Director, Event Programming

Condé Nast

New York, NY, US
Base: $113,000 - $135,000; bonus/equity: discretio...
5-8 years event programming experience
Speaker and talent strategy execution
Run-of-show architecture development
The Director of Event Programming is a senior leader responsible for shaping the content strategy and talent lineup for Condé Nast's flagship events like The New Yorker Festival

Job Summary

  • The Director of Event Programming is a senior leader responsible for shaping the content strategy and talent lineup for Condé Nast's flagship events like The New Yorker Festival.
  • This role requires close partnership with Editorial, Events, and Marketing to ensure programs are culturally relevant, operationally sound, and aligned with business goals.
  • Candidates must have 5–8 years of experience owning speaker strategies for high-profile events and possess strong production fluency to work efficiently with lean teams.

Matching Summary

The Director of Event Programming is a senior leader responsible for shaping the content strategy and talent lineup for Condé Nast's flagship events like The New Yorker Festival.

Salary

Base: $113,000 - $135,000; Bonus/Equity: Discretionary bonus compensation eligible; Benefits: Generous employee benefits package included

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 5-8 years event programming experience
  • Speaker and talent strategy execution
  • Run-of-show architecture development
  • Cross-functional collaboration with editorial
  • Production fluency for lean teams

Nice-to-have

  • Strong editorial instincts and cultural relevance
  • Calm under pressure and detail-driven
  • Experience with Airtable and Google Workspace
  • Ability to balance creativity and operational rigor
  • Deep network of agents and publicists

Key Requirements

  • 5-8 years experience in event programming or live content
  • Proven track record owning speaker/talent strategy
  • Strong editorial instincts balancing creativity and operations

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