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Head of Community and Events

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The Free Press is one of the world’s fastest-growing media companies, with over 1 million subscribers and over 140,000 paying customers. Our growing community is passionate about what we do, and many of them consider TFP their “new home” for both understanding the world and meeting others who share their open-mindedness. Connecting this group of people is an essential business objective, and we are rapidly expanding our offerings of unique, memorable experiences that embody our ethos and deepen our special bonds. We are looking for an experienced, passionate community and events leader to grow our experiential business, including our flagship live debate series, salons, a first of its kind ideas festival, as well as unique community-oriented digital and live experiences that activate our passionate audience. This person will be responsible for all community initiatives as well as full event life-cycle from strategy and vision to execution. This person will work closely with others across the company to bring the singular TFP community to life.

Responsibilities

Community engagement: Design and implement creative strategies for lighter-touch community building, to supplement in-person experiences; including premium subscriber benefits
Event strategy and design: Develop a timeline and concepts for unique live experiences, with a variety of formats for different events from small gatherings to 1,000+ attendee events, including subscriber-led meetups in which TFP is not directly involved
Financial smarts: Setting, allocating, and managing budget for the full-year experiential strategy
Sponsorship excellence: You know how to build and service deep relationships with major sponsors who are willing to commit early to TFP event concepts. Work with our sales team and agency partners to source and execute other sponsorship opportunities
Audience management: Have judgment to manage and gather the right group of subscribers to each event, with an eye to making each experience special and indicative of the unique bond between TFP and its subscribers
Event staffing: Hiring project-based events team members and managing agency partners, vendors, and additional staffing needed to execute events
Creativity and flexibility: Be comfortable with events that are added as news changes, and be open to concepts and approaches that challenge the status quo and sameness of today’s marketplace

Qualifications

5+ years of experience in consumer brand or editorial brand community and/or events , plus:
You are passionate about TFP and bringing our community together
You’re a doer and a pragmatist, but hyper-focused on details
You’re enthusiastic and adaptable, with a proactive and creative approach to problem-solving
You embrace the scrappy start-up environment and have a willingness to jump in wherever needed to help the team succeed
You are committed to TFP values which include independent-minded journalistic ethics and always telling our subscribers the truth about what we do and how we do it
You have impeccable taste and care just as much about small details (tablecloths!) as you do about the big picture (building the enterprise value of The Free Press)!
You like to travel

$115,000 - $155,000 a year

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What You Should Know About Head of Community and Events, FP

As the Head of Community and Events at The Free Press, based in the vibrant city of New York, you'll have an incredible opportunity to lead a passionate effort in connecting our thriving community of over 1 million subscribers. At The Free Press, we are more than just a media company; we are a movement that champions diverse ideas and open-mindedness. This role is perfect for those who thrive in a fast-paced, creative environment, where you'll design unique community experiences, oversee our flagship live debate series, and orchestrate an innovative ideas festival. Your role will encompass every step of event planning—from strategy to execution—ensuring that each gathering reflects the values and ethos of The Free Press. You will build and sustain relationships with major sponsors, manage budgets effectively, and engage with our enthusiastic audience to craft memorable experiences. If you are a detailed-oriented, passionate leader who loves community engagement and is excited about creating events that resonate deeply with people, your journey starts here. Join us in making The Free Press a home for our subscribers, where they can connect, converse, and cultivate meaningful connections through our engaging experiences.

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What responsibilities does the Head of Community and Events at The Free Press have?

As the Head of Community and Events at The Free Press, you will be responsible for driving community engagement initiatives, creating dynamic events, and overseeing the entire life cycle of each gathering. This includes everything from developing creative event concepts to managing relationships with sponsors and budgeting for experiences. You’ll ensure that both physical and digital events embody our core values and foster connections among our diverse subscriber base.