Events Manager

This is a Full Time Job

Fairchild: Events Manager

Fairchild Live, the events arm of Fairchild Media Group under Penske Media Corporation (PMC), is looking for an Event Manager to join its high-energy, fast-growing team. In this role, you’ll help bring to life high-profile regional and international events attended by industry leaders, creatives, and executives. As the day-to-day project lead, the Event Manager will lead and execute events from start to finish while collaborating closely with editorial, sales, and marketing teams to deliver standout experiences that meet brand and business goals. This is an ideal opportunity for someone passionate about fashion and beauty, energized by live events, and excited by global travel.

As PMC values in-person collaboration and team cohesion, employees work onsite 4 days a week and 1 day remotely with a focus on maintaining a vibrant and inclusive culture.

Key Responsibilities

Event Execution & Project Management
• Serve as event lead on assigned programs, managing planning and execution.
• Act as primary contact with vendors, venues, and production teams.
• Coordinate timelines and deliverables across graphics, editorial, programming, and sponsorships.
• Oversee on-site operations including load-in, event day execution and breakdown.

Venue & Vendor Coordination
• Research, recommend, and secure venues/platforms that fit budget and event needs.
• Support contract negotiation in partnership with senior leadership and legal.

Creative & Branding Support
• Partner with the creative team on signage, and event look-and-feel.
• Contribute to “look and feel” decks and activation presentations.
• Support management of event design details (floral, staging, sponsor activations).

Financial & Tracking
• Track vendor quotes and event expenses.
• Support senior leadership with reconciliations and budget reporting.

Post-Event
• Assist with event recaps, reporting, and team debriefs to capture learnings and improve future activations.

Required Experience
• 3–5 years of event management experience.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple events simultaneously.
• Hands-on experience with vendor coordination and client-facing roles.
• Strong understanding of event logistics and budget tracking.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams; exposure to sponsorship execution a plus

Skills & Competencies
• Comfortable with a roll-up-your-sleeves mindset. We move boxes, pack, and jump in with vendors to get the job done!
• Creative eye and attention to detail, with an interest in event design.
• Calm, positive, and adaptable, in fast-paced, live event environments.
• Vendor-facing experience with a desire to grow negotiation and coordination skills.

At PMC, we believe working in a highly collaborative, office-first environment fosters real-time communication, spontaneous idea sharing, and stronger interpersonal relationships that drive innovation and team cohesion. PMC prioritizes in-person collaboration and does not offer remote-only roles.