Events Manager

This is a Full Time Job

Overview and Responsibilities:

We’re looking for a sharp, detail-obsessed Events Manager to help us design and deliver unforgettable experiences for our subscribers. Reporting to the Head of Community & Events, you’ll be the operational backbone of our live programming—owning logistics, systems, vendor relationships, and post-event reporting.

This is a fast moving, mission-driven role. The right candidate is resourceful, thrives in startup culture, and believes ideas deserve a stage.

Candidates who include a brief cover letter sharing what they love about The Free Press—or what makes this community unique—will receive priority consideration.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Plan and execute events from start to finish, from venue and A/V to travel, seating, and run-of-show

• Build and maintain solid vendor and venue relationships so The Free Press has a reliable bench for the future

• Design thoughtful experiences for VIPs and sponsors—perks, signage, custom touches—while ensuring the event shines for every guest

• Keep contact lists, vendor info, and event records organized and up to date in our CRM

• Manage budgets, track expenses, and negotiate contracts

• Produce post-event recap decks with photos, data, and lessons learned to improve programming and support sponsorships

• Make real-time decisions on-site when plans change, keeping events running smoothly

• Collaborate closely with editorial, partnerships, and marketing teams to ensure alignment and impact

Basic Qualifications
• 5 years of event or project management experience (media, culture, or nonprofit preferred)

• Willingness to travel (10–20%)

• Availability for evening and weekend work during events.

• Demonstrated ability to run events end-to-end, from intimate salons to 1,000 person gatherings

Additional Qualifications
• Skilled in project management tools (Asana, Airtable, or similar)

• Comfortable with ticketing platforms and CRM systems

• Strong negotiation skills and vendor management experience

• Financial literacy: ability to manage budgets and weigh trade-offs

• You thrive in startup culture: fast-moving, resourceful, and unafraid of hard work

• You’re mission-driven: ideally already a Free Presser, or deeply aligned with our values

• You love systems and organization—keeping lists, updating CRMs, building processes—but you also know when to pivot

• You’re cool under pressure and at ease in live-event unpredictability

• You believe every detail matters—from the name card fonts to the guest experience