Event Marketer

Kickstarter is the leading crowdfunding platform for creative projects across film, games, music, art, design, and technology. Since our founding in 2009, our mission to help bring creative projects to life has been powered by the people behind the work. Together, we’ve helped creators around the world launch creative projects that have generated billions of dollars in pledges. That same commitment extends inward. Rooted in shared values, Kickstarter invests in the growth and success of our team, treating employees as whole people and empowering them with the autonomy and space to participate in decisions that shape their work and our company.Kickstarter is seeking an Event Marketer to join our Marketing team, reporting to the Director, Brand and Communications. The right person can transform ambitious ideas into memorable, well-executed experiences for creators, backers, partners, and cultural communities. This role combines creative thinking with exceptional experiential operational discipline. The Event Marketer will help shape the experience, identify what will make it distinctive, and manage the many details required to bring it to life—on time, within budget, and at a consistently high standard. The right person is highly collaborative, deeply organized, resourceful with budgets, and connected to a strong network of vendors and production partners. They understand that great events are not simply gatherings; they are strategic expressions of the Kickstarter brand and opportunities to deepen relationships, create cultural relevance, and drive measurable outcomes. The salary for this role in the United States is $120,000. In this role, you will: Plan and execute Kickstarter’s portfolio of brand, creator, category, industry, and community events. Translate strategic and creative concepts into clear event plans, production timelines, budgets, and onsite experiences. Collaborate with Brand, Communications, Outreach, Growth, Editorial & Content, and other teams to define each event’s audience, purpose, creative direction, and measures of success. Develop event formats and experiences that feel distinctive to Kickstarter and meaningful to the communities we serve. Own end-to-end event operations, including venues, vendors, production, staffing, travel, run-of-show, guest experience, risk planning, and onsite execution. Source, negotiate with, and manage agencies, fabricators, production teams, venues, caterers, and other event partners. Build and maintain a strong, diverse network of trusted vendors and cultural partners across key markets. Manage event budgets with discipline and creativity, finding ways to maximize impact without compromising the quality of the experience. Establish repeatable planning tools, processes, and standards that enable the team to execute efficiently across multiple events. Anticipate challenges, make thoughtful decisions under pressure, and keep collaborators aligned throughout the planning process. Partner wit...