Partner 22, Events, New Media

a16z•San Francisco, CA

17h•Hybrid

About The Position

Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) is a venture capital firm founded in Silicon Valley in 2009, backing entrepreneurs building the future through technology across various stages and sectors. The New Media team at a16z focuses on thought leadership and utilizes events as a core strategy to deepen relationships, surface ideas, and amplify the firm's brand. The Events Partner for New Media is a senior role responsible for designing and executing a diverse portfolio of high-impact experiences, ranging from intimate dinners to large-scale summits. This role requires a blend of strategic planning and meticulous logistics management, with a strong emphasis on delivering exceptional guest experiences that reflect the firm's brand and reputation. The preferred location is the San Francisco Bay Area, with consideration for New York City. The role involves occasional in-office presence.

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; 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.
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.