Event Manager

ABOUT THE ROLE Dow Jones produces over 150 world-class live, virtual, and hybrid events annually for The Wall Street Journal, Barronu2019s Group, and Dow Jones brands. These experiences bring our journalism to life by connecting audiences with newsmakers and big ideas through ambitious, creative, and flawlessly executed programs. Events are virtual, in-person and hybrid, of all shapes, sizes and formats, bringing our brands and custom experiences to life for our members and our clients. At the heart of what we do is live journalism - connecting our audiences with newsmakers and big ideas, via ambitious experiences. We are seeking an Event Manager (Producer) to join our growing team in New York. This role is ideal for someone with at least 5 years of experience in events, production, experiential, and/or hospitality who thrives at the intersection of creativity, brand storytelling, and operations. As an Event Manager (Producer), you will take ownership of planning and execution, delegate tasks to coordinators, and serve as the lead onsite at small-to-medium scale in-person and virtual events. In addition, you will support large-scale flagship events by managing specific work streams or components, collaborating closely with senior producers and event leads. The ability to combine detailed operational skills with creative vision, communicate with clarity and confidence, and demonstrate initiative in driving projects forward is paramount. You will work in our midtown Manhattan office three days a week as well as travel to events up to 25% of the time. YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES _EVENT PLANNING & DELIVERY_ + Lead planning and execution for in-person and virtual small-to-medium scale brand and sponsored events, including dinners, conferences, sponsor activations, and receptions. + Request and analyze vendor proposals, BEOs, and floor plans; manage timelines, budgets, and deliverables. + Direct onsite load-in and load-out, ensuring all technical and logistical elements are delivered seamlessly. + Delegate tasks to coordinators with clear expectations, providing coaching and oversight. + Support large-scale flagship events by owning key work streams or components (e.g., breakout sessions, sponsor activations, creative assets, or specific logistics), collaborating closely with senior producers and event leads. _PRODUCTION & TECHNOLOGY_ + Work with AV teams, crews, and vendors to implement event technology solutions. + Develop event specification documents and manage venue outreach. + Oversee creative asset production (e.g., stage design, signage, printed materials) with signoff from senior leadership. _PROJECT MANAGEMENT & OPERATIONS_ + Manage budgets for small-to-medium events, keeping documentation current and proactively flagging issues to senior leadership. + Draft contingency plans; anticipate and address operational issues in real-time. + Create and distribute cross-functional team and stakeholder updates. + Guide vendor contract drafting and negotiations with senior leadership input. _COLLABORATION & COMMUNICATION_ + Partner with newsroom, programming, sponsorship, and marketing teams to deliver events aligned with editorial and commercial priorities. + Communicate expectations clearly, setting realistic tasks and deadlines. + Actively listen, take notes and create information banks in a way that is easy for others to access and apply. _INITIATIVE & GROWTH_ + Implement process improvements and train others on tools and workflows. + Take ownership of your workload while collaborating on broader team goals. + Demonstrate growing understanding of Dow Jonesu2019 strategy, vision, and competitors. + Show initiative by developing contingency plans, anticipating issues, and proactively proposing solutions. YOU HAVE + The willingness to work in our NYC (midtown) office 3 days every week (usually Tuesday through Thursday) + Flexibility and comfortability working outside of standard hours as needed and traveling up to 25% to onsite events within the US, and, on occasion, internationally + 5+ years of experience in events, experiential, production, or hospitality _(agency or media background strongly preferred)_ + Proven ability to lead small-to-medium scale events independently while contributing to flagship projects _(virtual and hybrid event production experience preferred)_ + Creative sensibility with a background contributing to design, branding, and audience experience + Experience with Google Workspace, MS Office, and event project management tools + Passion for live journalism, storytelling, and delivering ambitious, high-quality experiences. + Strong ability to be organized, detail-oriented, and proactively solve problems + Effective communication skills with the ability to clearly explain reasoning, set expectations, and actively listen + Experience building relationships and collaborating internally as well as externally _#LI-HYBRID_ OUR BENEFITS + Comprehensive Healthcare Plans + Paid Time Off + Retirement Plans + Comprehensive Insurance Plans + Lifestyle programs & Wellness Resources + Education Benefits + Family Care Benefits & Caregiving Support + Commuter Transit Program + Subscription Discounts + Employee Referral Program Learn more about all our US benefits. Reasonable accommodation: Dow Jones, Making Careers Newsworthy - We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. EEO/Disabled/Vets. Dow Jones is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, in our job application and/or interview process. If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application, due to a disability, email us at . Please put

Created: 2025-10-08