Associate Manager, Event Marketing

About the position

Dotdash Meredith is seeking a driven and detail-oriented Associate Manager, Event Marketing to support the planning and execution of high-impact consumer events and brand activations for Better Homes & Gardens, REAL SIMPLE and Southern Living. This role is ideal for a hands-on marketer with a passion for events, excellent organizational skills, and a desire to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, creative environment. You'll play a key role in delivering engaging, on-brand experiences that drive audience connection and business results. This position is hybrid in-office, with the ability to work remotely for up to 2 days per week.

Responsibilities

• Support the Director, Event Marketing in the end-to-end execution of Southern Living's signature events — from venue research and vendor coordination to guest communications and on-site logistics.
• Assist in managing event timelines, run-of-shows, and production schedules to ensure seamless execution.
• Coordinate with internal teams, external vendors, and talent to manage pre-event planning and day-of support.
• Track and maintain budgets, invoices, and contracts to support event financial management.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, editorial, PR, and sponsorship teams to align event activations with brand goals.
• Travel and attend key events to ensure smooth on-site execution and guest experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Event Management, Marketing, or a related field.
• 2-4 years of experience in event marketing, ideally with exposure to consumer-facing events or brand activations.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and managing multiple priorities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to travel and work occasional evenings and weekends as event schedules require.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage
• Unlimited paid time off (PTO)
• Adoption or surrogate assistance
• Donation matching
• Tuition reimbursement
• Basic life insurance
• Basic accidental death & dismemberment
• Supplemental life insurance
• Supplemental accident insurance
• Commuter benefits
• Short term and long term disability
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts
• Family care benefits
• Generous 401K savings plan with a company match program
• 10-12 paid holidays annually
• Generous paid parental leave (birthing and non-birthing parents)
• Voluntary benefits such as pet insurance, accident, critical and hospital indemnity health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance