Events Manager, Brand & Communications
Marketing - San Francisco
About the Role
This Events Manager will support the planning and execution of high-touch creator, press, and executive-facing events at OpenAI. Working under the guidance of the Event Management Lead, this person will own critical workstreams across guest experience, front-of-house operations, vendor coordination, production logistics, and post-event reporting.
The ideal candidate is highly detail-oriented, polished under pressure, and experienced in building white glove experiences for high-profile guests, including creators, media, executives, talent teams, and senior external partners. They should bring excellent judgment, a strong hospitality mindset, and a keen eye for the small details that make an event feel seamless, elevated, and deeply considered.
In this role, you will:
Manage and execute high-touch creator, press, and executive-facing events from end to end, including workstreams, agency management, registration, guest experience, catering, production logistics, and onsite execution.
Develop and maintain comprehensive project timelines, tracking all milestones, deliverables, and deadlines to ensure seamless event execution.
Source, negotiate, and coordinate with vendors, including caterers, AV providers, and creative production teams, ensuring adherence to OpenAI's standards and compliance requirements.
Oversee attendee registration, check-in processes, and manage event communications, including pre- and post-event outreach.
Maintain meticulous financial records, closely monitoring budgets, processing invoices, and reporting on expenditures versus budget targets.
Collaborate closely with and communicate effectively with internal stakeholders—including design, procurement, and security—to align all event elements with strategic goals and brand guidelines.
Implement and manage safety and security protocols, prioritizing attendee well-being and compliance with health guidelines.
Collect future events and measure return on investment.
You might thrive in this role if you:
Have 7+ years of event production experience, managing end-to-end planning, onsite execution, and post-event analysis.
Enjoy pushing creative boundaries and excel at leading the guest experience–owning front-of-house operations and vendor coordination for high-profile corporate events.
Are passionate about OpenAI's mission and excited about showcasing cutting-edge AI technology through impactful event experiences.
Workplace & Location
This roles is based onsite in San Francisco, occasional travel will be required.
About OpenAI
OpenAI is an AI research and deployment company dedicated to ensuring that general-purpose artificial intelligence benefits all of humanity. We push the boundaries of the capabilities of AI systems and seek to safely deploy them to the world through our products. AI is an extremely powerful tool that must be created with safety and human needs at its core the full spectrum of humanity.
We are an equal opportunity employeration, or other applicable legally protected characteristic.
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At OpenAI, we believe artificial intelligence has the potential to help people solve immense global challenges, and we want the upside of AI to be widely shared. Join us in shaping the future of technology.
Compensation
$240K – $266K + Offers Equity
The base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factorsance-related bonus(es) for eligible employees, and the following benefits.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family, with employer contributions to Health Savings Accounts
Pre-tax accounts for Health FSA, Dependent Care FSA, and commuter expenses (parking and transit)
401(k) retirement plan with employer match
Paid parental leave (up to 24 weeks for birth parents and 20 weeks for non-birthing parents), plus paid medical and caregiver leave (up to 8 weeks)
Paid time off: flexible PTO for exempt employees and up to 15 days annually for non-exempt employees
13+ paid company holidays, and multiple paid coordinated company office closures throughout the year for focus and recharge, plus paid sick or safe time (1 hour per 30 hours worked, or more, as required by applicable state or local law)
Mental health and wellness support
Employer-paid basic life and disability coverage
Annual learning and development stipend to fuel your professional growth
Daily meals in our offices, and meal delivery credits as eligible
Relocation support for eligible employees
Additional taxable fringe benefits, such as charitable donation matching and wellness stipends, may also be provided.
More details about our benefits are available to candidates during the hiring process.
This role is at-will and OpenAI reserves the right to modify base pay and other compensation components at any time based on individual performance, team or company results, or market conditions.