Director of Events and Experiences
Lead global events strategy and execution for Perplexity, building an events function from the ground up.
Posted by employer 1 day ago
First seen on Joblaze 6 hours ago
Last verified on the company career page 6 hours ago
What you'll build
- Own events strategy and production
- Set the events calendar
- Produce hosted events
- Run the speaking program
- Manage sponsorships
Must have
- 12+ years producing events
- Has built or led an events team
- Has owned large budgets
- Has negotiated sponsorships
- Has run an executive speaking program
- Knows production
Nice to have
- Can partner with Sales, Product, Comms, Brand, Finance, Legal, and executives
- Drives measurement
- Power user of AI tools
Practical constraints
- Based in San Francisco or New York
- Willing to travel internationally
AI in the day-to-day
Power user of AI tools. Most of your work already runs through them, and you can show us how.
Requirements
- Experience
- 12+ years
Not disclosed in this posting: compensation, visa sponsorship.
Joblaze summary
The Director of Events and Experiences at Perplexity is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the company's global events, from strategy and production to budget management and team leadership. This role requires extensive experience in event production, particularly within the tech sector, along with strong negotiation skills for sponsorships and a keen understanding of event metrics. Ideal candidates will have a proven track record of building and leading event teams, as well as the ability to collaborate across various departments. The position emphasizes a hands-on approach, with the director expected to be present at key events.
Joblaze insights
- Listed today — first seen on Joblaze October 4, 2026. Last confirmed on Perplexity's careers page October 4, 2026.
Quick facts
- Is the Director of Events and Experiences role remote?
- No — this is an on-site role in San Francisco, United States.
- How much experience is required?
- At least 12 years of relevant experience for this Director of Events and Experiences role.
- Where is the role based?
- Perplexity is hiring for this position in San Francisco, United States.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Perplexity targets director candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Director of Events and Experiences role at Perplexity.
From the original posting
Perplexity is seeking a Director of Events to own our events worldwide: the ones we host, the stages we speak on, and the ones we sponsor. You will set the strategy, run production, manage the budget, and build the team. If you have produced a flagship and a dinner in the same week, know what a good sponsorship deal looks like, and want to build an events function from the ground up, this role is for you.
Responsibilities
Own events. Hosted, speaking, sponsored. Strategy, budget, production, results.
Set the calendar. Decide which events we run, which we speak at, and which we skip.
Produce hosted events. Launches, dinners, summits, roadshows. Concept, programming, venue, vendors, run of show.
Run the speaking program. Pick the stages. Prepare the speakers.
Manage sponsorships. Negotiate terms, design our footprint, and account for the spend.
Run field events with Sales. Get the right customers in the room. Make sure someone follows up.
Be Perplexity. Our events should look and feel like our product. Work with Brand and Creative on every one.
Lead the team. Equal parts IC and manager.
Build the system. Playbooks, event tiers, intake, vendors, agencies, budgets.
Measure. Attendance, coverage, pipeline, signups. Know which events worked and stop doing the ones that didn't.
Be on site. For the events that matter, you are in the room.
Qualifications
12+ years producing events, including large hosted events, sponsorships, and field programs, ideally in-house at a technology company.
Has built or led an events team.
Has owned large budgets, agency relationships, and vendor contracts.
Has negotiated sponsorships and knows a bad deal when they see one.
Has run an executive speaking program: selecting stages, preparing speakers, managing the day.
Knows production: run of show, staging, AV, registration, staffing, security, permits.
Drives measurement. Has built event attribution and tracked brand sentiment, and reports what each event returned.
Can partner with Sales, Product, Comms, Brand, Finance, Legal, and executives.
Power user of AI tools. Most of your work already runs through them, and you can show us how.
Based in San Francisco or New York. Willing to travel internationally.