Head of Events, Works in Progress

Job Description

We are seeking a Head of Events, Works in Progress to build and run a commercial events program in the US. The successful candidate will design events that appeal to ambitious people curious about the world and meet revenue targets.

Responsibilities

• Design a model for US events, including sponsorship, ticketing, partnerships, and invites
• Set events strategy and build an events calendar
• Own the events P&L and set and hit revenue targets
• Sell and manage sponsorships, and build relationships with sponsors across energy, housing, science, culture, economics, and other core Works in Progress topics
• Lead events end-to-end from concept to on-site delivery
• Work with the editorial and operations teams to identify the right ideas and people for live events, and build guest lists with genuine influence
• Manage budgets, vendors, venues, production partners, and timelines

Requirements

• Experience launching or substantially expanding a commercial events program, including developing its commercial model, operating plan, and performance measures
• A proven record selling and closing event sponsorship and hitting revenue targets
• Based in, or able to be based in, New York or San Francisco, with regular travel

Preferred Qualifications

• Events experience at a media company
• Experience building commercially successful events for a high-value audience, not just a large one
• Existing relationships with sponsors and brands, and with the kind of people we want on our guest lists
• Be an existing fan of Works in Progress