We’re seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented, and creative Senior Manager Experiential Production to lead the execution of custom events, tentpoles, editorial initiatives, and marketing partnerships. This role requires both hands-on production expertise and strong cross-functional collaboration to deliver impactful, integrated experiences that elevate our brands and client campaigns.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Event Production, Logistics & Execution

• Lead events end-to-end — from scoping, budgeting, and vendor management to on-site execution and post-event wrap.
• Oversee elements including venue selection, catering service, AV, design & fabrication, guest experience, and sponsor activations across a variety of event formats that range in scale, style and brand goals.
• Manage all production logistics, including project timelines, P&L development, budget tracking and reconciliation, vendor management, and day-of execution.
• Partner with marketing and design teams to shape guest list strategy, invitations, and overall attendance goals.

Development, Ideation & Scoping

• Collaborate with Experiential leadership, Creative, Editorial, Sales, and Network Development to translate editorial concepts, brand priorities, and revenue opportunities into high-impact event concepts.
• Support as needed on the creation of sales materials, sponsor packages, and go-to-market integrations for events and franchises.
• Represent production in internal and client-facing meetings, ensuring ideas align with client expectations. budget and production feasibility.
• Research, evaluate and source venues, vendors, and partners to support successful execution in various markets.

Cross-Functional Leadership & Collaboration

• Work closely with stakeholders across sales, editorial, and creative to deliver best-in-class programs.
• Serve as the central liaison with internal teams and external partners to streamline communication, flag risks, and ensure flawless delivery.
• Build and manage strong vendor, freelancer, and production partner relationships to ensure quality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
• Participate in creative development sessions that bridge editorial and commercial objectives.
• Conduct cultural and competitive research to inform event strategy, vendor selection and innovative approaches.

Post-Event Impact

• Lead post-event debriefs, final budget reconciliation, and performance analysis to measure success and shape future improvements.

Additional Responsibilities

• Take on additional projects as assigned, with flexibility to adapt to the evolving needs of the team and business.

WHO YOU ARE

• 3-5 years of proven experience producing large-scale and custom events.
• Proficiency in budget management and vendor negotiations
• Strong communication skills and creative instincts, paired with rigorous attention to detail and operational discipline.
• Comfort balancing editorial and commercial needs while working across departments.
• A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with the ability to stay organized and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Google Suite.
• Familiarity with Vox Media’s brands and editorial voice.

If you think you have what it takes, but don't meet every single point in our job posting, please apply with a cover letter to let us know how you believe you can bring your unique skills to the Vox Media team or get in touch! We would love to have a chat and see if you could be a great addition to our team. We’ve hired chefs who became editors, DJs who became UX designers, and sommeliers who became writers. 

WHERE YOU’LL WORK

This job is located in New York City or Los Angeles.

WHY VOX MEDIA?

WHAT WE OFFER

This is a permanent, full-time position. This job is benefits-eligible. We pride ourselves in providing comprehensive benefits to support all of our employees wherever they are in life. You can find more information about our benefits here.

OUR DEI+ COMMITMENT

Vox Media is committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone can show up as their authentic selves and create their best work. We recognize that great stories, platforms, products and services come from people with all manner of backgrounds and experiences. We recognize that our commitments require ongoing work and sustained attention, as well as adaptation to new insights and best practices. We keep our diversity data public for the sake of accountability, transparency and communication. Learn more about our values here, and our approach to corporate citizenship here. 

Vox Media is an Equal Opportunity Employer and qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, national origin, protected veteran status, age, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state, or local law. Vox Media will also consider all qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with applicable Fair Chance laws. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations as part of the application process to candidates with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact our People & Culture team ([email protected]).

WHAT COMES NEXT

Our recruiting team will go through applications in a timely manner. Please note that our recruiting team will only contact you from @voxmedia.com email addresses, never via text message. Read more about how our recruiting team operates, and how to protect yourself from recruitment fraud, here.