Audience Growth Manager

This is a Full Time Job

PEP, Audience Growth Manager, CNBC Events

Job Description

Overview

CNBC Events is seeking an experienced Audience Growth Manager to lead audience acquisition across our portfolio of premium events, including invitation-only conferences, executive dinners, and paid experiences. This role will be responsible for delivering high-impact, senior-level audiences who drive the success, reputation, and revenue of our events. This position will be providing coverage for six months, starting in July 2026.

Key Responsibilities
• Own and execute the end-to-end audience development strategy across a portfolio of events, ensuring delivery of high-quality, senior-level attendees aligned with event goals
• Identify, engage, and secure C-suite executives, business decision-makers, and industry influencers for invitation-only and paid events.
• Leverage existing networks and develop new relationships to build a consistent pipeline of high-value attendees.
• Design and optimize multi-channel outreach strategies to maximize conversion and attendance.
• Partner closely with editorial, programming, sales, and marketing teams to align audience targets with content, sponsors, and business objectives.
• Track, analyze, and report on audience acquisition performance, continuously optimizing based on data and insights.

Qualifications
• 3 years of experience in audience development, event marketing or delegate sales.
• Proven track record of securing high-level attendees (C-suite, business decision makers, thought leaders, etc.) for premium or invite-only events.
• Strong existing network of senior-level contacts and/or demonstrated ability to build one quickly.
• Proficiency with digital tools and project management systems; experience with event management platforms and content management systems (CMS) preferred, along with strong Excel skills for data analysis and audience tracking
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills, with a high-touch, professional approach.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Desired Characteristics
• Deep understanding of what motivates senior executives to attend events and how to position value effectively.
• Commercial mindset with awareness of how audience composition impacts sponsorship and revenue.
• Collaborative approach with experience working cross-functionally across content, sales, and production teams.
• Passion for media, business news, and live events.

Additional Requirements: Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through careers.versantmedia.com to be considered. Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with a VERSANT Media employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision.

VERSANT Media is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at VERSANT via-email, the Internet, or in any form and/or method without a valid written Statement of Work in place for this position from VERSANT's Talent Acquisition team will be deemed the sole property of VERSANT. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by VERSANT as a result of the referral or through other means.