Responsibilities

• Own and execute the end-to-end audience development strategy across a portfolio of events, ensuring delivery of high-quality, senior-level attendees aligned with event goals
• Identify, engage, and secure C-suite executives, business decision-makers, and industry influencers for invitation-only and paid events.
• Leverage existing networks and develop new relationships to build a consistent pipeline of high-value attendees.
• Design and optimize multi-channel outreach strategies to maximize conversion and attendance.
• Partner closely with editorial, programming, sales, and marketing teams to align audience targets with content, sponsors, and business objectives.
• Track, analyze, and report on audience acquisition performance, continuously optimizing based on data and insights.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in audience development, event marketing or delegate sales.
• Proven track record of securing high-level attendees (C-suite, business decision makers, thought leaders, etc.) for premium or invite-only events.
• Strong existing network of senior-level contacts and/or demonstrated ability to build one quickly.
• Proficiency with digital tools and project management systems; experience with event management platforms and content management systems (CMS) preferred, along with strong Excel skills for data analysis and audience tracking
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills, with a high-touch, professional approach.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through careers.versantmedia.com to be considered.
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.

Preferred

• Deep understanding of what motivates senior executives to attend events and how to position value effectively.
• Commercial mindset with awareness of how audience composition impacts sponsorship and revenue.
• Collaborative approach with experience working cross-functionally across content, sales, and production teams.
• Passion for media, business news, and live events.

Benefits

• Sweat it out – Free onsite fitness center with state-of-the-art equipment, plus daily group classes
• Eat up – Gourmet cafeteria with daily specials plus soup and salad bars
• Extras – Dry cleaning, shoe shining and sneak peeks
• Don’t have a car? No problem! We offer free shuttle transportation to and from multiple locations in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Hoboken and Jersey City