Events Manager

Job Description

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Help bring bold ideas to life through immersive events that shape culture, connect communities, and elevate iconic media brands. As a Temporary Events Manager, you'll play a key role in executing experiences that leave a lasting impact.

About Hearst Magazines (Why Us?)

Hearst Magazines is one of the world's largest publishers of premium content, with a portfolio of more than 30 iconic brands including Cosmopolitan, ELLE, Esquire, Harper's BAZAAR, Good Housekeeping, and Men's Health. We engage audiences across digital, print, video, and social platforms, reaching millions of consumers around the globe. Our culture is built on innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to storytelling that informs, inspires, and entertains.

Key Responsibilities (What You Are Doing)
• Support the end-to-end execution of tentpole events, brand activations, partner programs, and industry gatherings
• Assist with venue sourcing, vendor coordination, and production logistics to ensure seamless event delivery
• Manage timelines, project trackers, budgets, and run-of-show documents across multiple concurrent projects
• Coordinate travel, accommodations, shipping, and credentialing for staff, partners, and guests
• Provide on-site event support, including registration, guest experience, and sponsor management
• Track budgets, process invoices, and manage expense reporting with accuracy and timeliness
• Collaborate cross-functionally with sales, editorial, creative, strategy, social, and PR teams to bring events to life
• Contribute to RFP responses and proactive pitches, supporting the development of event-based marketing opportunities

Qualifications (What We're Looking For)
• 3+ years of experience in event production, preferably within media, automotive, experiential marketing, or lifestyle brands
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• High attention to detail and proactive problem-solving abilities
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to present ideas and collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels
• Proficiency in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office tools
• Experience managing budgets, timelines, and logistics for events of varying scale
• Interest in automotive media and enthusiast culture is a plus
• Willingness to travel and work occasional evenings or weekends as needed
• This is a remote role

The base salary for this role is between $48/hr. The actual base pay offered is dependent upon many factors, such as: transferable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

Hearst Magazines is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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• Support the planning and execution of events by assisting with venue and location research, vendor coordination, and production logistics
• Help manage timelines, project trackers, financial documents, and run-of-show materials
• Coordinate travel, accommodations, shipping, and credentialing for staff, partners, and guests
• Provide on-site event support, including registration, guest management, and sponsor assistance
• Track event budgets, process invoices, and expense reports
• Work in tandem with our sales team, understanding their needs to move their business forward including sales/sponsorship revenue
• Co-collaborate across internal Hearst teams (creative, strategy & insights, sales, editorial, social media PR, Hearst Made, and revenue operations)
• Assist with developing marketing & event opportunities for the automotive industry-RFP responses and proactive pitches-for Hearst Autos' media brands
• Stay on top of the industry and be closely aligned with automotive clients, understanding their unique challenges and strategies
• Create post-event surveys and recap decks for internal and external teams

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-pkx820-216-73-216-42-42 in your application.