Future
Future
Future is a specialist media company that develops content brands serving audiences across the US and UK. Through digital publishing, marketing, and technology, it helps people explore their interests with trusted, high-quality content. Its work spans diverse passion-led topics, while its wider mission focuses on creating positive social impact and supporting a more sustainable future for communities and the planet.

Executive Director, Events & Experiential – Future, New York Hybrid

Lead Future Creative’s events and experiential business in a hybrid New York role. Own commercial growth, P&L performance, proprietary event development, and live campaign delivery.

Description

  • Set and deliver the growth strategy for the events and experiential business
  • Own channel P&L, project profitability, budget oversight, and margin performance
  • Collaborate with Sales and Creative to build commercially sound event concepts
  • Create repeatable event formats and proprietary IP tied to editorial tentpoles and brand moments
  • Lead full-cycle event production, including venue selection, technical suppliers, and vendor negotiations
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams to connect live activations with broader commercial campaigns
  • Report to the SVP of Future Creative

Requirements

  • Experience leading experiential activations, commercial events, or live production within publishing or media
  • Experience overseeing budget forecasts, channel P&Ls, and project profitability
  • Demonstrated success creating client proposals, pitch decks, and commercial event formats
  • Established relationships with production partners, suppliers, fabricators, and event freelancers
  • Ability to turn complex client briefs into creative, scalable, on-brand live experiences
  • Exceptional communication skills for presenting concepts and aligning cross-functional stakeholders

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) plan with company matching
  • Uncapped paid leave
  • Profit-sharing with bonuses tied to target achievement
  • Employee referral rewards
  • Well-being resources, including access to Colleague Assistant Programs
  • Eligibility to purchase Future shares through the Share Incentive Plan

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