Dow Jones
About the Role
Dow Jones produces over 150 world‑class live, virtual, and hybrid events annually for The Wall Street Journal, Barron’s Group and Dow Jones brands. These experiences bring our journalism to life by connecting audiences with newsmakers and big ideas through ambitious, creative, and flawlessly executed programs.
We are seeking an Event Manager (Producer) to join our growing team in New York. This role is ideal for someone with at least 5 years of experience in events, production, experiential, and/or hospitality who thrives at the intersection of creativity, brand storytelling and operations.
As an Event Manager (Producer), you will take ownership of planning and execution, delegate tasks to coordinators and serve as the lead on site for small‑to‑medium scale in‑person and virtual events. You will also support large‑scale flagship events by managing specific work streams or components, collaborating closely with senior producers and event leads. The ability to combine detailed operational skills with creative vision, communicate with clarity and confidence, and demonstrate initiative in driving projects forward is paramount.
Work in our midtown Manhattan office three days a week and travel to events up to 25% of the time.
Responsibilities
Lead planning and execution for in‑person and virtual small‑to‑medium scale brand and sponsored events, including dinners, conferences, sponsor activations and receptions.
Request and analyze vendor proposals, BEOs and floor plans; manage timelines, budgets and deliverables.
Direct onsite load‑in and load‑out, ensuring all technical and logistical elements are delivered seamlessly.
Delegate tasks to coordinators with clear expectations, providing coaching and oversight.
Support large‑scale flagship events by owning key work streams or components (e.g., breakout sessions, sponsor activations, creative assets or specific logistics) and collaborating closely with senior producers and event leads.
Work with AV teams, crews and vendors to implement event technology solutions, develop event specification documents and manage venue outreach.
Oversee creative asset production (stage design, signage, printed materials) with sign‑off from senior leadership.
Manage budgets for small‑to‑medium events, keeping documentation current and proactively flagging issues to senior leadership.
Draft contingency plans and anticipate and address operational issues in real time.
Create and distribute cross‑functional team and stakeholder updates.
Guide vendor contract drafting and negotiations with senior leadership input.
Partner with newsroom, programming, sponsorship and marketing teams to deliver events aligned with editorial and commercial priorities.
Communicate expectations clearly, set realistic tasks and deadlines, actively listen and create information banks that others can access and apply.
Implement process improvements and train others on tools and workflows.
Take ownership of your workload while collaborating on broader team goals and demonstrate growing understanding of Dow Jones’ strategy, vision and competitors.
Qualifications
Willingness to work in our NYC (midtown) office three days a week (Tuesday through Thursday) and be flexible to work outside standard hours and travel up to 25% of the time, including occasional international travel.
5+ years of experience in events, experiential, production or hospitality (agency or media background strongly preferred).
Proven ability to lead small‑to‑medium scale events independently while contributing to flagship projects (virtual and hybrid event production experience preferred).
Creative sensibility with a background contributing to design, branding and audience experience.
Experience with Google Workspace, MS Office and event project management tools.
Passion for live journalism, storytelling and delivering ambitious, high‑quality experiences.
Strong organisational, detail‑oriented and proactive problem‑solving skills.
Effective communication skills – able to clearly explain reasoning, set expectations and actively listen.
Experience building relationships and collaborating internally and externally.
Benefits
Comprehensive health care plans
Paid time off
Retirement plans
Comprehensive insurance plans
Lifestyle programs and wellness resources
Education benefits
Family care benefits and caregiving support
Commuter transit program
Subscription discounts
Employee referral program
Equal Opportunity Dow Jones is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Dow Jones is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities.
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We are seeking an Event Manager (Producer) to join our growing team in New York. This role is ideal for someone with at least 5 years of experience in events, production, experiential, and/or hospitality who thrives at the intersection of creativity, brand storytelling and operations.
As an Event Manager (Producer), you will take ownership of planning and execution, delegate tasks to coordinators and serve as the lead on site for small‑to‑medium scale in‑person and virtual events. You will also support large‑scale flagship events by managing specific work streams or components, collaborating closely with senior producers and event leads. The ability to combine detailed operational skills with creative vision, communicate with clarity and confidence, and demonstrate initiative in driving projects forward is paramount.
Work in our midtown Manhattan office three days a week and travel to events up to 25% of the time.
Responsibilities
Lead planning and execution for in‑person and virtual small‑to‑medium scale brand and sponsored events, including dinners, conferences, sponsor activations and receptions.
Request and analyze vendor proposals, BEOs and floor plans; manage timelines, budgets and deliverables.
Direct onsite load‑in and load‑out, ensuring all technical and logistical elements are delivered seamlessly.
Delegate tasks to coordinators with clear expectations, providing coaching and oversight.
Support large‑scale flagship events by owning key work streams or components (e.g., breakout sessions, sponsor activations, creative assets or specific logistics) and collaborating closely with senior producers and event leads.
Work with AV teams, crews and vendors to implement event technology solutions, develop event specification documents and manage venue outreach.
Oversee creative asset production (stage design, signage, printed materials) with sign‑off from senior leadership.
Manage budgets for small‑to‑medium events, keeping documentation current and proactively flagging issues to senior leadership.
Draft contingency plans and anticipate and address operational issues in real time.
Create and distribute cross‑functional team and stakeholder updates.
Guide vendor contract drafting and negotiations with senior leadership input.
Partner with newsroom, programming, sponsorship and marketing teams to deliver events aligned with editorial and commercial priorities.
Communicate expectations clearly, set realistic tasks and deadlines, actively listen and create information banks that others can access and apply.
Implement process improvements and train others on tools and workflows.
Take ownership of your workload while collaborating on broader team goals and demonstrate growing understanding of Dow Jones’ strategy, vision and competitors.
Qualifications
Willingness to work in our NYC (midtown) office three days a week (Tuesday through Thursday) and be flexible to work outside standard hours and travel up to 25% of the time, including occasional international travel.
5+ years of experience in events, experiential, production or hospitality (agency or media background strongly preferred).
Proven ability to lead small‑to‑medium scale events independently while contributing to flagship projects (virtual and hybrid event production experience preferred).
Creative sensibility with a background contributing to design, branding and audience experience.
Experience with Google Workspace, MS Office and event project management tools.
Passion for live journalism, storytelling and delivering ambitious, high‑quality experiences.
Strong organisational, detail‑oriented and proactive problem‑solving skills.
Effective communication skills – able to clearly explain reasoning, set expectations and actively listen.
Experience building relationships and collaborating internally and externally.
Benefits
Comprehensive health care plans
Paid time off
Retirement plans
Comprehensive insurance plans
Lifestyle programs and wellness resources
Education benefits
Family care benefits and caregiving support
Commuter transit program
Subscription discounts
Employee referral program
Equal Opportunity Dow Jones is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Dow Jones is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities.
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