Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end planning and execution of Horizon-owned events, third-party industry conferences, executive experiences and client-facing activations.
• Develop integrated project plans, timelines, budgets and production schedules across multiple concurrent initiatives.
• Oversee venue selection, registration, travel logistics, speaker management, run-of-show development, production schedules and onsite execution.
• Manage relationships with venues, production partners, agencies and vendors to ensure successful delivery against scope, budget and timelines.
• Anticipate operational risks and proactively implement solutions to ensure seamless execution.
• Serve as the primary operational lead for high-profile agency initiatives including industry tentpole events and executive engagement programs.
• Lead execution of sponsorship benefits and partner activation plans across Horizon's Trade Marketing portfolio.
• Coordinate partner communications, asset development, promotional timelines and co-marketing deliverables.
• Ensure contractual obligations and activation milestones are executed with excellence while cultivating strong external relationships.
• Collaborate with internal marketing, communications, creative and business teams to maximize the impact of each activation.

Requirements

• 5–7+ years of experience in event marketing, experiential marketing, integrated marketing, partnership marketing or project management within an agency, media, marketing or technology environment.
• Demonstrated success leading complex, high-visibility events involving executive stakeholders and external partners.
• Exceptional project management skills with the ability to balance multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
• Experience managing budgets, vendor relationships, contracts and production timelines.
• Strong communication, collaboration and relationship-building skills across all levels of an organization.
• Highly organized, resourceful and solutions-oriented with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• AI literate with an appetite to implement emerging tools and technologies that enhance efficiency and team workflows. Demonstrated curiosity and initiative in applying AI driven insights, communications technology, and modern best practices.
• Experience using project management tools like Monday.com and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to travel domestically in support of industry events. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required based on event schedules.

Benefits

• Horizon provides a discretionary bonus and a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, company paid holidays and unlimited paid time off (PTO), mental health and wellness resources, pet insurance, childcare resources, identity theft insurance, fertility assistance programs, and fitness reimbursement.