Remote Event Manager (Contract)

Muck Rack is the leading SaaS platform for public relations and communications professionals. Our mission is to enable organizations to build trust, tell their stories, and demonstrate the unique value of earned media. Muck Rack's AI-powered, comprehensive, and integrated platform streamlines the PR workflow to help businesses generate positive media coverage, monitor mentions to manage brand reputation, and analyze PR's impact on business outcomes. By combining media database, monitoring, and reporting into one dynamic platform, we empower teams to collaborate seamlessly, pitch effectively, and analyze results faster and more efficiently.Founder-controlled, fully distributed, and growing sustainably, Muck Rack has received several awards for its unparalleled culture and product from organizations like Inc., Quartz, G2, and BuiltIn. We value resilience, transparency, ownership, and customer devotion, and infuse these values into everything we do.Muck Rack is seeking an experienced Event Manager to support the planning and execution of the Generative Pulse Summit 2026. This role will provide critical administrative and production support to ensure a seamless and successful Summit including event production, speaker manager, and onsite showrunning and room management. This contractor will work closely with the Sr. Manager of Events & Partnerships and cross-functional teams to manage logistics, communications, and on-site execution.What you'll do:Project ManagementManage and update tasks in project management platform, ensuring timelines and deliverables stay on trackMaintain accurate documentation across all event workstreamsRegistration & Data ManagementSupport registration tracking and reportingSpeaker CoordinationProvide administrative support for speaker communicationsAssist with outreach, scheduling, and collection of speaker releasesRun of Show (RoS) ManagementMaintain and update the master run of show with all relevant event detailsEnsure alignment across stakeholders on timing and programmingBudget TrackingKeep the event budget document up to dateTrack expenses and flag variances as neededWebsite CoordinationCompile and communicate daily website updates to EngineeringEnsure event information is accurate and currentVendor & Venue CoordinationLiaise with venue and external vendors to support logistics and executionAssist with contract deliverables and day-to-day coordinationEvent ProductionSupport logistics planningSupport design and decor productionSupport A/V productionSupport registration setup and administrationOn-Site ExecutionOversee room management and session logisticsManage the main session room run of show and coordinate A/V executionIf the details below describe you, you could be a great fit for this role:3+ years of event coordination or event management experience in conferences or corporate eventsStrong organizational and project management skills with attention to detailExperience with tools such as Asana, Salesforce, and event registration platformsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsAbility to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environmentExperience supporting live, in-person event execution, including A/V coordinationSalaryIn the US, the hourly rate for this role is $32/hour, with an average of 20 hours per week, plus 12 hours onsite at the event.Why Muck Rack?Remote Work, ForeverFully distributed team with a permanent remote setupHome office stipend, phone and internet reimbursement, coworking membershipVirtual and in-person team bonding (lunches, events, competitions)Transparent & Fair CompensationCompetitive geo-neutral pay in the U.S.Annual reviews to ensure equity and market alignmentStandardized bonus or commission structure401(k) with employer contributionsEquity opportunitiesHealth & WellnessComprehensive medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance for employees and dependents100% premium coverage for individuals on high-deductible plans24/7 Virtual Care and Employee Assistance ProgramEmployer-funded HSA contributions and other pre-tax benefitsQuarterly wellness stipend and free Headspace subscriptionTime Off & Family Benefits4+ weeks of PTO, plus paid sick and mental health days13 paid holidays with the option to swap for personal daysUp to 16 weeks of fully paid parental leaveLearning and DevelopmentTransparent pathways for internal mobility and promotionBi-annual performance reviews, team workshops, and leadership trainingUnlimited access to Coursera and O'Reilly2 additional PTO days annually for learning and developmentInclusive, Customer-First CultureCommitment to equity and valuing diverse perspectivesAgile, founder-led company focused on collaboration and innovationTrusted by 3,000+ companies worldwideNote: Benefits and compensation reflect offerings for U.S.-based employees. Support is provided for employees in other locations, in compliance with local laws and regulations.While we are a fully distributed team, we do have limitations on where we can hire and maintain a list of acceptable working locations based on job function. If we are unable to hire in your current location for the role for which you applied, you will be notified via email. While we enjoy many benefits as a permanently distributed and remote company, we cannot always support relocation or extended travel and have guidelines in place to ensure compliant work away from your designated permanent residence.#LI-RemotePlease note: For detailed information regarding our GDPR and/or CCPA compliance policies, including how we handle personal data and privacy rights, kindly refer to the email correspondence accompanying this application.Muck Rack does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or any other third parties. Any unsolicited resume sent to Muck Rack will be considered Muck Rack property, and Muck Rack will not pay a fee should it hire the subject of any unsolicited resume.Muck Rack considers applicants for all positions on the basis of merit, qualifications, and business needs, and without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, alienage or citizenship status, ancestry, marital status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.Note to applicants/job seekers: We have recently been made aware of scams impersonating Muck Rack's HR team. Please be cautious of these attempts to elicit banking or other financial or sensitive information. Muck Rack will never request financial information during the interview process, and follow ups for interviews or next steps will always come from an '@muckrack.com' email address. If you are contacted by anyone from a different domain who claims to be from Muck Rack, please forward the communication to legal@muckrack.com .