The opportunity
This Events Manager will support the planning and execution of high-touch creator, press, and executive-facing events at OpenAI. Working under the guidance of the Event Management Lead, this person will own critical workstreams across guest experience, front-of-house operations,…
What you'll do
Manage and execute high-touch creator, press, and executive-facing events: from end to end, including workstreams, agency management, registration, guest experience, catering, production logistics, and onsite execution.
Develop and maintain comprehensive project timelines, tracking all: milestones, deliverables, and deadlines to ensure seamless event execution.
Source, negotiate, and coordinate with vendors, including caterers, AV: providers, and creative production teams, ensuring adherence to OpenAI’s standards and compliance requirements.
Oversee attendee registration, check-in processes, and manage event: communications, including pre- and post-event outreach.
Maintain meticulous financial records, closely monitoring budgets, processing: invoices, and reporting on expenditures versus budget targets.
Collaborate closely with and communicate effectively with internal: stakeholders—including design, procurement, and security—to align all event elements with strategic goals and brand guidelines.
What they're looking for
- Implement and manage safety and security protocols, prioritizing attendee: well-being and compliance with health guidelines.
- Collect, analyze, and report event metrics, attendee feedback, and key: learnings to inform future events and measure return on investment.
- Have 7+ years of event production experience, managing end-to-end planning,: onsite execution, and post-event analysis.
- Enjoy pushing creative boundaries and excel at leading the guest: experience–owning front-of-house operations and vendor coordination for high-profile corporate events.
