Event Marketer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States, +15 more states.

📋 Description

• Strategically plan and implement Kickstarter’s array of brand, creator, category, industry, and community events.

• Convert strategic and creative ideas into detailed event plans, production schedules, budgets, and onsite experiences.

• Collaborate with Brand, Communications, Outreach, Growth, Editorial & Content, and other departments to identify audience, objectives, creative vision, and success metrics.

• Create unique event formats and experiences that are significant to the communities served.

• Manage all aspects of event operations, including venues, vendors, production, staffing, travel, run-of-show, guest experience, risk management, and onsite implementation.

• Identify, negotiate with, and oversee agencies, fabricators, production teams, venues, caterers, and other event collaborators.

• Cultivate and sustain a diverse network of reliable vendors and cultural partners across key markets.

• Oversee event budgets to maximize impact while ensuring high-quality experiences.

• Develop repeatable planning tools, processes, and standards for effective execution across various events.

• Anticipate obstacles, make informed decisions under pressure, and ensure alignment among collaborators.

• Enhance event impact through content, media, social amplification, and engagement post-event.

• Assess event performance and utilize insights to refine future programming and investment strategies.

⛳️ Requirements

• Proven experience in producing brand, cultural, community, industry, or experiential events from inception to completion.

• Strong creative intuition and capacity to transform ideas into engaging physical or virtual experiences.

• Outstanding project management, organizational, and budget management capabilities.

• Established connections with high-quality vendors, venues, production partners, and event specialists.

• Ability to oversee multiple workstreams, stakeholders, and deadlines while preserving guest experience and strategic goals.

• Excellent negotiation skills and resourcefulness regarding budgets.

• Composed, solutions-focused approach to the dynamic challenges of live and virtual events.

• Exceptional communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities.

• Knowledge of how events contribute to brand development, community enhancement, relationship management, and business growth.

• Passion for Kickstarter’s mission and creative communities.

🏝️ Benefits

• A fully remote workforce with ample opportunities to connect with colleagues.

• Comprehensive health plan offerings fully covered by the employer.

• Generous time off policy including 16 paid vacation days, 10 sick days, paid holidays, and a company-wide winter break from Christmas to New Year's.

• 25 volunteer hours annually to contribute to community service.

• 18 weeks of parental leave for the primary caregiver and 16 weeks for the secondary caregiver, along with fertility and family planning resources.

• 401k plan with a 3% safe harbor contribution.

• Annual stipends, including a $3,000 USD Remote Working & Wellness Stipend (prorated) for remote working, wellness, health, and fitness expenses, and a $500 Role Development Stipend.

• Currently operating with a 4-day workweek.

• Collaborate with incredibly talented and inspiring colleagues who seamlessly integrate their creative pursuits into their work.