Partner 22, Events, New Media

a16z•San Francisco, CA

23h•Hybrid

About The Position

Founded in Silicon Valley in 2009 by Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz, Andreessen Horowitz (aka a16z) is a venture capital firm that backs bold entrepreneurs building the future through technology. We are stage agnostic. We invest in seed to venture to growth-stage technology companies, across AI, bio + healthcare, consumer, crypto, enterprise, fintech, infra, and companies building toward American dynamism. a16z has $90B under management across multiple funds. We’ve established a team that is defined by respect for the entrepreneur and the company-building process; we know what it’s like to be in the founder’s shoes. We’ve invested in companies like Waymo, Anduril, Coinbase, Databricks, Figma, Flock Safety, Loom, Roblox, and Stripe. Our team is at the forefront of new technology, helping founders and their companies impact and change the world. New Media is a16z's thought leadership engine - home to some of the most influential voices in technology, policy, and culture. Events are a core part of how New Media shows up in the world: they deepen relationships, surface ideas, and create moments that extend the firm's reach and amplify its brand. The Events Partner for New Media is a senior operator responsible for designing and executing a portfolio of high-impact experiences - from intimate community dinners to multi-day summits and leadership retreats. This role requires someone who can move between strategic planning and ground-level logistics without losing a step. Someone who understands that no two events are the same, and who holds themselves to the highest bar, because these experiences reflect the firm's brand, relationships, and reputation at the highest level. The preferred location for this role is San Francisco Bay Area, CA. We will consider candidates in New York City, NY. The role will require in-office presence from time to time.

Requirements

7+ years of experience in event management, with a proven track record across complex, high-visibility events, consistently raising the bar on guest experience and bringing fresh thinking to every format
Poise, influence, and discretion working directly with senior executives, investment partners, and prominent external figures; not just executing on direction, but actively shaping it; able to articulate recommendations, push back when needed, and influence senior stakeholders with sound judgment
Strong operational instincts - able to manage vendors, contracts, and on-site logistics while staying calm under pressure
Proficient with CRM and event tools (Salesforce, Marketo, or equivalents); comfortable with data, reporting, and ROI analysis
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; sharp eye for detail and a high bar for quality
Experience with community building and network engagement
Comfortable with ambiguity and energized by it - able to translate loosely defined goals into creative, executable plans and build the playbook when one doesn't exist
Low ego, high empathy, and genuinely collaborative across functions and levels
Ability to travel up to 30-40% of the time

Responsibilities

Design and lead a suite of high-impact experiences, from intimate community dinners to multi-day summits and leadership retreats - bringing creative vision and a constant push to elevate the guest experience; this is not a rinse-and-repeat role
Partner directly with senior executives, GPs, and prominent external figures to shape experiences that reflect the firm's brand and deepen its most important relationships
Own all operational logistics including venue sourcing, vendor negotiation, contract management, and on-site production for both in-person and virtual formats
Build and manage event communications campaigns; own the outreach calendar, track registrations and engagement, and adjust strategy based on data
Produce post-event reporting including budget reconciliation, attendee feedback, and ROI analysis; translate lessons learned into improved processes and future planning
Partner with editorial, communications, and design teams to develop branded collateral and ensure events are integrated into broader marketing efforts