Senior Manager, Events

Hearst • New York, NY

11d • $101,000 - $122,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Manager, Events helps shape and execute high-profile live experiences that connect audiences, advertisers, and partners with Hearst Magazines’ iconic brands while advancing broader business objectives. The role leads assigned events from initial concept through onsite delivery, budget reconciliation, and post-event reporting, partnering with internal teams and external organizations to create compelling experiences. The position is based in New York City and follows a hybrid schedule, with an expectation of working in the office four days per week.

Requirements

• At least 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.
• Ability to manage multiple complex events and priorities simultaneously, maintain strong attention to detail, and meet deadlines.
• Strong project management and presentation skills, including the ability to turn ambitious ideas into clear, actionable production plans.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to collaborate with clients, internal stakeholders, creative partners, vendors, and talent.
• Proactive, solutions-oriented approach and 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting sponsorship activations and client deliverables is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Partner with sales, marketing, editorial, and other internal stakeholders to translate business, audience, and client objectives into event experiences.
• Execute sponsorship activations and client deliverables, supporting advertiser and partner relationships throughout the event lifecycle and ensuring commitments are fulfilled.
• Manage relationships with venues, vendors, production companies, and other external partners, setting clear expectations and driving successful execution.
• Create production documents, including run-of-shows, floor plans, timelines, and onsite operational plans.
• Coordinate VIP experiences, talent logistics, hospitality, guest needs, and sponsor activations.
• Anticipate and solve production and operational challenges, adapt to fast-moving environments, track event performance, and contribute to post-event insights.
• Travel and work evenings or weekends as event schedules require.

Benefits

• Access to innovative training programs, immersive workshops, and exclusive industry events.
• Hybrid work flexibility.
• Employee Resource Groups.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance from Day 1.
• 401(k) plan with a company match.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed