Experiential Events Director

You will join Future Creative, our in-house agency powering high-impact commercial campaigns and experiential activations across our global brand portfolio.

In this role you'll guide our events and experiential business. You'll set the strategic vision, operating model, and commercial direction for the channel. Operating from our New York office, you'll oversee the P&L and partner with Sales, Creative, and Editorial teams.

Responsibilities:

• Define and execute the overall growth plan for our events and experiential business.
• Oversee the channel P&L, ensuring project profitability, budget control, and margin discipline.
• Partner with Sales and Creative teams during pre-sale to develop compelling, commercially viable event concepts.
• Develop repeatable event formats and proprietary IP around key editorial tentpoles and brand moments.
• Direct end-to-end event production, managing venue selection, technical partners, and vendor negotiations.
• Guide cross-functional teams to integrate live experiential activations into broader commercial campaigns.

Requirements:

• Background directing experiential activations, commercial events, or live production in publishing or media.
• Financial acumen with experience managing budget forecasts, channel P&Ls, and project profitability.
• Track record developing client proposals, pitch presentations, and commercial event formats.
• Strong network of production partners, suppliers, fabricators, and event freelancers.
• Ability to translate complex client briefs into creative, scalable, and on-brand live experiences.
• Excellent communication skills to present pitch concepts and align cross-functional stakeholders.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401k plus a company match
• Uncapped leave
• When we hit our targets, enjoy a share of our profits with a bonus
• Refer a friend and get rewarded when they join Future
• Well-being support with access to our Colleague Assistant Programs
• Opportunity to purchase shares in Future with our Share Incentive Plan