Event Marketing Lead

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end planning and execution of Reddit-owned and industry events, including strategy development, project management, production oversight, agency management, communications, onsite execution, and post-event reporting
• Support major tentpole events and key industry moments, including initiatives such as Cannes Lions and Shoptalk
• Build strong, trusted relationships with senior leadership and cross-functional partners across Sales, Marketing, Communications, Product, Finance, and Accounting. Exude confidence and clarity while communicating directly with these stakeholders.
• Stay current on Reddit narratives and industry landscape to ensure all event experiences authentically reflect Reddit’s business priorities, messaging, and company values
• Manage event budgets, forecasting, vendor negotiations, and contract execution in partnership with Finance and Accounting teams
• Oversee timelines, workflows, and stakeholder communications across multiple concurrent projects
• Travel as needed for site visits, onsite event management, and team collaboration

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in Event Marketing, Experiential Marketing, and/or Industry Marketing. Experiential agency experience is a plus.
• Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously with exceptional organization, reliability, and attention to detail
• Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset and ability to bring clarity to ambiguity
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a collaborative approach to stakeholder management
• Experience contributing to creative development and providing thoughtful, actionable feedback to internal teams, agencies and partners
• Expertise in event operations and marketing tools, including project management platforms, RSVP systems, and meeting management technology. Experience with Jiffle and Spla