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BDG

Manager, Experiential

BDG, New York, New York, us, 10261

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BDG’s award‑winning Experiential division is one of the fastest‑growing teams in the industry—responsible for producing world‑class brand experiences at some of the most iconic cultural moments of the year, including Coachella, Stagecoach, Art Basel, Montauk Summer, and Aspen Winter.

We’re seeking a Manager, Experiential—a hard‑working, creative, and strategic thinker eager to dive into the world of experiential marketing. This role is ideal for someone with 3–5 years of experience who wants to hone their skills in experiential production from conception through execution. You’ll have the opportunity to support the development and delivery of best‑in‑class branded experiences, working alongside industry leaders while also providing high‑level administrative support to the EVP, Experiential.

Base pay range $75,000.00/yr – $85,000.00/yr

Experiential Support

Support the planning and execution of experiential activations, from intimate brand moments to large‑scale tentpoles across national and international markets

Assist with vendor sourcing, contracting, timelines, production schedules, and on‑site event execution

Support budget management, including tracking spend, submitting invoices, and reconciling expenses

Contribute to brainstorms and ideation for experiential concepts, RFPs, and proactive brand pitches

Help build visually engaging pitch decks, mood boards, recaps, and event materials using Canva, Keynote, or PowerPoint

Collaborate with internal teams (Creative, Sales, Editorial, Trends & Insights) to ensure alignment with brand strategy and audience insights

Support events team on day‑to‑day tasks, including RFP work, scoping, venue/vendor research, moodboarding, event execution, and more

Administrative & Operational Support

Manage calendars, travel arrangements, and expense submissions for the EVP, Experiential

Support on larger t&e assignments for teams when necessary (room blocks, travel for tentpole events)

Assist with meeting prep, note‑taking, follow‑ups, and general administrative organization for the experiential team

Maintain department files, project trackers, and team schedules across ongoing events and initiatives

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

Partner with vendors, venues, and internal stakeholders to ensure flawless project execution

Contribute to research, trend tracking, and competitor analysis to inspire new ideas and elevate BDG’s experiential footprint

Lead vendor and venue outreach and support team leads on event‑specific research needs

Support post‑event recaps, performance tracking, and documentation of best practices

Qualifications

3 years of experience in experiential marketing, brand activations, events, or related creative fields

Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and follow‑through

Creative thinker with strong writing and visual storytelling skills

Excellent communication, collaboration, and time management abilities

Comfort working in a fast‑paced environment with multiple simultaneous projects

Proficiency in Canva, Keynote, PowerPoint, MS Office, and project management tools (e.g., Monday.com) are a plus

Willingness to travel and work occasional nights/weekends for event execution

Proactive, positive, and adaptable attitude—someone who thrives on rolling up their sleeves and getting it done

BDG Media Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against based on age, race, gender, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other protected category.

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