance.

Ziff Davis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. At Ziff Davis, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) has always been about fairness, equal opportunity, and belonging. DEI enables us to attract and retain the best talent, regardless of background or circumstances, while enabling our thousands of employees worldwide to thrive.