Event Marketer

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute Kickstarter's portfolio of brand, creator, category, industry, and community events
• Translate strategic and creative concepts into clear event plans, production timelines, and budgets
• Collaborate with Brand, Communications, and Growth teams to define event audience and success measures
• Own end-to-end event operations including venues, vendors, staffing, and onsite execution
• Source, negotiate with, and manage agencies, fabricators, and production teams
• Manage event budgets with discipline and creativity to maximize impact
• Partner with Marketing to extend event impact through content and social amplification

Requirements

• Experience producing brand, cultural, or experiential events from concept through completion
• Strong creative instinct and ability to execute physical or virtual experiences
• Exceptional project management and budget-management skills
• Established relationships with high-quality vendors and production partners
• Strong negotiation skills and resourceful approach to budgeting
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Enthusiasm for Kickstarter's mission and creative communities

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid health plan offerings
• 4-day workweek
• 16 paid vacation days, 10 sick days, and company-wide winter break
• 18 weeks of parental leave for primary caregivers
• $3,000 annual Remote Working & Wellness Stipend
• $500 annual Role Development Stipend
• 401k with 3% safe harbor contribution

About the Company

Kickstarter is the leading crowdfunding platform for creative projects across film, games, music, art, design, and technology. Since 2009, our mission has been to help bring creative projects to life through the power of community.