About the Role
You will be the first hire responsible for designing and executing all event initiatives, from intimate gatherings to large-scale conferences, with the goal of growing and nurturing a passionate user community.
Responsibilities
- Establish the vision and strategy for all live and virtual events
- Plan and produce flagship events that align with company mission
- Develop event formats that foster deep audience engagement
- Manage end-to-end logistics for in-person and digital experiences
- Collaborate with marketing to amplify event reach and impact
- Build relationships with venues, vendors, and production partners
- Track attendance, feedback, and engagement metrics
- Create budgets and manage spending for each event series
- Recruit and lead event-specific support staff or contractors
- Ensure brand consistency across all event touchpoints
- Design on-site experiences that reflect product values
- Coordinate travel and accommodations for speakers and team members
- Develop post-event follow-up processes
- Gather insights from attendees to inform future programming
- Represent the company at external events and industry forums
- Train team members on event protocols and guest interactions
- Integrate accessibility standards into event planning
- Maintain an event calendar aligned with product milestones
- Secure speaking opportunities for company representatives
- Evaluate emerging event technologies and platforms
- Support community growth through localized meetups
- Document event playbooks for future scaling
- Troubleshoot issues during live event execution
- Ensure compliance with local regulations and safety protocols
- Foster inclusive environments at all gatherings
Nice to Have
- Background in community building or audience development
- Experience with conference speaking or curation
- Familiarity with audio or podcasting platforms
- Previous role in a founding or leadership capacity
- Track record of growing event attendance over time
- Experience managing event vendors across regions
- Knowledge of sustainability practices in event planning
Compensation
Competitive salary and equity package
Work Arrangement
Hybrid with flexibility based on role needs
Team
Early-stage team building a new platform for audio-based interaction
Why This Role Matters
This position sits at the intersection of product, community, and storytelling. The events you create will directly influence how people experience the platform and connect with one another.
What You’ll Build
You’ll design the blueprint for all future events—defining formats, standards, and measurement frameworks that will scale as the company grows.
Growth Opportunity
As the first events hire, you will shape the culture and direction of a growing function and have direct input into long-term strategy.
Available for qualified candidates
