City Cast DC, Events Manager

City Cast•Washington, DC

18d•$80,000 - $105,000•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 how DC audiences experience City Cast in person, from free public events that introduce new people to the brand to subscriber-only gatherings that support member loyalty. The Events Manager will work 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. The candidate must be based in the D.C. area; work is a mix of remote and in-person, including frequent evening and weekend events. The salary range is $80,000–$105,000, depending on experience. The Events Manager will develop the local events strategy, calendar, and budget; produce events across DC from concept through wrap-up; build partnerships and sponsorships; collaborate on event promotion and editorial-adjacent programming; support local PR; and track event outcomes to refine future plans and inform City Cast’s national teams.

Requirements

3–5 years of experience planning and running events, ideally in media, publishing, arts and culture, or community-focused organizations.
Experience producing events of different sizes from start to finish, including budgets, contracts, vendors, and logistics.
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 pitching partners and writing event copy that matches the brand voice.
Ability to stay calm under pressure and manage multiple events and deadlines at once.
Genuine enthusiasm for local journalism and for DC and its many communities.
Must be based in the D.C. area.

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 public and subscriber events across DC.
Manage events from concept to 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 on sponsor commitments.
Promote events with marketing, editorial, and audience teams across the podcast, newsletter, website, and social channels.
Help create editorial-adjacent programming, such as live podcast tapings, panels, and neighborhood meetups, with hosts and reporters.
Help execute local PR 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 on attendance, revenue, sponsorship, audience growth, and subscription impact, 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.