[Hiring] Event Marketing Manager @LaunchDarkly

Role Description

We’re seeking a highly organized event marketer to support the planning and delivery of high-impact programs, including tradeshows, roadshows, and flagship experiences. This role is centered on strong execution, attention to detail, and operational excellence. The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced environments, can manage multiple priorities, and partners effectively with cross-functional teams to deliver seamless events.

• Execute logistics for tradeshows, roadshows, and internal events in alignment with established plans and objectives
• Develop and maintain run-of-show documents, ensuring accuracy and alignment with stakeholder inputs
• Coordinate event operations including venue logistics, BEO requirements, AV setup, and shipping timelines
• Partner with Sales, Field Marketing, and Product Marketing to support event goals, staffing coordination, and on-site activities
• Manage day-to-day communication with vendors (agencies, production, venues, freight, staffing) to ensure timely delivery of services
• Track event timelines and deliverables, escalating risks or issues as needed to ensure successful execution
• Support budget tracking and expense reconciliation, ensuring adherence to approved budgets
• Assist in the documentation and maintenance of event playbooks, templates, and standard operating procedures
• Provide on-site event support to ensure smooth execution and resolve operational issues as they arise

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in event marketing, field marketing, or event operations with a strong focus on logistics execution
• Proven experience managing tradeshows, roadshows, and large-scale events with complex operational requirements
• Expertise in run-of-show (RKO) planning and on-site event execution
• Experience managing large budgets, vendors, and multi-event programs simultaneously
• Strong project management skills with exceptional attention to detail and problem-solving ability
• Familiarity with tools such as Salesforce, Asana, CVENT, Slack, and Google Workspace
• Willingness to travel ~25% for on-site event execution

Requirements

• Target pay ranges based on Geographic Zones for Level 3:
• Zone 1: San Francisco/Bay Area or NYC Metropolitan Area, Boston, Seattle - $97,000 - $133,000
• Zone 2: Irvine, LA, Monterey, Santa Barbara, Santa Rosa, Austin, Portland, Philadelphia, Chicago - $87,000 - $120,000
• Zone 3: All other US locations - $82,000 - $113,000
• Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location
• Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), health, vision, and dental insurance, and mental health benefits in addition to salary

Company Description

Modern software delivery was supposed to be the foundation for a thriving digital business but reality has proven otherwise. Slow, inefficient development cycles, costly outages, and fragmented customer experiences are preventing developers from building their best software. The LaunchDarkly platform helps developers innovate on new features faster while protecting them with a safety valve to instantly rewind when things go wrong. Developers can target product experiences to any customer segment and maximize the business impact of every feature. And by gradually rolling out new application components, they escape nightmare "big-bang" technology migrations.

• Improving the velocity and stability of software releases, without the fear of end customer outages
• Delivering targeted experiences by easily personalizing features to customer cohorts
• Maximizing the business impact of every feature through the ability to experiment and optimize
• Coordinating the release and optimization of software to provide consistent experiences across mobile platforms and device types
• Improving the effectiveness and productivity of engineering teams, by providing insights into engineering cadence and stability