City Cast DC, Events Manager

City Cast•Washington, DC

19d•$80,000 - $105,555•Hybrid

About The Position

City Cast is hiring an Events Manager to build and run City Cast DC’s live events program. The role will shape the local events strategy and deliver events that introduce new audiences to City Cast and strengthen loyalty among members. Programming will include free public events and subscriber-only gatherings, such as live podcast tapings, panels, and neighborhood meetups. The Events Manager will work closely with the City Cast DC General Manager, editorial team, national marketing and membership teams, and product and operations teams. This is a high-impact, high-autonomy role involving event planning and execution, partnerships and sponsorships, promotion and community engagement, and measurement of event results. The position is full-time, based in the D.C. area, and combines remote and in-person work, including frequent evening and weekend events. Salary is $80,000–$105,000, depending on experience.

Requirements

3–5 years of experience planning and running events.
Experience producing events of different sizes from start to finish, including budgets, contracts, vendors, and logistics.
Ability to work strategically and hands-on, including setting plans, running events, working the door, and solving problems.
Strong relationships with DC venues, organizations, and community groups, or the curiosity and hustle to build them quickly.
Comfort managing a budget and measuring results.
Clear writing and communication skills, including the ability to pitch partners and write event copy that matches the brand voice.
Ability to stay calm under pressure and manage multiple events and deadlines.
Genuine enthusiasm for local journalism and for DC and its many communities.
Must be based in the D.C. area.

Nice To Haves

Event-planning experience in media, publishing, arts and culture, or community-focused organizations.

Responsibilities

Own City Cast DC’s events program.
Develop the local events strategy, calendar, and budget with the General Manager and national marketing team.
Plan and run a regular cadence of events across DC, including public audience-growth events and subscriber events.
Manage events from concept through wrap-up, including venues, vendors, ticketing and registration, staffing, run-of-show, and day-of execution.
Manage contractors and vendors for larger events.
Build and execute event partnerships and sponsorships with DMV venues, organizations, and like-minded brands.
Work with the General Manager and national team to secure sponsor support and deliver sponsor commitments.
Coordinate event promotion with marketing, editorial, and audience teams across podcast, newsletter, website, and social channels.
Help create editorial-adjacent programming with hosts and reporters, including live podcast tapings, panels, and neighborhood meetups.
Help execute local public relations opportunities around events, including pitching and following up on coverage.
Use knowledge of DC audiences, local culture, and where audiences spend time to shape programming.
Track and report attendance, revenue, sponsorship, audience growth, and subscription impact for each event, and use results to refine the plan.
Share local insights, cultural dynamics, city trends, and ideas with City Cast’s marketing and membership teams to inform national work.