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.

Founder-controlled, fully distributed, and growing sustainably, Muck Rack has received several awards for its unparalleled culture and product. We value resilience, transparency, ownership, and customer devotion.

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.

What you'll do

Project Management

• Manage and update tasks in project management platform, ensuring timelines and deliverables stay on track.
• Maintain accurate documentation across all event workstreams.

Registration & Data Management

• Support registration tracking and reporting.

Speaker Coordination

• Provide administrative support for speaker communications.
• Assist with outreach, scheduling, and collection of speaker releases.

Run of Show (RoS) Management

• Maintain and update the master run of show with all relevant event details.
• Ensure alignment across stakeholders on timing and programming.

Budget Tracking

• Keep the event budget document up to date.
• Track expenses and flag variances as needed.

Website Coordination

• Compile and communicate daily website updates to Engineering.
• Ensure event information is accurate and current.

Vendor & Venue Coordination

• Liaise with venue and external vendors to support logistics and execution.
• Assist with contract deliverables and day-to-day coordination.

Event Production

• Support logistics planning, design and decor production, A/V production, and registration setup.

On-Site Execution

• Oversee room management and session logistics.
• Manage the main session room run of show and coordinate A/V execution.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of event coordination or event management experience in conferences or corporate events.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with attention to detail.
• Experience with tools such as Asana, Salesforce, and event registration platforms.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience supporting live, in-person event execution, including A/V coordination.

Salary

In 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, Forever: Fully distributed team with a permanent remote setup, home office stipend, and more.
• Transparent & Fair Compensation: Competitive geo-neutral pay, 401(k) with employer contributions, and equity opportunities.
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, plus wellness stipends.
• Time Off & Family Benefits: 4+ weeks of PTO, paid sick/mental health days, and up to 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave.
• Learning and Development: Access to Coursera, O'Reilly, and pathways for internal mobility.
• Inclusive, Customer-First Culture: Commitment to equity and valuing diverse perspectives.

Note: Benefits and compensation reflect offerings for U.S.-based employees.