CBS News and Stations · 20 hours ago
Event Manager, The Free Press
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$85K/yr - $105K/yr
5+ years expCBS News and Stations is a rapidly growing global media organization known for its investigative reporting and commentary. They are seeking a detail-oriented Events Manager to design and deliver engaging experiences for their subscribers, overseeing all aspects of event logistics and vendor management.
Entertainment
Responsibilities
Plan and execute events from start to finish, from venue and A/V to travel, seating, and run-of-show
Build and maintain solid vendor and venue relationships so The Free Press has a reliable bench for the future
Design thoughtful experiences for VIPs and sponsors—perks, signage, custom touches—while ensuring the event shines for every guest
Keep contact lists, vendor info, and event records organized and up to date in our CRM
Manage budgets, track expenses, and negotiate contracts
Produce post-event recap decks with photos, data, and lessons learned to improve programming and support sponsorships
Make real-time decisions on-site when plans change, keeping events running smoothly
Collaborate closely with editorial, partnerships, and marketing teams to ensure alignment and impact
Qualification
Required
5+ years of event or project management experience (media, culture, or nonprofit preferred)
Willingness to travel (10–20%)
Availability for evening and weekend work during events
Demonstrated ability to run events end-to-end, from intimate salons to 1,000+ person gatherings
Preferred
Skilled in project management tools (Asana, Airtable, or similar)
Comfortable with ticketing platforms and CRM systems
Strong negotiation skills and vendor management experience
Financial literacy: ability to manage budgets and weigh trade-offs
You thrive in startup culture: fast-moving, resourceful, and unafraid of hard work
You're mission-driven: ideally already a Free Presser, or deeply aligned with our values
You love systems and organization—keeping lists, updating CRMs, building processes—but you also know when to pivot
You're cool under pressure and at ease in live-event unpredictability
You believe every detail matters—from the name card fonts to the guest experience
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
401(k) plan
Life insurance coverage
Disability benefits
Tuition assistance program
PTO
Company
CBS News and Stations
CBS News and Stations, brings together the power of CBS News, 28 owned television stations in 17 major U.S.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Tim Bennett
Vice President, Partnerships
Brad Holmes
Director, Strategic Partnerships
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