Event Manager, Press

Overview and Responsibilities:

We’re looking for a sharp, detail‑obsessed Events Manager to help us design and deliver unforgettable experiences for our subscribers. Reporting to the Head of Community & Events, you’ll be the operational backbone of our live programming—owning logistics, systems, vendor relationships, and post‑event reporting.

This is a fast moving, mission‑driven role. The right candidate is resourceful, thrives in startup culture, and believes ideas deserve a stage.

Candidates who include a brief cover letter sharing what they love about The Free Press—or what makes this community unique—will receive priority consideration.

• Plan and execute events from start to finish, from venue and A/V to travel, seating, and run‑of‑show
• Build and maintain solid vendor and venue relationships so The Free Press has a reliable bench for the future
• Design thoughtful experiences for VIPs and sponsors—perks, signage, custom touches—while ensuring the event shines for every guest
• Keep contact lists, vendor info, and event records organized and up to date in our CRM
• Manage budgets, track expenses, and negotiate contracts
• Produce post‑event recap decks with photos, data, and lessons learned to improve programming and support sponsor ships
• Make real‑time decisions on‑site when plans change, keeping events running smoothly
• Collaborate closely with editorial, partnerships, and marketing teams to ensure alignment and impact

• 5+ years of event or project management experience (media, culture, or nonprofit preferred)
• Willingness to travel (10–20%)
• Availability for evening and weekend work during events.
• Demonstrated ability to run events end‑to‑end, from intimate salons to 1,000+ person gatherings

• Skilled in project management tools (Asana, Airtable, or similar)
• Comfortable with ticketing platforms and CRM systems
• Strong negotiation skills and vendor management experience
• Financial literacy: ability to manage budgets and weigh trade‑offs
• You thrive in startup culture: fast‑moving, resourceful, and unafraid of hard work
• You’re mission‑driven: ideally already a Free Presser, or deeply aligned with our values
• You love systems and organization—keeping lists, updating CRMs, building processes—but you also know when to pivot
• You’re cool under pressure and at ease in live‑event unpredictability
• You believe every detail matters—from the name card fonts to the guest experience

Paramount Skydance Corporation (NASDAQ: PSKY) is a leading global media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. Driven by iconic studios, networks and streaming services, Paramount's portfolio of consumer brands includes CBS, Showtime Networks, Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, BET, Paramount+, and Pluto TV, among others. Paramount delivers the largest share of the U.S. television audience and boasts one of the industry's most important and extensive libraries of TV and film titles.

In addition to offering innovative streaming services and digital video products, the company provides powerful capabilities in production, distribution and advertising solutions.

Hiring Salary Range: $85,000..

The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York City, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job‑related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement.

This position is bonus eligible.

• Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages. Check out our full list of benefits here:
• Generous paid time off.
• An exciting and fulfilling opportunity to be part of one of Paramount’s most dynamic teams.
• Opportunities for both on‑site and virtual…