Manager, Events Sponsorships

Meredith Corporation; Town of Liberty (NY); Hybrid; USD 67,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

People Inc. in New York seeks a Manager, Events Sponsorships to support sponsor management for Food & Wine Classics and related partnerships. You will drive sponsor programs from proposal through onsite execution, working with event marketing and operations.

Focus is on delivering sponsor activations, coordinating pre-event logistics, and maintaining strong client relationships in a fast-paced environment. Hybrid, based in New York with occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, or related field; relevant work experience also considered.
• 3–5 years in high-volume, fast-paced event marketing or sponsorship management.
• Strong written and verbal communication, client service, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple sponsors and timelines.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day sponsor management and partner relationships.
• Coordinate sponsor activations from pre-event planning to onsite execution.
• Assist with presale strategy, sponsorship acquisition, and ideation.
• Manage multiple programs, timelines, and stakeholder communications.
• Collaborate with Sales & Marketing to respond to RFPs and integrate sponsors across events.
• Travel up to 15% as needed.

Skills

Sponsor management

Client relationships

Event marketing

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred in marketing/communications

Job description

Job Title

Manager, Events Sponsorships

Job Description

The Manager, Events Sponsorships will report to the Senior Director, Events Sponsorships and work closely with the Associate Director as part of the broader Events Sponsorships team. This role will support sponsor management across the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen and Charleston, as well as the Sales & Marketing teams on overall sponsorship execution. The Manager will help bring sponsor programs to life from proposal through onsite execution, working cross-functionally with event marketing and operations.

Hybrid

Hybrid 3x a week- (New York) In-office Expectations: This position is hybrid in-office, with the ability to work remotely for up to 2 days per week.

About The Positions Contributions:

• Weight % Accountabilities, Actions and Expected Measurable Results 20%: Support the day-to-day management of assigned sponsors and advertising partners, ensuring strong communication, relationships, and client service.
• 20%: Implement and manage sponsor activations, including pre-event planning, logistical coordination, and onsite execution.
• 15%: Support the Events Sponsorships team with presale strategy, sponsorship acquisition, and partner ideation.
• 15%: Manage multiple sponsor programs and projects, maintaining timelines, deliverables, and communication across internal and external stakeholders.
• 10%: Anticipate client needs, proactively identify solutions, and help manage challenges in a fast-paced event environment.
• 10%: Work closely with Sales & Marketing to respond to RFPs and develop compelling event marketing programs.
• 10%: Collaborate with event marketing and operations to ensure sponsors are thoughtfully integrated across events and touchpoints.

The Role’s Minimum Qualifications and Job Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree preferred in marketing, communications, or a related field; relevant work experience and qualifications will be equally considered.
• Experience: 3-5 years of experience in high-volume, fast-paced event marketing, sponsorship management, experiential marketing, event production, or special events, preferably within a media brand, agency, or publishing house.
• Specific Knowledge, Skills, Certifications and Abilities: Strong understanding of experiential marketing and event production
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong client service and relationship-building skills
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Strong project management and multitasking skills
• Collaborative team player who can work independently
• Proactive, solutions-oriented, and adaptable
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Flexible to work evenings, weekends, and travel as needed
• Ability to lift and move event materials and equipment as needed
• % Travel Required (Approximate): 15%

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is the policy of People Inc. to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, the Company will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Accommodation requests can be made by emailing [e-mail]. The Company participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: https://www.e-verify.gov/employees

Pay Range Salary:

New York: $67,000.00 - $75,000.00

Benefits and Compensation

• Other compensation may include annual bonuses, and short- and long-term incentives.
• In addition, People Inc. provides to employees (and their eligible family members) a variety of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, unlimited paid time off (PTO), adoption or surrogate assistance, donation matching, tuition reimbursement, basic life insurance, basic accidental death & dismemberment, supplemental life insurance, supplemental accident insurance, commuter benefits, short term and long term disability, health savings and flexible spending accounts, family care benefits, a generous 401K savings plan with a company match program, 10-12 paid holidays annually, and generous paid parental leave (birthing and non-birthing parents), all of which may vary depending on the specific nature of your employment with People Inc. and your work location.
• We also offer voluntary benefits such as pet insurance, accident, critical and hospital indemnity health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance.

#NMG# People Inc. is America’s largest digital and print publisher.

Our 40+ iconic and fast-growing brands harness the best intent-driven content, the fastest sites, and the fewest ads to help nearly 200 million people every month, including 95 percent of US women, make decisions, take action, and find inspiration. People Inc. brands include PEOPLE, Better Homes & Gardens, Verywell, FOOD & WINE, The Spruce, Allrecipes, Byrdie, REAL SIMPLE, Investopedia, Southern Living and more.