Events Manager

Job Description

POLITICO is seeking an Events Manager to support the North American arm of POLITICO’s Global Live events team, based in Arlington, VA. The Events Manager will support the production of high‑profile, newsworthy events, programs, and experiences advancing POLITICO’s newsroom and editorial franchises as well as creating impactful brand moments for the company and its clients.

What sets POLITICO apart is our unwavering commitment to nonpartisan, fact‑driven journalism and our exceptional depth, with nearly 600 journalists – across seven newsrooms and with expertise in more than 40 policy beats – dedicated to decoding political dynamics and policy implications. We’ve established ourselves as essential in today's complex political landscape by providing unmatched reporting and analysis with a global lens.

POLITICO Live events represent the physical manifestation of our mission — convening the most influential stakeholders for urgent, news‑driven conversations that add depth and context to the discussions that genuinely matter.

This position will play an important role in establishing an elevated brand presence, producing best‑in‑class experiences and providing operational support across a wide portfolio of events spanning from Washington, DC to California, New York to Florida, as well as Global initiatives and key moments.

The ideal candidate has experience managing events from ideation to execution, is a self‑starter, highly responsive and communicative, thrives in fast‑paced environments and can bring new ideas to life in a big way. We are looking for a highly resourceful individual with a passion for news media, who is self‑motivated, agile, and logistically‑minded, with a proven track record of producing high‑caliber events, big and small in a fast‑paced environment.

• Strategic thinker and meticulous planner who thrives in high‑energy environments
• You bring curiosity, creativity, and a keen eye for detail to every stage of the event process, from concept to execution
• You understand the importance of storytelling through experience, and you take pride in delivering seamless, elevated events that leave a lasting impression
• Driven by purpose and passionate about media, politics, and the power of live conversations

• Create high‑caliber event productions for POLITICO Live events designed to amplify POLITICO’s brand and editorial content, engage POLITICO’s event community of target influencer audiences, VIPs, and strategic stakeholders and tell client stories
• Lead smart and repeatable event logistics and planning across events that can be tailored and/or optimized to meet organizational and division goals
• Manage logistics for POLITICO Live events, including venue selection, audio‑visual deliverables, creative design, budgeting, marketing and promotional activities, event load‑in and out, attendee flow and other onsite operational needs
• Support POLITICO Live by working across internal departments, including editorial, sales, marketing, design, and also external stakeholders such as clients, speakers, and vendors to plan and produce live and virtual events for the organization
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to understand strategies and execute ideas that come to life at POLITICO Live’s events; build timelines, manage agendas, communicate updates, and lead planning calls to ensure key stakeholders are aligned on event timelines and goals
• Drive exceptional project management standards for events, including the ownership of timelines and templates, creating and advancing best practices and communicating efficiently across internal and external stakeholders
• Maintain a strong understanding of industry trends and developments; recommend enhancements to improve the totality of the experience and production; support Live team leadership to drive forward new initiatives and mandates with the team

• An interest in news media, including demonstrated interest in politics, policy, and the political process
• 5+ years of experience in event planning and logistics, ideally for a news or political organization
• 4+ years of project management experience on numerous concurrent…