Events Lead - Remote

Overview

Substack is building a new economic engine for culture, giving the brightest, most interesting and creative people on the internet the power of their own publishing platform. Substack empowers creators with financial autonomy, ownership and a direct connection to their communities. Substack’s model, based on direct subscriptions, has fueled an explosion of independent publishing and is revolutionizing culture.

We're looking for an Events Lead to reimagine what events can do for creators and culture. You'll own the strategy, planning, and execution of Substack's brand events portfolio—from flagship brand moments to intimate creator gatherings—while leading a talented team of producers.

This isn't about executing someone else's playbook. You'll build a scalable events engine from the ground up, creating experiences that spark conversation, strengthen community, and demonstrate what's possible when creators have true independence. You'll work at the intersection of culture, technology, and media, partnering with some of the most interesting voices shaping our world.

In Short

• Shape the strategy for Substack's events.
• Drive execution excellence throughout the event lifecycle.
• Enable partnerships with market-specific event ideas.
• Manage the global events budget with clear goals.
• Build and lead high-performing teams.
• Scale events thoughtfully across strategic territories.
• Collaborate across functions for high-impact experiences.

Requirements

• 15+ years in experiential event marketing and production.
• Strong strategic vision with operational rigor.
• Exceptional relationship-building skills.
• Deep industry connections across creative and production disciplines.
• Inspiring people leadership skills.
• Cultural fluency with an understanding of the tech and media landscape.
• Entrepreneurial drive in startup environments.
• Flexibility to travel globally for events.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package including salary and equity.
• Exceptional benefits for employees.