Associate Manager, Events

About Condé Nast

Condé Nast is a leading global media company renowned for its high-quality content, reaching over one billion people across 32 markets worldwide through print, digital, video, and social channels. Its distinguished portfolio includes iconic brands like Vogue, Vanity Fair, Glamour, GQ, The New Yorker, Condé Nast Traveler, Allure, Architectural Digest, Bon Appétit, and Wired among others.

Role Overview and Location

The Associate Manager, Events position is based in New York, NY and reports directly to the Executive Director of Events. This role contributes significantly to Condé Nast's Events Studio — a centralized team that orchestrates culturally impactful live experiences that integrate storytelling, entertainment, luxury, and brand influence.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist in producing a variety of live events including flagship tentpole franchises, customized events, partner activations, and internal gatherings within the Events Studio.
• Coordinate logistical aspects such as vendor management, production timelines, venue operations, guest experience, talent coordination, and on-site event management.
• Maintain and update production documents including timelines, run-of-show schedules, staffing plans, and communication materials to ensure smooth operations.
• Collaborate fluidly with internal editorial, sales, marketing teams, and external partners to create experiences that uphold Condé Nast’s high creative and editorial standards.
• Support planning efforts through developing budgets, production schedules, and scopes of work ensuring alignment among all stakeholders and vendors throughout the event lifecycle.
• Drive operational excellence by organizing production documentation, promoting best practices in workflows and processes, and actively participating in post-event evaluations to enhance future initiatives.

Success Indicators

• Creation of culturally meaningful, strategically sound, and creatively ambitious events that deliver remarkable guest experiences.
• Consistent stakeholder satisfaction and alignment through clear communication and well-defined responsibilities across editorial, marketing, sales, and client partnerships.
• Contribution to a collaborative and solutions-driven team environment supporting both editorial and marketing objectives.
• Efficient operational execution with thorough planning, effective communication, and seamless onsite management.

Candidate Profile and Qualifications

• Experience ranging from 2 to 4+ years in live event production, experiential marketing, media, brand partnerships, hospitality, project management, or equivalent fast-paced, cross-functional roles.
• Strong organizational abilities with acute attention to detail and excellent project coordination skills.
• Passion for live events, storytelling, culture, and delivering exceptional audience engagement experiences.
• Ability to adeptly juggle multiple priorities while responding swiftly to changes in fast-moving settings.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills paired with a collaborative and proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Proven aptitude for managing complex projects with various stakeholders, timelines, and deliverables.
• Motivation to grow within a highly collaborative experiential team environment and versatility to contribute across different brand events and formats.

Compensation and Benefits

The anticipated base salary range is between $70,000 and $83,000 annually, dependent on skills, experience, education, and other relevant considerations. Alongside salary, employees benefit from a comprehensive benefits package and may qualify for additional discretionary bonuses.

Diversity and Inclusion

Condé Nast is committed to equal employment opportunities, assessing all candidates without bias on grounds such as race, religion, gender identity, veteran status, disability, age, or other protected characteristics.