Associate Manager, Experiential

New York City, NY (On-site)

$70K/yr – $80K/yrMid Level1+ years expFull time

Posted 2 days ago

Job Summary

Own the end-to-end coordination of experiential activations, from vendor outreach and logistics to post-event recap, while collaborating with Creative, Sales, Editorial, and Trends & Insights to align with brand strategy.

  • Lead on-site support and material prep
  • Coordinate cross-functional planning and post-event documentation

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Experiential Support
  • - Assist with the coordination and on-site execution of experiential activations, from intimate brand moments to large-scale tentpoles.
  • - Support vendor outreach, scheduling, and logistics coordination under the guidance of senior team members.
  • - Help track budgets, organize invoices, and maintain accurate expense documentation.
  • - Contribute ideas during brainstorms and ideation sessions for experiential concepts, RFPs, and brand pitches.
  • - Help build pitch decks, mood boards, recaps, and event materials using Canva, Keynote, or PowerPoint.
  • - Coordinate with internal teams (Creative, Sales, Editorial, Trends & Insights) to gather materials and ensure alignment with brand strategy.
  • Administrative & Operational Support
  • - Maintain department files, project trackers, and event timelines.
  • - Take notes during meetings, track follow-ups, and help keep the team organized day-to-day.

Requirements

  • 1–3 years of experience (including internships) in experiential marketing, brand activations, events, or a related creative field.
  • Highly organized with strong attention to detail and a willingness to learn.
  • Strong written communication and an eye for visual storytelling.
  • Comfortable in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.
  • Proficiency in Canva, Keynote, PowerPoint, and MS Office; familiarity with project management tools (e.g., Monday.com) a plus.
  • Willingness to travel and work occasional nights/weekends for event execution.
  • A proactive, positive, and coachable attitude — eager to roll up their sleeves and grow with the team.

Preferred

  • Familiarity with project management tools (e.g., Monday.com) a plus.
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BDG

BDG is one of today’s leading global media companies with a portfolio of distinct digital and experiential brands that are shaping culture through its authentic and trusted storytelling. Audiences turn to our brands – Bustle, Elite Daily, The Zoe Report, NYLON, Inverse, Mic, W, Romper, Scary Mommy, Fatherly, and The Dad – to hear from a set of diverse voices around the interests engaging the next generation. Founded in 2013, the Company reaches over 223 million readers and social fans and serves hundreds of the world's largest advertisers. BDG has global offices in New York, Los Angeles, Miami, London, and Paris.

Founded in 2013
New York, New York, USA
876 employees (291 in marketing)

Salaries

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$70K/yr – $80K/yr

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Associate Manager, Experiential

BDG · New York City, NY · On-site