Director, Events - Condé Nast

Company Name: Condé Nast
Location: New York, NY
Type: Full Time
Salary: $113,000 – $135,000

Job Description:

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