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About the Role
The Atlantic is seeking an Event Manager to deliver high-level event experiences, collaborating closely with editorial leadership and senior stakeholders to shape how The Atlantic is presented to the world. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in fast-moving environments at the intersection of media, ideas, and experience.
Responsibilities
- Lead planning and execution of events across The Atlantic events portfolio, from intimate roundtables to large-scale flagship programs
- Own end-to-end project management, including timelines, logistics, and cross-functional coordination
- Partner closely with editorial, design, marketing, audience, and sales teams to bring events from concept to execution
- Manage vendors and production partners across venues, AV, catering, and technical production
- Support tentpole, multi-day, multi-sponsor events, including on-site execution and client management
- Translate sponsor goals into thoughtful, well-integrated event experiences while maintaining The Atlantic’s editorial standards
- Lead client communications, including planning timelines, program updates, and delivery of contracted elements
- Oversee virtual and hybrid production in partnership with the production vendors
- Develop run-of-show documents, staffing plans, and on-site execution strategies
- Partner with audience teams to meet and exceed attendance goals
- Support budget tracking and forecasting, identifying risks and opportunities
- Deliver post-event recaps that clearly demonstrate impact and value
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience producing events or comparable live experiences
- Strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple complex workstreams simultaneously
- Experience working cross-functionally in a fast-paced, high-performance environment
- Excellent communication skills and confidence working with senior stakeholders
- High attention to detail paired with strong judgment and problem-solving instincts
- Experience with both in-person and virtual event production
- A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset and strong sense of ownership
- Interest in journalism, media, or mission-driven work
- Job offers are contingent upon successful reference checks and compliance with The Atlantic's COVID-19 vaccination policy
- Employees must be vaccinated against COVID-19, including subsequent boosters, and submit proof of vaccination status
- Employees who cannot receive the vaccine due to disability/medical contraindication or sincerely-held religious belief may request an accommodation
Location
- New York City
- Washington D.C.
- Remote
Work Type
- Full-time
- Hybrid
- Remote
Experience Level
- 5+ years of experience
Salary/Compensations
- $77,000 - $90,000
About the Company
- The Atlantic has, for more than 160 years, advanced ideas that shape global conversation on important issues.
- The company aims to bring clarity and original thinking to topics ranging from politics, economy, global affairs, technology, science, and culture.
- The Atlantic is undergoing a period of continuation and transformation, upholding its legacy while reinventing for the future.
Equal Opportunity
- The Atlantic Monthly Group LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- The Atlantic is committed to diversity and encourages applications from women, LGBTQ people, people of color, and people with disabilities.
- The Atlantic does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.