PEP, Audience Growth Manager, CNBC Events

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Overview

CNBC Events is seeking an experienced Audience Growth Manager to lead audience acquisition across our portfolio of premium events, including invitation-only conferences, executive dinners, and paid experiences. This role will be responsible for delivering high-impact, senior-level audiences who drive the success, reputation, and revenue of our events. This position will be providing coverage for six months, starting in July 2026. 

Key Responsibilities

• Own and execute the end-to-end audience development strategy across a portfolio of events, ensuring delivery of high-quality, senior-level attendees aligned with event goals
• Identify, engage, and secure C-suite executives, business decision-makers, and industry influencers for invitation-only and paid events.
• Leverage existing networks and develop new relationships to build a consistent pipeline of high-value attendees.
• Design and optimize multi-channel outreach strategies to maximize conversion and attendance.
• Partner closely with editorial, programming, sales, and marketing teams to align audience targets with content, sponsors, and business objectives.
• Track, analyze, and report on audience acquisition performance, continuously optimizing based on data and insights.

• 3+ years of experience in audience development, event marketing or delegate sales.
• Proven track record of securing high-level attendees (C-suite, business decision makers, thought leaders, etc.) for premium or invite-only events.
• Strong existing network of senior-level contacts and/or demonstrated ability to build one quickly.
• Proficiency with digital tools and project management systems; experience with event management platforms and content management systems (CMS) preferred, along with strong Excel skills for data analysis and audience tracking
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills, with a high-touch, professional approach.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Desired Characteristics

• Deep understanding of what motivates senior executives to attend events and how to position value effectively.
• Commercial mindset with awareness of how audience composition impacts sponsorship and revenue.
• Collaborative approach with experience working cross-functionally across content, sales, and production teams.
• Passion for media, business news, and live events.

At CNBC Headquarters in Englewood Cliffs, NJ, you’ll have access to great perks and amenities: 

• Sweat it out -- Free onsite fitness center with state-of-the-art equipment, plus daily group classes 
• Eat up -- Gourmet cafeteria with daily specials plus soup and salad bars 
• Extras -- Dry cleaning, shoe shining and sneak peeks  

Don’t have a car? No problem! We offer free shuttle transportation to and from multiple locations in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Hoboken and Jersey City 

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Salary range: $75,000-$90,000.

Additional Requirements: Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through careers.versantmedia.com to be considered. Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with a VERSANT Media employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. VERSANT Media's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to [email protected].

VERSANT Media is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. We include a good faith pay range for each position to comply with applicable state and local pay transparency laws and to promote equity across our organization. Actual compensation will be based on factors such as the candidate's skills, qualifications, experience, and location and may include additional forms of compensation and benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, etc.

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