[Hiring] Event Manager @Muck Rack

Role Description

Muck Rack is seeking an experienced Event Manager to support the planning and execution of the Generative Pulse Summit 2026. This role will provide critical administrative and production support to ensure a seamless and successful Summit including event production, speaker management, and onsite showrunning and room management. This contractor will work closely with the Sr. Manager of Events & Partnerships and cross-functional teams to manage logistics, communications, and on-site execution.

What you’ll do:

• Project Management
  • Manage and update tasks in project management platform, ensuring timelines and deliverables stay on track
  • Maintain accurate documentation across all event workstreams
• Registration & Data Management
  • Support registration tracking and reporting
• Speaker Coordination
  • Provide administrative support for speaker communications
  • Assist with outreach, scheduling, and collection of speaker releases
• Run of Show (RoS) Management
  • Maintain and update the master run of show with all relevant event details
  • Ensure alignment across stakeholders on timing and programming
• Budget Tracking
  • Keep the event budget document up to date
  • Track expenses and flag variances as needed
• Website Coordination
  • Compile and communicate daily website updates to Engineering
  • Ensure event information is accurate and current
• Vendor & Venue Coordination
  • Liaise with venue and external vendors to support logistics and execution
  • Assist with contract deliverables and day-to-day coordination
• Event Production
  • Support logistics planning
  • Support design and decor production
  • Support A/V production
  • Support registration setup and administration
• On-Site Execution
  • Oversee room management and session logistics
  • Manage the main session room run of show and coordinate A/V execution

Qualifications

• 3+ years of event coordination or event management experience in conferences or corporate events
• Strong organizational and project management skills with attention to detail
• Experience with tools such as Asana, Salesforce, and event registration platforms
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Experience supporting live, in-person event execution, including A/V coordination

Requirements

• Salary: In the US, the hourly rate for this role is $32/hour, with an average of 20 hours per week, plus 12 hours onsite at the event.

Benefits

• Remote Work, Forever
  • Fully distributed team with a permanent remote setup
  • Home office stipend, phone and internet reimbursement, coworking membership
  • Virtual and in-person team bonding (lunches, events, competitions)
• Transparent & Fair Compensation
  • Competitive geo-neutral pay in the U.S.
  • Annual reviews to ensure equity and market alignment
  • Standardized bonus or commission structure
  • 401(k) with employer contributions
  • Equity opportunities
• Health & Wellness
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance for employees and dependents
  • 100% premium coverage for individuals on high-deductible plans
  • 24/7 Virtual Care and Employee Assistance Program
  • Employer-funded HSA contributions and other pre-tax benefits
  • Quarterly wellness stipend and free Headspace subscription
• Time Off & Family Benefits
  • 4+ weeks of PTO, plus paid sick and mental health days
  • 13 paid holidays with the option to swap for personal days
  • Up to 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave
• Learning and Development
  • Transparent pathways for internal mobility and promotion
  • Bi-annual performance reviews, team workshops, and leadership training
  • Unlimited access to Coursera and O’Reilly
  • 2 additional PTO days annually for learning and development
• Inclusive, Customer-First Culture
  • Commitment to equity and valuing diverse perspectives
  • Agile, founder-led company focused on collaboration and innovation
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