Senior Manager, Events

Hearst; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work with the Best

Grow Your Skills

Work-Life Harmony

Foster Connection & Belonging

Wellness First

Plan for Your Financial Future

Job summary

Hearst Magazines in New York City is seeking a Senior Manager, Events to lead the planning and execution of high-profile live experiences across Hearst's iconic brands. You will partner with sales, marketing, editorial, and external partners to craft experiences that connect audiences, advertisers, and partners while meeting business objectives.

The role requires 7+ years in event management, strong budgeting and logistics skills, and the ability to travel and work evenings or weekends.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in event management, experiential production, or related field.
• 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 with attention to detail and deadlines.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with clients and internal stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel and work evenings or weekends as event schedules require.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of live experiences from concept through onsite delivery.
• Develop budgets, production timelines, logistics, staffing, guest communications, and run-of-show documents.
• Partner with sales, marketing, editorial to translate objectives into compelling event experiences.
• Execute sponsorship activations and client deliverables throughout the event lifecycle.
• Manage venues, vendors, production companies and external partners.
• Create detailed production documents, including run-of-shows and floor plans.
• Coordinate VIP experiences, talent logistics, hospitality, and sponsor activations.
• Anticipate and solve production challenges and analyze post-event insights.

Skills

Event management

Budgeting

Vendor management

Project management

Client relationship

Sponsorship activations

Travel flexibility

Job description

Bring bold ideas to life through unforgettable experiences. As Senior Manager, Events, you’ll help shape and execute high-profile live experiences that connect audiences, advertisers, and partners with Hearst Magazines’ iconic brands while advancing broader business objectives.

About Hearst Magazines (Why Us?)

We create media that moves minds, products and ideas. Our portfolio of 30 iconic brands — including Cosmopolitan, Delish, Esquire, Good Housekeeping, Men’s Health and Road & Track — reaches nearly 130 million people each month. Our teams combine trusted journalism and cultural storytelling with technology, data and commerce to create experiences that inform, inspire and entertain audiences across generations and around the globe. And together, we are shaping what’s next.

Key Responsibilities (What You Are Doing)

• 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.

Qualifications (What We’re Looking For)

• 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.

Benefits (What We Offer)

• Work with the Best: Collaborate with top-tier professionals across media, advertising, tech, fashion, lifestyle and publishing, shaping the future of these dynamic industries.
• Grow Your Skills: Unlock your potential with access to innovative training programs, immersive workshops and exclusive industry events.
• Work-Life Harmony: Enjoy the flexibility of hybrid work, empowering you to balance professional success with personal priorities.
• Foster Connection & Belonging: Join our Employee Resource Groups and help create a welcoming workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered.
• Wellness First: Prioritize your well-being with a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision insurance from Day 1.
• Plan for Your Financial Future: Enjoy competitive financial benefits, including a 401(k) plan with a generous company match.