Director, Event Programming

Condé Nast

New York, NY, US
Base: $113,000 - $135,000; bonus/equity: discretio...
5-8 years event programming experience
Talent strategy and relationship management
Editorial instincts and brand voice translation
The Director of Event Programming is a senior leader responsible for shaping the programming and talent strategy across Condé Nast's flagship events like The New Yorker Festival and WIRED's The Big Interview

Job Summary

  • The Director of Event Programming is a senior leader responsible for shaping the programming and talent strategy across Condé Nast's flagship events like The New Yorker Festival and WIRED's The Big Interview.
  • This role requires balancing editorial integrity with business goals while managing end-to-end talent booking, from outreach and negotiations to on-site execution.
  • Candidates must possess strong production fluency to design executable programs within tight timelines and budgets while collaborating with Editorial, Events, and Revenue teams.

Matching Summary

The Director of Event Programming is a senior leader responsible for shaping the programming and talent strategy across Condé Nast's flagship events like The New Yorker Festival and WIRED's The Big Interview.

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
  • Talent strategy and relationship management
  • Editorial instincts and brand voice translation
  • Production fluency for lean teams
  • Cross-functional collaboration skills

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with high-profile tentpole events
  • Familiarity with Airtable and Google Workspace
  • Ability to work calmly under pressure
  • Strong organizational and detail-driven approach

Key Requirements

  • 5–8 years experience in event programming or live content
  • Proven track record owning speaker/talent strategy for high-profile events
  • Strong editorial instincts with operational rigor

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