Senior Associate - Events & Outreach

About the role

The Events team within Moody's Ratings is a creative, experience-driven group responsible for delivering high-quality, strategically aligned programs that support business objectives and strengthen the brand. The team partners closely with marketing, brand, content, and communications stakeholders to design and execute experiences that are thoughtful, data-informed, and impactful across the full event portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end planning and delivery of regional events across North America, from strategic brief through execution and post-event reporting
• Provide strategic input and senior-level coordination on larger regional and global programs, ensuring alignment and consistent experience standards
• Shape event strategy from creative brief through execution, translating business objectives and brand positioning into compelling live and hybrid experiences
• Lead cross-functional collaboration with brand, content, and creative teams, serving as a senior point of integration across workstreams
• Direct all logistics across venues, production, vendors, catering, registration, travel, and on-site execution, holding partners accountable to quality and timeline standards
• Own program budgets, timelines, and risk management, making real-time decisions under pressure and escalating with clear recommendations when needed
• Serve as the primary relationship owner for local and regional partners, vendors, and venues
• Ensure every experience is engaging, on-brand, and operationally flawless, upholding quality standards across the full portfolio
• Define and track performance metrics including attendance, engagement, satisfaction, and ROI, translating data into actionable insights
• Synthesize post-event feedback and performance data to drive continuous improvement and inform future program strategy
• Champion the use of digital tools, automation, and AI-enabled systems to elevate planning, reporting, communications, and data analysis
• Drive the development and refinement of team processes, playbooks, and toolkits that scale and continuously raise operational standards

Requirements

• 2-3 years of progressive experience in event management, experiential marketing, brand activations, or a creative agency environment
• Proven ability to independently lead complex, multi-stakeholder programs from strategy through execution, with experience managing or mentoring junior staff
• Exceptional organizational, project management, and prioritization skills with a high degree of attention to detail across simultaneous workstreams
• Strong executive presence and communication skills; comfortable influencing senior stakeholders, managing agency and vendor relationships, and representing the team cross-functionally
• Ability to translate ambiguous briefs into clear event strategies, working fluidly with subject matter experts, producers, content, and marketing partners
• Strong aesthetic sensibility and commitment to brand standards, design quality, and the overall integrity of the attendee experience
• Adaptable leader who thrives in ambiguity, manages competing priorities with composure, and brings clarity and direction to a fast-moving team
• Deep experience owning budgets, contracts, and multi-vendor relationships at scale
• Fluency with event technology platforms, registration and CRM tools, and team collaboration software
• Demonstrated proficiency in artificial intelligence concepts, with hands-on experience using AI tools to streamline workflows and enhance operational efficiency. Proven ability to implement AI-powered solutions to solve business challenges. Demonstrates a growing awareness of AI risk management and a commitment to responsible and ethical AI use.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience

Skills

• Event management
• Experiential marketing
• Brand activations
• Project management
• Communication skills
• Leadership
• Organizational skills
• Attention to detail
• Executive presence
• AI proficiency

Benefits

Moody's offers a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, parental leave, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities, life, disability, and accident insurance, a discounted employee stock purchase plan, and tuition reimbursement.

Pay

The anticipated hiring base salary range for this position is $65,600.00 - $95,150.00, depending on factors such as experience, education, level, skills, and location. This range is based on a full-time position. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for incentive compensation.

Schedule

This position may be considered a promotional opportunity, pursuant to the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Moody's is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender, age, religion or creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Moody's also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or based on a sincerely held religious belief in accordance with applicable laws.