PEP, Audience Growth Manager, CNBC Events

VERSANT (Nasdaq: VSNT) is an industry-changing media and entertainment business and home to trusted brands that shape culture, inform audiences, and build lasting connections. It operates across four core markets: political news and opinion, business news and personal finance, golf, and sports and genre entertainment. These markets are served through a powerful portfolio of iconic and innovative brands, including CNBC, MS NOW, USA Network, Golf Channel, Oxygen, E!,

SYFY, and Versant’s sports division USA Sports, along with complementary digital assets including Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, Golf Now and Golf Pass.

CNBC Events is seeking an experienced Audience Growth Manager to lead audience acquisition across our portfolio of premium events, including invitation-only conferences, executive dinners, and paid experiences. This role will be responsible for delivering high-impact, senior-level audiences who drive the success, reputation, and revenue of our events. This position will be providing coverage for six months, starting in July 2026.

• Own and execute the end-to-end audience development strategy across a portfolio of events, ensuring delivery of high-quality, senior-level attendees aligned with event goals
• Identify, engage, and secure C-suite executives, business decision-makers, and industry influencers for invitation-only and paid events
• Leverage existing networks and develop new relationships to build a consistent pipeline of high-value attendees
• Design and optimize multi-channel outreach strategies to maximize conversion and attendance
• Partner closely with editorial, programming, sales, and marketing teams to align audience targets with content, sponsors, and business objectives
• Track, analyze, and report on audience acquisition performance, continuously optimizing based on data and insights

• 3+ years of experience in audience development, event marketing or delegate sales
• Proven track record of securing high-level attendees (C-suite, business decision makers, thought leaders, etc.) for premium or invite-only events
• Strong existing network of senior-level contacts and/or demonstrated ability to build one quickly
• Proficiency with digital tools and project management systems; experience with event management platforms and content management systems (CMS) preferred, along with strong Excel skills for data analysis and audience tracking
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills, with a high-touch, professional approach
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States

• Deep understanding of what motivates senior executives to attend events and how to position value effectively
• Commercial mindset with awareness of how audience composition impacts sponsorship and revenue
• Collaborative approach with experience working cross-functionally across content, sales, and production teams
• Passion for media, business news, and live events

• Sweat it out – free onsite fitness center with state‑of‑the‑art equipment, plus daily group classes
• Eat up – gourmet cafeteria with daily specials plus soup and salad bars
• Extras – dry cleaning, shoe shining, sneak peeks

Don’t have a car? No problem! We offer free shuttle transportation to and from multiple locations in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Hoboken and Jersey City.

Salary range: $75,000-$90,000.

VERSANT Media’s policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

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