Associate Director, Events

Job description

Building on the 169-year legacy of The Atlantic , and centered on lively, consequential discussion of contemporary issues, The Atlantic ’s events team brings the unparalleled journalism of The Atlantic to life through singular event experiences, virtually and in person. Our event portfolio includes multi-day flagship events, topical summits on a range of issues from education to criminal justice, custom programs, and on-the-record roundtable discussions with leading thinkers and changemakers. We’re hiring an Associate Director, Events to lead this work. This is a senior, high-ownership role for someone who can drive complex execution, lead cross-functional teams, and operate confidently with senior stakeholders and clients. You’ll play a central role in shaping how The Atlantic shows up in the world. This role reports to the Managing Editor of Events What you’ll do: Lead end-to-end execution across The Atlantic’s event portfolio—from small, high-touch convenings to large-scale flagship programs Own cross-functional coordination across editorial, design, marketing, audience, sales, and leadership Drive timelines, decision-making, and accountability across internal teams and external...