Events Producer

Events Producer LocationNew York, NY; Los Angeles, CA; San Francisco, CAEmployment TypeFull timeLocation TypeRemoteDepartmentMarketingCompensationEstimated Base Salary $126K – $140K • Offers EquityThe salary or hourly rate range may be inclusive of several levels that would be applicable to the position. Final salary or hourly rate will be based on a number of factors including, level, relevant prior experience, skills, and expertise. This range is only inclusive of base salary or hourly rate, not benefits or equity.🚀 Join the Future of Commerce with Whatnot!Whatnot is the largest live shopping platform in North America and Europe to buy, sell, and discover the things you love. Whether it's trading cards, fashion, electronics, or live plants, our sellers are building real businesses across hundreds of categories. We're building live commerce at a scale that's never been done in the West, and there's no playbook to copy. The people here are shaping how an entirely new industry develops.As a remote co-located team, we're inspired by our values and anchored in hubs across the US, UK, Ireland, Poland, Germany, and Australia. We move fast, stay close to our users, and focus on the work that drives the most impact.We're one of the fastest growing marketplaces and were recently named the #1 Best Startup Employer in America by Forbes. Check out the latest Whatnot updates on our news and engineering blogs and join us as we enable anyone to turn their passion into a business and bring people together through commerce.Events Producer (Tradeshows & Experiential)Events are core to how Whatnot builds and strengthens our seller community. From iconic industry conferences and hobbyist conventions to our own experiences, live events create opportunities to connect directly with the resellers, brands, and enthusiasts who become some of the platform’s most successful sellers – or those who already are shaping the future of commerce with us.We’re looking for an Events Producer to own and execute a portfolio of high-impact tradeshows and experiential activations. You will ensure every activation delivers a consistent, compelling, and measurable brand experience.This role blends strategic thinking with hands-on execution, requiring someone who can zoom out to define the “why” while also diving deep into the “how.” You’ll be a true event chameleon, someone who can seamlessly shift from managing operations behind the scenes to engaging directly with sellers and partners on the show floor.💻 RoleTradeshow Strategy & PlanningOwn a portfolio of mid-sized events aligned to demand generation and category prioritiesEvaluate and recommend events based on ROI, audience relevance, and competitive landscapePartner with Category Marketing, Creative, Sales, and Account management to define goals, messaging, branding, and staffing.Event Execution & ProductionLead end-to-end execution of tradeshows and activations, including booth design, fabrication, AV, shipping, and on-site operationsManage vendors and agencies: sourcing, negotiation, contracts, and delivery against brand standardsAssist the sales team in manning the floor during busy times and be able to credibly talk about Whatnot and live shoppingBuild and manage detailed Run of Show documentation and lead on-site executionProgram Design & OperationsTranslate creative concepts into executable production plansOwn production timelines, sequencing, and logistics from planning through strikeLead on-site coordination, including staff scheduling, briefing, and trainingTroubleshoot technical and operational issues in real timeLogistics & SystemsOwn and scale the “Booth-in-a-Box” logistics and checkout processBuild and manage inventory systems for event assets, swag, and seller kitsLead ordering, shipping, and fulfillment for all IRL eventsDevelop repeatable processes to improve efficiency and consistencyBudgeting & Event OwnershipBuild and manage budgets for mid-sized eventsTrack estimates vs. actuals and...