Lead brand events manager

✍🏽 About Writer

Writer is the full-stack generative AI platform delivering transformative ROI for the world’s leading enterprises. Named one of the top 50 companies in AI by Forbes and one of the best places to work by Inc. Magazine, Writer empowers hundreds of customers like Accenture, Intuit, L’Oreal, Mars, Salesforce, and Vanguard to transform the way they work. 

Writer’s fully integrated solution makes it easy to deploy secure and reliable AI applications and agents that solve mission-critical business challenges.  Our suite of development tools is powered by Palmyra – Writer’s state-of-the-art family of LLMs — alongside our industry-leading graph-based RAG and customizable AI guardrails. 

Founded in 2020 with office hubs in San Francisco, New York City, Austin, Chicago, and London, our team of over 250 employees thinks big and moves fast, and we’re looking for smart, hardworking builders and scalers to join us on our journey to create a better future of work. 

📐 About this role

As our Lead Brand Events Manager, you'll be at the helm of creating unforgettable events that not only showcase our brand but also inspire and engage our audience.

In this dynamic role, you'll be responsible for the strategic planning, execution, and evaluation of all brand events. Whether it's a high-profile conference, an intimate product launch, or a virtual webinar, your creativity and organizational prowess will ensure that every event is a seamless reflection of Writer's values and vision.

You'll work closely with cross-functional teams, from marketing and sales to executive leadership, to align event goals with our broader brand objectives.

🦸🏻‍♀️ Your responsibilities

1. Event Strategy & Planning (60%)
   • Develop and implement an events strategy that targets the developer persona and senior technical leaders
   • Plan and execute a mix of 3rd-party conference participation, exclusive high-touch hiring events, meetups, and intimate dinners
   • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create engaging content and experiences for our target audiences
   • Manage event logistics, vendors, and budgets to ensure flawless execution and maximize ROI
2. Demand Generation & Sales Opportunities (20%)
   • Partner with our demand-generation and sales teams to create events that drive qualified leads and accelerate sales opportunities
3. Employment Branding & Candidate Pipeline (20%)
   • Create compelling employment branding experiences that position Writer as an employer of choice
   • Build and nurture a candidate pipeline for senior leadership roles through targeted events and initiatives with our recruiting team
   • Collaborate with top universities to attract top talent and foster research opportunities
     

⭐️ Is this you?

• Proven experience (5+ years) in event management, with a focus on tech or developer events
• Strong understanding of the developer community and effective strategies to engage this audience
• Demonstrated ability to create and execute events that drive brand awareness, lead generation, and hiring outcomes
• Excellent project management, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and managing multiple projects simultaneously

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🍩 Benefits & perks

• Generous PTO, plus company holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family
• Paid parental leave for all parents (12 weeks)
• Fertility and family planning support
• Early-detection cancer testing through Galleri
• Flexible spending account and dependent FSA options
• Health savings account for eligible plans with company contribution
• Annual work-life stipends for:
  • Home office setup, cell phone, internet
  • Wellness stipend for gym, massage/chiropractor, personal training, etc.
  • Learning and development stipend
• Company-wide off-sites and team off-sites
• Competitive compensation, company stock options and 401k

Writer is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to diversity. We don't make hiring or employment decisions based on race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other basis protected by applicable local, state or federal law. Under the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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