OpenAI
OpenAI
OpenAI is an artificial intelligence research and technology company building advanced AI systems with a focus on safety and responsible development. Its products include ChatGPT, which supports everyday and complex professional tasks, and an API platform that enables businesses and developers to integrate AI models into their own applications. Operating across artificial intelligence, SaaS, and enterprise technology, OpenAI combines research, product development, and efforts to improve how AI systems are governed and used.

Senior Events Manager, Brand and Communications

Lead high-touch creator, press, and executive events for OpenAI, an AI research and deployment company. Manage vendors, guest experience, logistics, budgets, and onsite execution.

Description

  • Plan and deliver high-touch events for creators, press, and executives from start to finish.
  • Lead workstreams spanning agency management, registration, guest experience, catering, production logistics, and onsite delivery.
  • Build and maintain project timelines with milestones, deliverables, and deadlines.
  • Find, negotiate with, and coordinate caterers, audiovisual providers, and creative production teams.
  • Ensure vendors meet OpenAI’s standards and compliance requirements.
  • Manage attendee registration and check-in.
  • Coordinate communications and outreach before and after events.
  • Keep financial records, track budgets, process invoices, and report spending against targets.
  • Work with design, procurement, security, and other internal teams.
  • Put safety and security protocols in place and ensure compliance with health guidelines.
  • Gather, analyze, and report event metrics, attendee feedback, and key takeaways.
  • Evaluate return on investment and apply findings to future events.

Requirements

  • At least seven years of event production experience.
  • Experience managing event planning from end to end, including onsite delivery and post-event analysis.
  • Experience leading guest experience and front-of-house operations at high-profile corporate events.
  • Experience coordinating vendors and managing agencies.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Ability to stay polished under pressure.
  • Sound judgment.
  • A strong hospitality mindset.
  • An eye for the details that create seamless, elevated event experiences.
  • Enthusiasm for OpenAI’s mission.
  • Ability to work from the San Francisco office three days per week.
  • Ability to work onsite in San Francisco.
  • Some travel is required.
  • Must be authorized to work in the country where the role is based.

Benefits

  • Equity.
  • Performance-related bonuses for eligible employees.
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family.
  • Employer contributions to Health Savings Accounts.
  • Pre-tax Health FSA, Dependent Care FSA, and commuter accounts for parking and transit.
  • 401(k) plan with an employer match.
  • Paid parental leave of up to 24 weeks for birth parents and 20 weeks for non-birthing parents.
  • Up to eight weeks of paid medical and caregiver leave.
  • Flexible paid time off for exempt employees.
  • Up to 15 days of annual paid time off for non-exempt employees.
  • At least 13 paid company holidays.
  • Several coordinated, paid company office closures during the year.
  • Paid sick or safe time.
  • Mental health and wellness support.
  • Employer-paid basic life and disability coverage.
  • Annual learning and development stipend.
  • Daily meals at offices.
  • Meal delivery credits for eligible employees.
  • Relocation support for eligible employees.
  • Matching for charitable donations.
  • Wellness stipends.
  • Overtime pay for non-exempt employees, in accordance with applicable laws.

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