Global Head of Creator Events & Experiences

Substack; New York (NY); On-site; USD 215,000 - 260,000; Full time

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Job summary

Substack is seeking a Head of Events based in New York or Los Angeles to reimagine how brand events drive culture and creator growth. You will own strategy, planning, and execution of Substack’s events portfolio, leading a world-class team of strategists and producers.

You will translate brand narratives into compelling in-person experiences with high impact. In this senior role, you will shape the events calendar, partner with cross-functional teams, and scale sponsored events while managing

Qualifications

• 15+ years in experiential event marketing and production, with at least 10 years in senior roles overseeing global events.
• Strong strategic vision paired with operational rigor and exceptional communication.

Responsibilities

• Shape the strategy: develop a comprehensive events vision aligning with brand and business goals across markets.
• Drive execution excellence: lead teams through concept, promotion and on-the-ground coordination for high-quality events.
• Enable partnerships: guide Partnerships to bring market-specific ideas to life with strategic and operational support.
• Scale sponsored events: collaborate with Sponsorships to grow revenue and Substack’s presence at events.
• Manage resources strategically: own global events budget with clear goals, ROI tracking, and reporting.
• Build and lead teams: coach event producers domestically and internationally, enabling growth and strong results.
• Scale thoughtfully: design events scalable across territories while preserving impact.
• Collaborate across functions: work with internal teams, agencies, and vendors to deliver high-impact experiences with fiscal discipline.

Skills

Leadership experience

Event strategy

Budget management

Cross-functional collaboration

Partnership development

Industry connections

People leadership

Travel flexibility

Strategic vision

Communication

Job description

Substack is seeking a Head of Events based in New York or Los Angeles to reimagine how brand events drive culture and creator growth. You will own strategy, planning, and execution of Substack’s events portfolio, leading a world-class team of strategists and producers.

You will translate brand narratives into compelling in-person experiences with high impact. In this senior role, you will shape the events calendar, partner with cross-functional teams, and scale sponsored events while managing