About the job

Job Summary

The Manager of Community Programs and Development will support ADWEEK's Marketing Vanguard initiative, focusing on building and nurturing a high-value community of C-level marketing executives and senior decision-makers. This role combines tactical audience development, community engagement, and event execution to help create a thriving ecosystem of industry leaders. Based in New York City, the ideal candidate will be a relationship-builder with strong communication skills who can effectively connect with executive-level professionals while supporting membership growth and engagement across multiple touchpoints. This role will be based in NYC and will report to the VP of Community Programs and Development.

Participant Development and Outreach

• Identify, research, and help build a targeted database of C-level marketing executives and senior decision-makers

• Develop and execute a strategic outreach plan to engage potential VIP participants in events and membership, using a combination of personalized invitations, digital marketing, and relationship-building tactics

• Lead outreach efforts for Marketing Vanguard Summit, Inspiration Excursions and members-only gatherings

• Maintain and update RSVP and attendance records to ensure event and membership goals are met

• Provide ongoing feedback to Marketing Vanguard leadership on participant engagement trends and opportunities

Community Marketing

• Foster a sense of community among Marketing Vanguard members by creating touchpoints for ongoing engagement and connection

• Manage member communications tools

• Collaborate with ADWEEK's editorial and marketing teams to develop tailored content that resonates with and brings value to members

• Coordinate and support development of marketing campaigns, ensuring messaging aligns with Marketing Vanguard's brand voice and objectives

Event Support and Execution

• Assist in the planning, promotion, and execution of Marketing Vanguard's Inspiration Excursions, Summit, and other key events

• Serve as a point of contact for VIP attendees, addressing any questions and providing support to ensure a seamless and engaging experience

• Attend events, both virtual and in-person, to facilitate networking opportunities and strengthen relationships with key executives

• Collect feedback post-events to inform future programming and product and enhance the attendee experience

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in community building, audience development, or relationship management

• Experience engaging with senior decision-makers

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Experience supporting event planning and execution

• Working knowledge of email marketing platforms (Iterable, Outreach) and CRM systems

• Detail-oriented team player with ability to execute tasks independently

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, or related field

This role offers the opportunity to support an exclusive community of marketing leaders while working with ADWEEK, a respected industry voice. The successful candidate will gain valuable experience in executive relationship management and contribute meaningfully to the organization's growth strategy.

About ADWEEK:

Adweek is the leading source of news and insight serving the brand marketing ecosystem. First published in 1979, Adweek's award-winning coverage reaches an engaged audience of more than 6 million professionals across platforms including print, digital, events, podcasts, newsletters, social media, and mobile apps. As a touchstone of the advertising and marketing community, Adweek is an unparalleled resource for leaders across multiple industries who rely on its content to help them do their job better.

ADWEEK is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.