ABOUT THE TEAM AND ROLE

theSkimm marketing team is a small group of fast-moving, data-driven and creative thinkers who nurture and grow theSkimm brand and community, while driving audience growth and engagement across all platforms. The Senior Associate of Brand & Events is focused on elevating our brand and fueling growth through brand campaigns, as well as both brand owned & sponsored events.

The Senior Associate, Brand & Events will report to the Senior Manager of Brand & Events. In 2021, we’re gearing up to continue making an impact for millenial women and enabling them to live their smartest lives. We need a partner who will be responsible for supporting the development and implementation across campaigns, events, mission moments, and strategic initiatives.  The ideal candidate will be equal parts strategic and creative, have industry intel and enthusiasm, be proactive and meticulously organized, and be willing to roll up their sleeves to get things done. We’re on track to hold virtual events this year, and look forward to getting back into live events when possible. 

The Senior Associate will serve as a collaborator and partner to the Marketing team, as well as teams across theSkimm including Communications, Content, Sales, Business Development, Design, Strategy, Data, Product and more. 

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Organize and aid in executing campaigns, brand moments, virtual, hybrid, and/or in-person summits, workshops, courses, and meetings
• Research and evaluate new event opportunities based on theSkimm’s business objectives and marketing goals
• Participate in brainstorm and development of concepts for best-in-class experiences and campaigns 
• Partner across the marketing, brand, social, and community teams to project manage campaign and event execution on behalf of the marketing team 
• Craft strategic messaging, value propositions and collaborate on event assets based on target audience and business goals marrying thoughtful insights and event or campaign intent
• Serve as production lead with all vendors including platform, video, venue, catering, internal creative team, décor, fabricators, audio, lighting, photographer, and staffing
• Conduct all site visits and key client meetings
• Work with our internal talent, PR and social teams in securing talent and fulfilling riders if needed
• Be responsible for creating and maintaining key campaign and event documents including budget, run of show, work back schedule, contact list
• Be the on-site production lead for both virtual and live events
• Oversee/contribute to budget management

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• 3+ years of experience of high volume, fast-paced marketing and events experience (virtual experience a plus!)
• Client/relationship experience
• A strong eye for design and creative vision
• Proficiency in Powerpoint, Keynote, Excel, Google Suite (Indesign and photoshop a plus)
• Experience working with attendee invite management systems & virtual event platforms: Eventbrite, Splash, Zoom, Vimeo, YouTube, etc.
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Positive attitude and ability to thrive in high-pressure environment
• Desire to work hard, learn new skills and grow professionally
• Ability to travel up to 20% of the time
• Willingness to work flexible hours as needed 

WHAT WE OFFER

• Comprehensive insurance plans, commuter benefits and 401(k) starting on your first day
• Competitive salary & equity packages
• Flexible vacation policy and generous holiday observances
• One Medical Membership
• Gym membership reimbursement
• Complimentary access to theSkimm’s growing suite of membership products 
• The opportunity to be part of a values-driven, hardworking and diverse group of people building a membership company that makes it easier to live smarter

ABOUT THESKIMM

theSkimm is a mission-driven digital media company giving millennial women the information they need to live their smartest lives. Since launching in 2012, theSkimm has become a trusted source for a community of millions of Skimm’rs by seamlessly integrating into their existing routines, fundamentally changing the way its audience consumes news and makes decisions. theSkimm's flagship product, the Daily Skimm, remains the fastest-growing newsletter on the market, and the company continues to innovate, finding new ways to Skimm everything from finance and careers to voting, wellness and downtime. theSkimm’s product suite has expanded to include two top-rated podcasts, “Skimm This'' and “Skimm’d From the Couch,” theSkimm mobile app, Skimm Money and Press Pause newsletters, a new virtual course series called SkimmU, and Skimm Studios for innovative in-house video and audio content. theSkimm’s first book, How to Skimm Your Life, was released in June 2019 and debuted at #1 on The New York Times Best Seller list. 

And we’re not done. By continuing to grow the breadth of theSkimm offerings in the life’s necessity categories and expanding our products across events, commerce, customized content and audio, theSkimm ecosystem will become the go-to resource for this generation -- and the ones that follow --  in the most critical areas of their lives. 

This is a full-time role based in New York, NY.