Director of Editorial Events

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Develop and implement a strategic plan for editorial events aimed at broadening CalMatters’ audience, enhancing significant discussions in California, and reinforcing the organization's mission.

• Design, initiate, and execute key events that create memorable CalMatters experiences.

• Innovate and evaluate storytelling methods, audience engagement, and interactive programming formats.

• Recognize relevant issues and engage policymakers, experts, journalists, and community representatives.

• Collaborate with newsroom leaders and reporters to uphold editorial standards and journalistic integrity.

• Extend CalMatters journalism to audiences outside its current readership.

• Introduce individuals to CalMatters and its nonprofit framework in collaboration with the membership team.

• Work alongside the development team to design, promote, and implement sponsorship opportunities that align with the organization’s mission.

• Oversee budgets for the overall events division as well as individual events.

• Monitor audience growth, engagement levels, revenue, and overall impact.

• Supervise and collaborate closely with the Events Manager.

• Report to the Editor in Chief as a member of the editorial leadership team.

⛳️ Requirements

• Extensive experience in producing high-caliber live events, conferences, festivals, or public forums.

• Strong editorial instincts and a comprehensive understanding of journalism, contemporary issues, and civic participation.

• Proven track record of developing original ideas that captivate audiences and create enthusiasm.

• Experience collaborating with journalists, public officials, executives, and other prominent speakers.

• Exceptional project management and organizational abilities, with a capacity to oversee multiple complex productions concurrently.

• Experience in developing sponsorship opportunities or working with fundraising, business development, or marketing teams.

• Outstanding communication, relationship-building, and leadership capabilities.

• A strong commitment to CalMatters’ mission of providing reliable, nonpartisan journalism.

• A college degree is not mandatory.

• Submission of a resume, cover letter, and relevant work samples is required for application.

• Applicants must personally respond to application questions without the use of AI or other automated tools.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance (95% employer-paid for you and your dependents) from a selection of HMO and PPO providers.

• Paid family leave.

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) / Health Savings Account (HSA) options.

• 401(k) matching up to 4%.

• Life insurance provided at no cost.

• Cell phone/internet stipend.

• Funding for professional development.