Director, Events
Job Description
Job Description
Location:
New York, NYAt Condé Nast, our events are more than live experiences — they are cultural moments that bring our brands to life in the real world.
From iconic tentpole franchises to immersive editorial experiences, Condé Nast events sit at the intersection of culture, storytelling, entertainment, luxury, and influence. Produced by the Events Studio — the centralized experiential team within Revenue Marketing — these experiences bring together the people who define culture alongside the partners who champion it, creating moments that only Condé Nast can produce. Working closely with Editorial, Sales, Marketing, and external partners, the team translates Condé Nast’s storytelling and brand authority into experiences that drive both cultural impact and business results.
We are seeking a Director, Events to lead the production of high-profile experiences across The New Yorker and Vanity Fair. This role will oversee a portfolio of flagship tentpole franchises, custom programs, and experiential activations while partnering across the Events Studio to deliver best-in-class experiences that reflect the creative ambition, editorial authority, and cultural influence of Condé Nast’s brands.
Responsibilities
Lead Tentpole Event Franchises
Own end-to-end production for a portfolio of event franchises across The New Yorker and Vanity Fair
Lead the execution of large-scale cultural, entertainment, luxury, and editorially driven experiences, including The New Yorker Festival and Vanity Fair’s Campaign Hollywood
Drive event strategy and execution from initial concepting through post-event wrap and reporting
Ensure every experience reflects the voice, standards, and creative ambition of each brand
Shape Experiences from the Ground Up
Partner closely with Editorial, Revenue, and Marketing teams in the earliest stages of development to shape event concepts, formats, and audience strategy
Translate creative ideas into executable production plans, budgets, staffing structures, and timelines
Bring a strong point of view to experiential storytelling, guest experience, production design, and programming flow
Develop event concepts and guest experiences that are cohesive, audience-centered, and executable at the highest level
Ensure the attendee journey — from invitation through onsite experience — is thoughtfully designed and aligned with the goals of each event
Produce Best-in-Class Live Experiences
Oversee all aspects of event execution including vendor management, budgeting, contracting, production schedules, venue operations, talent logistics, run-of-show development, and onsite leadership
Lead cross-functional teams and external partners to deliver polished, high-touch experiences at the highest level of execution
Balance creative ambition with operational feasibility and financial accountability
Create clear scopes of work, production plans, and cross-functional alignment to ensure seamless execution across internal teams and external partners
Establish strong operational foundations for each event, including defined roles and responsibilities, communication workflows, and production processes
Uphold consistent production standards across budgeting, procurement, staffing, vendor management, and onsite execution
Collaborate Across the Events Studio
Work closely with Events Studio and Revenue Marketing leadership to scale resources appropriately across projects and timelines
Flex across brands and support custom event opportunities as business needs evolve, leveraging shared resources to drive consistency and excellence across programs
Partner with fellow producers and Events leadership to continuously elevate production standards, processes, and team collaboration
Drive Production Excellence
Maintain clear production documentation, timelines, and budget oversight across all projects
Contribute to the evolution of team processes, workflows, and production best practices
Participate in post-event recaps and strategic planning conversations to help shape the future of the Events Studio
What Success Looks Like
You deliver culturally resonant experiences that are strategically grounded, creatively ambitious, and exceptionally executed
Event concepts translate into clear, cohesive guest experiences that resonate with audiences, partners, and stakeholders
Editorial, Revenue, Marketing, and client partners feel informed, aligned, and supported throughout the event lifecycle
You contribute to a collaborative Events Studio culture that supports both editorial excellence and Revenue Marketing objectives
Events are operationally sound, with strong production planning, clear communication, and seamless onsite execution
Internal teams and stakeholders have clarity around event scope, deliverables, and executional responsibilities
You help scale thoughtful systems, workflows, and production standards that elevate the broader Events Studio
You bring leadership, creative problem-solving, and production expertise that consistently raises the bar for the experiences we produce
Profile
8–10 years of experience producing large-scale events, experiential campaigns, festivals, media events, or luxury brand experiences
Proven experience leading complex, multi-stakeholder productions from concept through execution
Deep understanding of live experience production within media, entertainment, fashion, luxury, music, or culture-driven brands
Exceptional creative judgment and strong experiential storytelling instincts
Calm under pressure with the ability to navigate fast-moving environments and shifting priorities
Strong leadership presence with experience managing senior stakeholders, talent, agencies, vendors, and cross-functional teams
Highly organized with strong command of budgets, timelines, contracts, and production operations
Passion for culture, media, storytelling, and audience experience
The expected base salary range for this position is from $113,000 - $135,000. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including but not limited to relevant skills, training, experience, and education.
In addition to salary and a generous employee benefits package, successful candidates may also be eligible to receive discretionary bonus compensation.
What happens next?
If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply below, and we will review your application as soon as possible. You can update your resume or upload a cover letter at any time by accessing your candidate profile.
Condé Nast is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, familial status and other legally protected characteristics.