Events Manager

At HeyGen, our mission is to make visual storytelling accessible to all. Over the last decade, visual content has become the preferred method of information creation, consumption, and retention. But the ability to create such content, in particular videos, continues to be costly and challenging to scale. Our ambition is to build technology that equips more people with the power to reach, captivate, and inspire audiences.
Learn more at www.heygen.com. Visit our Mission and Culture doc here.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a Community Event Manager to join HeyGen’s Community & Education team and play a pivotal role in shaping our events strategy and execution. The position will focus on supporting in-person, virtual and hybrid community-led events, frequently collaborating with community members, customers, and strategic partners. The ideal candidate will have a passion for relationship-building, community-first experiences, fantastic organizational skills and proven experience organizing events end-to-end.

This is a dynamic role requiring flexibility, creativity and a willingness to travel domestically and internationally to produce engaging and impactful experiences. You’ll work closely with HeyGen leadership, Marketing, Sales and Community teams to ensure HeyGen events drive meaningful impact.

This will initially be a 6 month full time contract role. The right candidate will be able to work in our Los Angeles or San Francisco offices 3-4 days a week.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end planning and execution of in-person, virtual and hybrid events including workshops, meetups, webinars, and conferences. Develop detailed event timelines, budgets, oversee vendors, contracts and logistics to ensure smooth execution.
• Serve as the main point of contact and trusted partner for community event organizers, building strong relationships to understand their passions and goals. Support customers in hosting events that align with our brand values and customer-first approach, without being overly prescriptive.
• Support the HeyGen Community Meetup program to grow to 50+ events annually, managing 5+ events simultaneously.
• Coordinate with internal teams including Marketing, Sales and Partnerships to execute engaging programming aligned with team objectives and drive event promotion logistics.
• Track registration metrics and post-event surveys to implement strategies that optimize attendance, engagement and scale.
• Be willing to travel up to 50% of the time as required for event site visits, vendor meetings, and on-site support for in-person events.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of firsthand experience producing events, ideally within a SaaS, tech, or startup environment.
• Proven track record of executing both in-person and virtual events including community meetups, webinars and/or conferences.
• Demonstrated ability to engage and support user communities, ambassadors or advocates.
• Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple events, budgets and priorities simultaneously.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to brief internal teams, vendors, and speakers effectively.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with changing priorities.
• Experience collaborating cross-functionally with teams like Marketing, Sales, and Partnerships.
• Strategic mindset for aligning events with broader marketing and business goals.

What HeyGen Offers

• Competitive compensation
• Dynamic and inclusive work environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
• Collaborative culture that values innovation and creativity.
• Access to the latest technologies and tools.

Contractor Compensation Range: $120,000 – 130,000 annually.
Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. HeyGen considers factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity, as well as location, market and business considerations when extending an offer.

HeyGen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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