Event Director @Inc.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Inc. Business Media is looking for an Event Director to work closely with the Editorial Director, Editor-in-Chief, and Events team to strategize and oversee the thematic development of the brand’s live, in-person events and sessions, including the flagship Inc. 5000 conference, as well as other virtual and in-person events. The Event Director will manage the programming direction, format, themes, topics, and identify the best possible speakers.

The Event Director will report to the Editorial Director and collaborate with them and the Editor-in-Chief to elevate the quality of conversations at Inc. Business Media events and panels. They will identify and research potential panel topics and bring fresh, innovative ideas to enhance event programming, including experiential elements, attendee experiences, and giveaways. This role will also work with the Editorial Director to explore partnership and sponsorship opportunities with potential venues.

This is a position covered under the Writers Guild of America East Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Salary range: $84,000 - $105,000 + bonus eligible. Compensation may vary based on relevant experience, skills, industry, and education.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• In consultation with the Editorial Director and Editor-in-Chief, identify, secure, and book high-profile talent early for year-round Inc. events, and manage all talent needs.
• Schedule all sessions and distribute, execute, and collect all speaker agreements, packets, and documentation.
• Collaborate with the Inc. editorial team to structure sessions and inform sales, editorial, events, moderators, and speakers of the session structure.
• Write necessary session copy, comments, and questions for the conference, talent, and moderators, in collaboration with the Inc. editorial team.
• Cultivate and manage an ongoing contact list for speaker outreach, establishing new relationships with buzz-worthy, high-potential companies, founders, and business leaders.
• Provide weekly updates on programming and speaker recruitment to the Editorial Director.
• Hire and manage freelance programming and speaker handling help as needed.
• Create and maintain a detailed run of show for each event, working closely with the events team on logistics and flow.
• Prepare and/or edit relevant text and overview documents for marketing materials, including program overviews, session descriptions, format descriptions, and other required information.
• Collaborate with sales, consumer marketing, and MVLive to balance editorial and custom programming, generating ideas to expand curated programming in revenue-generating ways, including partnership, sponsorship opportunities, and activations at tentpole events.
• Create new events and programming to attract and engage younger business audiences, curating programming on topics such as AI, the future of work, and the future of capitalism.
• Collaborate with editorial teams to identify story threads for programming, potential guest speakers, and live journalism opportunities for special editorial projects.
• Work with the Editorial Director, art, photo, and design teams to elevate the look and feel of events, creating a more engaging brand aesthetic. Produce session titles and descriptions for all events and ensure that event websites are consistent with Inc. Business Media’s editorial and visual standards.
• Participate in post-event debriefs, brainstorming ways to improve attendee experiences and build on the Inc. Business Media tentpole franchises.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• 5+ years of experience developing editorial programming.
• Demonstrated experience leading editorial programming and working with a variety of stakeholders.
• Polished communication skills.
• Excellent verbal, written, time management, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven track record of identifying and reaching out to talent to build programming.
• Strong editorial judgment and experience with business news.
• Ability to work in a highly collaborative environment across multiple projects.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

ABOUT US

Mansueto Venture’s mission is to empower and inspire innovators, entrepreneurs, and leaders through compelling journalism, diverse conversations, and creative initiatives that celebrate excellence in business.

Our company’s greatest asset is our employees. Our workplace strives for excellence, respect, integrity, inclusion, and transparency in all we do. We value feedback from all corners of the organization, and we collaborate with colleagues to craft company policies and benefits.

At Mansueto Ventures, we prioritize diversity. We celebrate difference and try to embed it into every aspect of our workplace. We are committed to providing equal opportunity employment to all individuals regardless of race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.