Events Lead - North America

ElevenLabs is an AI research and product company transforming how we interact with technology. We launched in January 2023 with the first human-like AI voice model. Today, we serve millions of users and thousands of businesses—from fast-growing startups to large enterprises like Deutsche Telekom and Meta. Our investors include Andreessen Horowitz, ICONIQ Growth, and Sequoia. We’ve raised $781M in funding and our last valuation was $11B.

We’ve expanded from voice into three main platforms:

• ElevenAgents enables businesses to deliver seamless and intelligent customer experiences, with integrations, testing, monitoring, and reliability necessary to deploy voice and chat agents at scale.
• ElevenCreative empowers creators and marketers to generate and edit speech, music, image, and video across 70+ languages.
• ElevenAPI gives developers access to our leading AI audio foundational models.

How we work

• High-velocity: Rapid experimentation, lean autonomous teams, and minimal bureaucracy.
• Impact not job titles: We don’t have job titles. Instead, it’s about the impact you have. No task is above or beneath you.
• AI first: We use AI to move faster with higher-quality results across the whole company—from engineering to growth to operations.
• Excellence everywhere: Everything we do should match the quality of our AI models.
• Global team: We prioritize your talent, not your location.

Benefits

• Innovative culture: Be part of a generational opportunity to define the trajectory of AI, surrounded by a team pushing boundaries.
• Growth paths: Join a dynamic team with countless opportunities to drive impact beyond your immediate role.
• Learning & development: Annual discretionary stipend for professional development.
• Social travel: Annual discretionary stipend to meet up with colleagues.
• Annual company offsite: Past offsites have included Croatia and Italy.
• Co-working: Monthly stipend if you’re not located near one of our main hubs.

About the role

We’re looking for a dynamic and experienced Event Manager to drive awareness, engagement, and lead generation for ElevenLabs through world-class event planning and execution. This role is critical to our marketing, sales, and partnership efforts, ensuring our presence at industry-leading events and creating memorable experiences that reinforce our brand in the AI space.

As Event Manager, you’ll own the end-to-end execution of events—designing strategies, securing sponsorships, managing logistics, and leading on-site activations. You’ll play a pivotal role in crafting high-impact events that strengthen relationships, spark meaningful conversations, and position ElevenLabs as a thought leader in AI.

Responsibilities

• Develop & Execute Event Strategy – Build and manage a portfolio of events, including major industry conferences, exclusive executive gatherings, and local meetups to drive brand awareness and lead generation.
• Maximize Event Impact & ROI – Define event tiers, identify sponsorship opportunities, and tailor event strategies to different audience segments to optimize reach and effectiveness.
• Lead Full Event Lifecycle – Oversee everything from planning and promotion to execution and post-event follow-up, ensuring seamless coordination and maximum engagement.
• Own On-Site Experience – Act as the primary point of contact during events, ensuring smooth operations, handling last-minute challenges, and representing ElevenLabs with confidence and professionalism.
• Collaborate Cross-Functionally – Work closely with marketing, sales, partnerships, and product teams to align event goals with business objectives and amplify impact.
• Analyze & Optimize Performance – Track key event metrics, gather insights, and continuously refine strategies to enhance future event success.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in event planning, marketing, or a related field, preferably within the tech or AI industry.
• Exceptional communication and organizational skills, with a talent for creating impactful experiences and seamlessly managing cross-functional collaboration.
• A passion for AI and emerging technologies, with an eagerness to represent ElevenLabs in the industry.
• Proven track record of planning and executing events that drive engagement, build relationships, and generate high-quality leads.
• Experience managing event budgets, negotiating contracts, and ensuring cost efficiency.
• Adaptability and resilience in a fast-paced, high-growth environment, juggling multiple projects and priorities with ease.
• Willingness to travel as needed to oversee event planning, execution, and on-site engagement.

Qualifications

• Passionate about audio AI driven by a desire to make content universally accessible and breaking the frontiers of new tech.
• A highly motivated and driven individual with a strong work ethic.
• Analytical, efficient, and thrive on solving complex challenges with a first principles mindset.
• Consistently strive for excellence, delivering high-quality work quickly and exceeding expectations.
• Take initiative and work autonomously from day one, prioritizing learning and contribution while leaving ego aside.