Event Manager

About the role

Building on The Atlantic’s 169‑year legacy, the events team brings the publication’s journalism to life through virtual and in‑person experiences, ranging from multi‑day flagship events to intimate roundtables. The Event Manager will lead planning and execution across this portfolio, collaborating closely with editorial leadership and senior stakeholders to shape how The Atlantic appears in the world.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of events across The Atlantic’s portfolio, from intimate roundtables to large‑scale flagship programs.
• Own end‑to‑end project management, including timelines, logistics, and cross‑functional coordination.
• Partner with editorial, design, marketing, audience, and sales teams to bring events from concept to execution.
• Manage vendors and production partners for venues, AV, catering, and technical production.
• Support tentpole, multi‑day, multi‑sponsor events, including on‑site execution and client management.
• Translate sponsor goals into integrated event experiences while maintaining editorial standards.
• Lead client communications, including planning timelines, program updates, and delivery of contracted elements.
• Oversee virtual and hybrid production in partnership with 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 demonstrate impact and value.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience producing events or comparable live experiences.
• Strong project management skills with 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.

Pay

Salary range: $77,000 – $90,000

Location

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