Senior Events Lead - Premier Live Experiences

Hearst Magazines; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Hybrid work schedule

Employee Resource Groups

Wellness benefits

Career development programs

Job summary

Hearst Magazines is seeking a Senior Manager, Events in New York City to lead the planning and execution of high-profile live experiences that connect audiences, advertisers, and partners with Hearst brands. You will manage budgets, timelines, and cross-functional teams to deliver premium event experiences.

The role requires 7+ years in event management and a proven track record in sponsorship activations, with willingness to travel and work evenings/weekends as events demand.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in event management, experiential production, or a related field, with demonstrated success delivering premium consumer, corporate, or brand experiences.
• Strong knowledge of event strategy and production, including budgeting, timelines, logistics, vendor management, onsite operations, and post-event reconciliation.
• Proven ability to manage multiple complex events and priorities simultaneously while maintaining strong attention to detail and delivering against deadlines.
• Strong project management and presentation skills, with the ability to turn ambitious ideas into clear, actionable production plans.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with clients, internal stakeholders, creative partners, vendors, and talent.
• Experience supporting sponsorship activations and client deliverables is strongly preferred.
• A proactive, solutions-oriented approach and the ability to make sound decisions in dynamic, high-pressure event environments.
• Willingness and ability to travel and work evenings or weekends as event schedules require.
• This role is based in New York City and follows a hybrid schedule, with an expectation of working in the office four days per week.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of assigned live experiences from initial concept through onsite delivery, budget reconciliation, and post-event reporting.
• Develop and manage event budgets, production timelines, logistics, staffing plans, guest communications, project plans, and operational materials to keep programs on schedule and on budget.
• Partner with sales, marketing, editorial, and other internal stakeholders to translate business, audience, and client objectives into compelling event experiences.
• Execute sponsorship activations and client deliverables, supporting advertiser and partner relationships throughout the event lifecycle and ensuring commitments are fulfilled at a high standard.
• Manage relationships with venues, vendors, production companies, and other external partners, establishing clear expectations and driving successful execution.
• Create detailed production documents, including run-of-shows, floor plans, timelines, and onsite operational plans that enable seamless collaboration and execution.
• Coordinate VIP experiences, talent logistics, hospitality, guest needs, and sponsor activations to deliver thoughtful, premium experiences for attendees and partners.
• Anticipate and solve production and operational challenges, adapting quickly in fast-moving environments while tracking event performance and contributing to post-event insights.

Skills

Event management

Budgeting

Vendor management

Project management

Communication

Stakeholder collaboration

Sponsorship activations

Travel readiness

Evening/weekend availability

Job description

Hearst Magazines is seeking a Senior Manager, Events in New York City to lead the planning and execution of high-profile live experiences that connect audiences, advertisers, and partners with Hearst brands. You will manage budgets, timelines, and cross-functional teams to deliver premium event experiences.

The role requires 7+ years in event management and a proven track record in sponsorship activations, with willingness to travel and work evenings/weekends as events demand.