Events Manager

The Opportunity:

We are seeking an ambitious, highly autonomous Events Manager to serve as a key operational and strategic support partner to the Director of Events. In this mid-level role, you will collaborate across the event lifecycle for our flagship annual conference, Spice World, alongside regional activations. The ideal candidate brings 3 to 5 years of experience, thrives on execution, and is ready to support both high-level strategy and tactical execution.

• Strategic & Attendee Experience Support: Support the Director in aligning event initiatives with business goals and brand strategy. Help manage attendee touchpoints across pre-event communications, on-site experiences, and post-event analysis.c
• Sponsorship & Sales Alignment: Collaborate with sales teams, join sponsor calls, assist in executing custom activation packages, and work with CS to ensure all sponsor contractual deliverables are fulfilled.
• Vendor & Venue Coordination: Serve as the primary operational contact for external vendors, agencies, and venue management (AT&T Conference Center). Source competitive bids, evaluate proposals, assist with contract reviews, and oversee room sets and catering flow.
• Event Technology & Data Administration: Lead the setup and maintenance of event platforms (Cvent/Bizzabo) to manage attendee registration, data integrity, the mobile app, and the exhibitor portal.
• Onsite Execution & Production: Lead onsite load-in, setup, and strike, coordinating power, Wi-Fi, AV, decor, security, temporary labor, and real-time logistical troubleshooting.
• Content & Speaker Logistics: Support program curation efforts and manage speaker requirements, including AV setup, green room logistics, and tech run-throughs.
• Budget Tracking & Fulfillment: Track baseline budgets, audit vendor invoices, manage room blocks, and oversee creative assets, swag fulfillment, and shipping logistics.

• 3 to 5 years of corporate event management experience, preferably in B2B or tech.
• Experience with flagship, owned user conferences and direct management of hotels and conference centers is strongly preferred.
• Hands-on expertise in event tech platforms (Cvent, Bizzabo, or equivalent) for registration and sponsor management.
• Strong contract literacy with experience reviewing vendor proposals and tracking event budgets.
• Practical knowledge across the full event lifecycle, including strategy support and content coordination.
• Texas location preferred, with availability to travel to Spice World (Nov 12-13 in Austin, TX) and attend site visits as needed

Ziff Davis (NASDAQ: ZD) is a vertically focused digital media and internet company whose portfolio includes leading brands in technology, shopping, gaming and entertainment, health, cybersecurity, and martech. Today, Ziff Davis is focused on six key verticals – Technology, Shopping, Entertainment, Health & Wellness, Cybersecurity and Marketing Technology. Its brands include IGN, Mashable, Retail Me Not , PCMag, Humble Bundle, Spiceworks, Everyday Health, Baby Center, Moz, iContact and Vipre Security.

SWZD offers competitive salaries in addition to robust, health and wellness-focused benefits, including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as life and disability benefits. Our employees enjoy Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), a 401(k) with company match, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

We are committed to work-life balance with Flexible Time Off, Volunteer Time Off, and paid holidays. We offer family building and caregiving support and generous Family Care and Parental leave, when you need it. We also provide Fitness Reimbursement and access to wellness programs, ensuring our team stays healthy both physically and mentally.

At Ziff Davis, we remain dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We offer Employee Resource Groups, company-sponsored events, and regular opportunities for professional growth through educational support, mentorship programs, and career development resources. Our employees are recognized and celebrated through employee engagement programs and recognition awards.

If you're seeking a dynamic and collaborative work environment where you can see the direct impact of your performance and thrive both personally and professionally, then SWZD is the place for you.

At Ziff Davis, we remain dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and…