Substack
Head of Events
$215K–$260K
New York · Hybrid · Director · Full-time · Posted Sep 10, 2026
- Experience
- 15+ years in experiential event marketing and production; at least 10 years in a senior role overseeing global or multifaceted events functions.
About the job
Leads Substack’s events strategy and team, creating and scaling brand, creator, sponsored, and industry events that support business goals and cultural impact.
What you'll do
- Develop and execute the events strategy and manage the full event lifecycle across markets.
- Own the global events budget, measurement, and ROI tracking; scale sponsored events and Substack’s industry-event presence.
- Build and coach event teams, and partner with internal teams, agencies, vendors, and Partnerships.
What they ask for
- 15+ years in experiential event marketing and production, including at least 10 years in a senior role overseeing global or multifaceted event functions.
- Record of building and scaling event strategies with measurable business impact.
- Deep network of agencies and vendors in creative, production, and experiential disciplines.
- Available for global travel to oversee on-site execution when needed.
Pay
$215,000-$260,000 USD base salary
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