Event Manager

The Atlantic Monthly Group

$77K — $90K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Media
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in event management or live experiences
  • Strong project management skills with multiple workstreams
  • Experience in fast-paced, high-performance environments
  • Excellent communicator with senior stakeholders
  • High attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills
  • Experience in both in-person and virtual event production
  • Proactive and solutions-oriented mindset

Responsibilities

  • Lead event planning and execution for The Atlantic's portfolio
  • Own project management including logistics and timelines
  • Collaborate with editorial, design, marketing, and sales teams
  • Manage vendors and production partners for events
  • Support multi-day, multi-sponsor tentpole events on-site
  • Translate sponsor objectives into aligned event experiences
  • Develop execution documents and strategies for on-site management
  • Track budgets and perform forecasting with risk identification
  • Deliver impactful post-event recaps

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work at the intersection of media and ideas
  • Potential for remote work or flexible locations in NYC or DC
  • Engagement in high-profile events influencing public discourse
  • Access to a collaborative, cross-functional team environment
  • Exposure to senior leaders and strategic planning
Full Job Description
We9re looking for an Event Manager to help deliver this work at a high level. This is a role for someone who thrives in fast-moving environments and wants to work at the intersection of media, ideas, and experience. You9ll collaborate closely with editorial leadership and senior stakeholders, and play a key role in shaping how The Atlantic shows up in the world.

This role reports to the Associate Director, Events and will require occasional early mornings, evening, and weekend work in addition to some travel.

What you9ll do
  • Lead planning and execution of events across The Atlantic events portfolio, from intimate roundtables to large-scale flagship programs
  • Own end-to-end project management, including timelines, logistics, and cross-functional coordination
  • Partner closely with editorial, design, marketing, audience, and sales teams to bring events from concept to execution
  • Manage vendors and production partners across venues, AV, catering, and technical production
  • Support tentpole, multi-day, multi-sponsor events, including on-site execution and client management
  • Translate sponsor goals into thoughtful, well-integrated event experiences while maintaining The Atlantic9s editorial standards
  • Lead client communications, including planning timelines, program updates, and delivery of contracted elements
  • Oversee virtual and hybrid production in partnership with the production vendors
  • Develop run-of-show documents, staffing plans, and on-site execution strategies
  • Partner with audience teams to meet and exceed attendance goals
  • Support budget tracking and forecasting, identifying risks and opportunities
  • Deliver post-event recaps that clearly demonstrate impact and value


What you bring
  • 5+ years of experience producing events or comparable live experiences
  • Strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple complex workstreams simultaneously
  • Experience working cross-functionally in a fast-paced, high-performance environment
  • Excellent communication skills and confidence working with senior stakeholders
  • High attention to detail paired with strong judgment and problem-solving instincts
  • Experience with both in-person and virtual event production
  • A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset and strong sense of ownership
  • Interest in journalism, media, or mission-driven work

Salary Minimum: $77,000; Salary Maximum: $90,000

This position is based in New York City or Washington D.C. Remote candidates will also be considered.

This is a Guild position.

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