Associate Director, Events

Building on the 169-year legacy of The Atlantic, and centered on lively, consequential discussion of contemporary issues, The Atlantic’s events team brings the unparalleled journalism of The Atlantic to life through singular event experiences, virtually and in person. Our event portfolio includes multi-day flagship events, topical summits on a range of issues from education to criminal justice, custom programs, and on-the-record roundtable discussions with leading thinkers and changemakers. We’re hiring an Associate Director, Events to lead this work. This is a senior, high-ownership role for someone who can drive complex execution, lead cross-functional teams, and operate confidently with senior stakeholders and clients. You’ll play a central role in shaping how The Atlantic shows up in the world. This role reports to the Managing Editor of Events What you’ll do Lead end-to-end execution across The Atlantic’s event portfolio—from small, high-touch convenings to large-scale flagship programs Own cross-functional coordination across editorial, design, marketing, audience, sales, and leadership Drive timelines, decision-making, and accountability across internal teams and external partners Lead planning meetings and ensure clear, consistent communication throughout the event lifecycle Oversee key stakeholders, including client leads, production teams, and technology partners Shape the creative and experiential vision of events, including format, flow, and attendee experience Manage budgets, including forecasting, negotiations, and risk identification Lead venue sourcing and vendor strategy across production, AV, catering, and related services Oversee all production elements and on-site execution to ensure a seamless, high-quality experience Develop staffing plans and run-of-show in partnership with production and technology teams Partner with audience teams to meet and exceed attendance goals Client and sponsor leadership Deliver sponsor value across the full lifecycle—from commitment through renewal Translate sponsor goals into integrated, high-quality event experiences aligned with The Atlantic’s editorial standards Lead client communications, including planning meetings, timelines, and program updates Ensure delivery of all contractual elements, including sponsored sessions and activations Establish and uphold best practices for sponsor integrations Communicate and enforce editorial, ethics, and government guidelines Deliver clear, compelling post-event recaps demonstrating impact Team leadership Manage and mentor at least one member of the Events team Contribute to broader team operations, including staffing additional events as needed Identify opportunities to improve workflows, scale operations, and evolve The Atlantic's events offerings What you bring Significant experience producing complex, high-profile events Strong project management and leadership skills across multiple workstreams Experience working cross-functionally with senior stakeholders in a fast-paced environment Excellent communication skills and sound judgment High attention to detail with the ability to think strategically Experience managing budgets and vendors A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with strong ownership Interest in media, journalism, or mission-driven work Salary Minimum: $95,0000; Salary Maximum: $110,000 This position is based in New York City About The Atlantic: The Atlantic has, for more than 160 years, advanced ideas that matter and sparked global conversation on the most important issues of our time. 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