Senior Events Lead: Creator, Press & Executive Experience

OpenAI, Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

OpenAI is seeking an experienced Events Manager to support planning and execution of high-touch creator, press, and executive-facing events in San Francisco. You will own workstreams from guest experience to on-site execution, collaborate with internal teams, manage budgets, and drive post-event analysis.

The role requires a detail-oriented, calm under pressure professional with a hospitality mindset and a track record of delivering elevated event experiences for senior external partners.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of event production experience.
• Experience building white-glove experiences for high-profile guests.
• Strong hospitality mindset and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute high-touch creator, press, and executive-facing events from end to end, including workstreams, registration, guest experience, catering, and on-site execution.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project timelines with milestones, deliverables, and deadlines.
• Source, negotiate, and coordinate with vendors (caterers, AV, production) ensuring adherence to standards and compliance.
• Oversee attendee registration, check-in processes, and event communications (pre- and post-event).
• Maintain meticulous financial records, monitor budgets, process invoices, and report expenditures vs. budgets.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (design, procurement, security) to align event elements with goals and brand guidelines.
• Implement safety and security protocols prioritizing attendee well-being and compliance with health guidelines.
• Collect, analyze, and report event metrics, attendee feedback, and learnings to inform future events.

Skills

Event production

Guest experience

Vendor coordination

Budget management

Project timelines

Job description

OpenAI is seeking an experienced Events Manager to support planning and execution of high-touch creator, press, and executive-facing events in San Francisco. You will own workstreams from guest experience to on-site execution, collaborate with internal teams, manage budgets, and drive post-event analysis.

The role requires a detail-oriented, calm under pressure professional with a hospitality mindset and a track record of delivering elevated event experiences for senior external partners.