Hiring: Head of Events Company: Substack Location: New York, NY Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 10:45:57 Employment Type: On-site Target Skills & Keywords : Spark About the job Experience: •15+ years in experiential event marketing and production, with at least 10 years in a senior role overseeing global or multi-faceted events functions. You've built and scaled event strategies that delivered measurable business impact. •At least 10 years in a senior role overseeing global or multi-faceted events functions. You've built and scaled event strategies that delivered measurable business impact. Required Skills: •. Develop a comprehensive events vision that advances Substack's brand and business goals across markets. Identify innovative opportunities to enhance our brand, drive cultural conversation, and attract new creators and subscribers. •. Lead teams through the full event lifecycle—from concept and promotion through on-the-ground coordination—ensuring every detail reflects the quality and creativity of the Substack brand. •Empower our Partnerships team to bring market-specific event ideas to life, providing strategic guidance and operational support to ensure strong execution in key territories. •. Work closely with our Sponsorships team to scale sponsored events, building out a revenue model and leading Substack’s presence at industry events. •Manage resources strategically. •Own the global events budget with clear goals, measurement frameworks, and ROI tracking. Build methodologies to demonstrate impact and communicate wins internally. •Build and lead teams. •Coach and develop event producers, domestically and internationally, helping them grow professionally while delivering outstanding results for Substack. Qualifications: •Significant leadership experience. •Strategic vision with operational rigor. •You think big picture while obsessing over details. You're an exceptional communicator and organizer who can translate vision into flawless execution. •Relationship-builder •. You cultivate strong cross-functional partnerships and inspire creative problem-solving. •You have a deep network of premier agencies and vendors across creative, production, and experiential disciplines. Compensation: •$215,000 - $260,000 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!