Partner 22, Events, New Media

Founded in Silicon Valley in 2009 by Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz Andreessen Horowitz (aka a16z) is a venture capital firm that backs bold entrepreneurs building the future through technology. We are stage agnostic. We invest in seed to venture to growth-stage technology companies across AI bio healthcare consumer crypto enterprise fintech infra and companies building toward American dynamism. a16z has $90B under management across multiple funds.

Weve established a team that is defined by respect for the entrepreneur and the company-building process; we know what its like to be in the founders shoes. Weve invested in companies like Waymo Anduril Coinbase Databricks Figma Flock Safety Loom Roblox and Stripe. Our team is at the forefront of new technology helping founders and their companies impact and change the world.

The Role

New Media is a16zs thought leadership engine - home to some of the most influential voices in technology policy and culture. Events are a core part of how New Media shows up in the world: they deepen relationships surface ideas and create moments that extend the firms reach and amplify its brand.

The Events Partner for New Media is a senior operator responsible for designing and executing a portfolio of high-impact experiences - from intimate community dinners to multi-day summits and leadership retreats. This role requires someone who can move between strategic planning and ground-level logistics without losing a step. Someone who understands that no two events are the same and who holds themselves to the highest bar because these experiences reflect the firms brand relationships and reputation at the highest level.

The preferred location for this role is San Francisco Bay Area CA. We will consider candidates in New York City NY. The role will require in-office presence from time to time.

To join our team you should be excited to:

• Design and lead a suite of high-impact experiences from intimate community dinners to multi-day summits and leadership retreats - bringing creative vision and a constant push to elevate the guest experience; this is not a rinse-and-repeat role
• Partner directly with senior executives GPs and prominent external figures to shape experiences that reflect the firms brand and deepen its most important relationships
• Own all operational logistics including venue sourcing vendor negotiation contract management and on-site production for both in-person and virtual formats
• Build and manage event communications campaigns; own the outreach calendar track registrations and engagement and adjust strategy based on data
• Produce post-event reporting including budget reconciliation attendee feedback and ROI analysis; translate lessons learned into improved processes and future planning
• Partner with editorial communications and design teams to develop branded collateral and ensure events are integrated into broader marketing efforts

Minimum Qualifications

• 7 years of experience in event management with a proven track record across complex high-visibility events consistently raising the bar on guest experience and bringing fresh thinking to every format
• Poise influence and discretion working directly with senior executives investment partners and prominent external figures; not just executing on direction but actively shaping it; able to articulate recommendations push back when needed and influence senior stakeholders with sound judgment
• Strong operational instincts - able to manage vendors contracts and on-site logistics while staying calm under pressure
• Proficient with CRM and event tools (Salesforce Marketo or equivalents); comfortable with data reporting and ROI analysis
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; sharp eye for detail and a high bar for quality
• Experience with community building and network engagement
• Comfortable with ambiguity and energized by it - able to translate loosely defined goals into creative executable plans and build the playbook when one doesnt exist
• Low ego high empathy and genuinely collaborative across functions and levels
• Ability to travel up to 30-40% of the time

The anticipated salary range for this role is between $221000 - $258000 actual starting pay may vary based on a range of factors which can include experience skills and scope.

This role is eligible to participate in the a16z carry program and various discretionary bonus programs as well as benefit and perquisite plans including health dental vision disability life insurance 401K plan vacation and sick leave.

a16z culture

• We do only first class business and only in a first class way
• We take a long view of relationships because we are in the relationship business
• We believe in the future and bet the firm that way
• We are all different we recognize that and we win
• We celebrate the good times
• We do it for the team
• We play to win

At a16z we are always looking to hire the absolute best talent and recognize that diversity in our experiences and backgrounds is what makes us stronger. We hire candidates of any race color ancestry religion sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity age marital or family status disability Veteran status and any other status. These differences are what enables us to work towards the future we envision for ourselves our portfolio companies and the World.

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