Were seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented, & creative Senior Manager Experiential Production to lead the execution of custom events, tentpoles, editorial initiatives, & marketing partnerships. This role requires both hands-on production expertise & strong cross-functional collaboration to deliver impactful, integrated experiences that elevate our brands & client campaigns.

WHAT YOULL DO

Event Production, Logistics & Execution

• Lead events end-to-end from scoping, budgeting, & vendor management to on-site execution & post-event wrap.
• Oversee elements including venue selection, catering service, AV, design & fabrication, guest experience, & sponsor activations across a variety of event formats that range in scale, style & brand goals.
• Manage all production logistics, including project timelines, P&L development, budget tracking & reconciliation, vendor management, & day-of execution.
• Partner with marketing & design teams to shape guest list strategy, invitations, & overall attendance goals.

Development, Ideation & Scoping

• Collaborate with Experiential leadership, Creative, Editorial, Sales, & Network Development to translate editorial concepts, brand priorities, & revenue opportunities into high-impact event concepts.
• Support as needed on the creation of sales materials, sponsor packages, & go-to-market integrations for events & franchises.
• Represent production in internal & client-facing meetings, ensuring ideas align with client expectations. budget & production feasibility.
• Research, evaluate & source venues, vendors, & partners to support successful execution in various markets.

Cross-Functional Leadership & Collaboration

• Work closely with stakeholders across sales, editorial, & creative to deliver best-in-class programs.
• Serve as the central liaison with internal teams & external partners to streamline communication, flag risks, & ensure flawless delivery.
• Build & manage strong vendor, freelancer, & production partner relationships to ensure quality, efficiency, & cost-effectiveness.
• Participate in creative development sessions that bridge editorial & commercial objectives.
• Conduct cultural & competitive research to inform event strategy, vendor selection & innovative approaches.

Post-Event Impact

• Lead post-event debriefs, final budget reconciliation, & performance analysis to measure success & shape future improvements.

Additional Responsibilities

• Take on additional projects as assigned, with flexibility to adapt to the evolving needs of the team & business.

WHO YOU ARE

• 3-5 years of proven experience producing large-scale & custom events.
• Proficiency in budget management & vendor negotiations
• Strong communication skills & creative instincts, paired with rigorous attention to detail & operational discipline.
• Comfort balancing editorial & commercial needs while working across departments.
• A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with the ability to stay organized & thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Google Suite.
• Familiarity with Vox Medias brands & editorial voice.

If you think you have what it takes, but don't meet every single point in our job posting, please apply with a cover letter to let us know how you believe you can bring your unique skills to the Vox Media team or get in touch! We would love to have a chat & see if you could be a great addition to our team. Weve hired chefs who became editors, DJs who became UX designers, & sommeliers who became writers. 

WHERE YOULL WORK

This job is located in New York City or Los Angeles.

WHY VOX MEDIA?

WHAT WE OFFER

This is a permanent, full-time position. This job is benefits-eligible. We pride ourselves in providing comprehensive benefits to support all of our employees wherever they are in life. You can find more information about our benefits here.

OUR DEI+ COMMITMENT

Vox Media is committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone can show up as their authentic selves & create their best work. We recognize that great stories, platforms, products & services come from people with all manner of backgrounds & experiences. We recognize that our commitments require ongoing work & sustained attention, as well as adaptation to new insights & best practices. We keep our diversity data public for the sake of accountability, transparency & communication. Learn more about our values here, & our approach to corporate citizenship here. 

Vox Media is an Equal Opportunity Employer & qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, national origin, protected veteran status, age, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state, or local law. Vox Media will also consider all qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with applicable Fair Chance laws. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations as part of the application process to candidates with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact our People & Culture team (recruitment@voxmedia.com).

WHAT COMES NEXT

Our recruiting team will go through applications in a timely manner. Please note that our recruiting team will only contact you from @voxmedia.com email addresses, never via text message. Read more about how our recruiting team operates, & how to protect yourself from recruitment fraud, here.