Global Head of Events and Experiences

OpenAI; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 361,000 - 401,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Relocation support

Comprehensive benefits

Paid parental leave

401(k) match

Job summary

OpenAI in San Francisco, CA, is seeking a Global Head of Events to lead a large, established global events and production team and define what comes next. You will set the direction for our event portfolio, focus investment on the experiences that matter most, and provide the team with clarity and support to do its best work.

Your remit spans flagship conferences, product launches, developer gatherings, executive programs, regional events, and our presence at industry moments.

Qualifications

• 14+ years of experience in global events and large-scale production.
• Track record of creating flagship experiences and building teams.
• Strong creative judgment for developers, leaders, customers, and communities.
• Experience leading complex live and recorded productions and managing agencies.
• Ability to connect event investment to meaningful outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Set OpenAI’s global events strategy and focus investment on impactful experiences.
• Partner with executives on event priorities, programming, and participation in key moments.
• Create flagship gatherings and original formats that bring products, ideas, and communities together.
• Collaborate with Brand, Creative, Product, Research, and Communications for cohesive attendee experiences.
• Lead and develop a global events and production team and manage budgets, agencies, and vendors.
• Oversee in-house production for town halls, webinars, and film projects.

Skills

Global events

Leadership

Budget management

Agency partnerships

Strategic planning

Job description

OpenAI in San Francisco, CA, is seeking a Global Head of Events to lead a large, established global events and production team and define what comes next. You will set the direction for our event portfolio, focus investment on the experiences that matter most, and provide the team with clarity and support to do its best work.

Your remit spans flagship conferences, product launches, developer gatherings, executive programs, regional events, and our presence at industry moments.