DC, Events Manager

Position: City Cast DC, Events Manager City Cast is hiring an Events Manager to build and run City Cast DC’s live events program. We’re DC’s fastest-growing local news operation, with a daily podcast, web articles, email newsletters, and social media content. Now we want to bring our audience together in person. We need a creative, well-organized, well-connected person who knows what’s happening in DC, knows what it takes to plan and execute a great event, and can help turn those events into audience growth and member loyalty.You’ll report to the City Cast DC General Manager and work closely with our editorial team, our national marketing and membership teams, and City Cast’s product and operations teams. This is a high-impact, high-autonomy role. You’ll shape how DC experiences City Cast in person, from free public events that introduce new people to our brand to subscriber-only gatherings that make membership worth it.Application Due: November 10, 2026Key ResponsibilitiesOwn City Cast DC’s events programDevelop the local events strategy, calendar, and budget with the GM and the national marketing teamPlan and run a regular cadence of events across DC, including public events that grow our audience and subscriber events that reward our most loyal supportersHandle events from concept to wrap-up: venues, vendors, ticketing and registration, staffing, run-of-show, and day-of executionManage contractors and vendors for larger eventsPartnerships and sponsor shipsBuild and execute event partnerships and sponsor ships with DMV venues, organizations, and like-minded brandsWork with the GM and national team to secure sponsor support and deliver on sponsor commitmentsPromotion and communityWork with the marketing, editorial, and audience teams to promote events across our podcast, newsletter, website, and social channelsHelp create editorial-adjacent programming, such as live podcast tapings, panels, and neighborhood meetups, with our hosts and reportersHelp execute local PR opportunities around events, including pitching and following up on coverageBe a cultural barometer for the brand: know what matters to DC audiences, who’s shaping local culture, and where our audience spends time, and use that to shape what we programInsights and measurementTrack and report on attendance, revenue, sponsorship, audience growth, and subscription impact for each event, and use the results to refine the planShare local insights, cultural dynamics, city trends, and new ideas with City Cast’s marketing and membership teams to inform our work nationallyWhat You BringA builder who is comfortable being both strategic and hands-on. You can set the plan and also run the room, work the door, and fix the problem3-5 years of experience planning and running events, ideally in media, publishing, arts and culture, or community-focused organizationsExperience producing events of different sizes from start to finish, including budgets, contracts, vendors, and logisticsStrong relationships with DC venues, organizations, and community groups, or the curiosity and hustle to build them quicklyComfortable managing a budget and measuring resultsA clear writer and communicator who can pitch partners and write event copy that matches our brand voiceCalm under pressure and able to manage multiple events and deadlines at onceGenuine enthusiasm for local journalism and for DC and its many communitiesThis position is full-time, with excellent benefits including a pension. Candidates must be based in the D.C. area. Work will be a mix of remote and in-person, including frequent evening and weekend events. The Events Manager will report to the City Cast DC General Manager. The salary range is $80,, depending on experience. City Cast is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity, which involves attracting talented people from diverse backgrounds and traditions. Read about our mission and core values here. We encourage everyone to apply.About City Cast: We’re a network of daily local news podcasts, email newsletters, and social channels that keep you in the know about what’s happening in your city. Currently available in Chicago, Denver, Salt Lake, Pittsburgh, Las Vegas, DC, Philly, Portland, Madison, Nashville, Austin, Seattle and the Twin Cities. City Cast is the smartest, easiest way to connect with the place you live and love.