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. Muck Rack’s AI-powered, comprehensive, and integrated platform streamlines the PR workflow to help businesses generate positive media coverage, monitor mentions to manage brand reputation, and analyze PR’s impact on business outcomes. By combining media database, monitoring, and reporting into one dynamic platform, we empower teams to collaborate seamlessly, pitch effectively, and analyze results faster and more efficiently. Founder-controlled, fully distributed, and growing sustainably, Muck Rack has received several awards for its unparalleled culture and product from organizations like Inc., Quartz, G2, and BuiltIn. We value resilience, transparency, ownership, and customer devotion, and infuse these values into everything we do.  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 including event production, speaker manager, and onsite showrunning and room management. This contractor will work closely with the Sr. Manager of Events & Partnerships and cross-functional teams to manage logistics, communications, and on-site execution. 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 Support design and decor production Support A/V production Support registration setup and administration On-Site Execution Oversee room management and session logistics Manage the main session room run of show and coordinate A/V execution If the details below describe you, you could be a great fit for this role: 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, phone and internet reimbursement, coworking membership Virtual and in-person team bonding (lunches, events, competitions) Transparent & Fair Compensation  Competitive geo-neutral pay in the U.S. Annual reviews to ensure equity and market alignment Standardized bonus or commission structure 401(k) with employer contributions Equity opportunities Health & Wellness Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance for employees and dependents 100% premium coverage for individuals on high-deductible plans 24/7 Virtual Care and Employee Assistance Program Employer-funded HSA contributions and other pre-tax benefits Quarterly wellness stipend and free Headspace subscription Time Off & Family Benefits  4+ weeks of PTO, plus paid sick and mental health days 13 paid holidays with the option to swap for personal days Up to 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave Learning and Development Transparent pathways for internal mobility and promotion Bi-annual performance reviews, team workshops, and leadership training Unlimited access to Coursera and O’Reilly 2 additional PTO days annually for learning and development Inclusive, Customer-First Culture Commitment to equity and valuing diverse perspectives Agile, founder-led company focused on collaboration and innovation Trusted by 3,000+ companies worldwide Note: Benefits and compensation reflect offerings for U.S.-based employees. Support is provided for employees in other locations, in compliance with local laws and regulations. While we are a fully distributed team, we do have limitations on where we can hire and maintain a list of acceptable working locations based on job function. If we are unable to hire in your current location for the role for which you applied, you will be notified via email. While we enjoy many benefits as a permanently distributed and remote company, we cannot always support relocation or extended travel and have guidelines in place to ensure compliant work away from your designated permanent residence.   #LI-Remote Please note: For detailed information regarding our GDPR and/or CCPA compliance policies, including how we handle personal data and privacy rights, kindly refer to the email correspondence accompanying this application. Muck Rack does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or any other third parties. Any unsolicited resume sent to Muck Rack will be considered Muck Rack property, and Muck Rack will not pay a fee should it hire the subject of any unsolicited resume. Muck Rack considers applicants for all positions on the basis of merit, qualifications, and business needs, and without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, alienage or citizenship status, ancestry, marital status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Note to applicants/job seekers: We have recently been made aware of scams impersonating Muck Rack’s HR team. Please be cautious of these attempts to elicit banking or other financial or sensitive information. Muck Rack will never request financial information during the interview process, and follow ups for interviews or next steps will always come from an ‘@muckrack.com’ email address. If you are contacted by anyone from a different domain who claims to be from Muck Rack, please forward the communication to [email protected].