Global Events Manager

IE Media, Inc. is a leading, global digital media publisher that covers technology, engineering, and science news. We deliver the most futuristic and cutting-edge developments in these areas to our readers and followers on social media through articles and videos.

IE’s fast-paced and collaborative international work environment celebrates quality and ethical journalism. The team includes a diverse group of infinitely curious individuals from all around the world who share a joint passion for sharing the latest and the most important info with the world, as we believe knowledge is power.

We are building a new chapter in our mission — becoming a global convening platform for engineers, innovators, and decision-makers. We’re launching a world-class event portfolio that spans flagship summits, niche forums, and exclusive leadership dinners, connecting the brightest minds shaping technology and the future of engineering. We’re seeking a Global Events Manager who can bring this vision to life — from strategy to on-site execution. The ideal candidate is a seasoned events professional with international experience, a deep understanding of publisher-led event models, and the ability to scale programs across markets.

You’ll own the end-to-end delivery of our events and build the operational foundation for an enduring, profitable events business.

What you’ll do

• Develop and execute a comprehensive events roadmap — covering flagship conferences, thematic industry forums, online gatherings, and leadership dinners.
• Design event formats that align with Interesting Engineering’s editorial strategy, audience goals, and commercial priorities.
• Create the playbook for global event operations: timelines, budgets, vendor frameworks, and on-site execution standards.
• Collaborate with editorial, audience, and partnerships teams to ensure every event reflects our storytelling and brand values.
• Oversee all operational aspects — from venue selection and production planning to vendor contracts, logistics, and delegate experience.
• Launch and manage both in-person and virtual events, ensuring seamless production quality across platforms.
• Maintain top-tier attendee experience and consistent brand representation globally.
• Manage timelines and ensure smooth coordination across multiple time zones and event cycles.
• Develop and manage sponsorship programs for each event type — flagship, thematic, and leadership — ensuring sustainable revenue streams.
• Collaborate with sales teams to design and deliver packages that provide measurable ROI for sponsors.
• Cultivate and maintain strategic partnerships with industry associations, technology companies, and innovation hubs.
• Curate high-value experiences that strengthen Interesting Engineering’s community of professionals, leaders, and partners.
• Manage guest and speaker outreach, ensuring diverse, influential representation.
• Lead the Leadership Dinner Series — an invite-only format fostering peer-to-peer dialogue among senior executives and innovators.
• Build feedback loops with attendees, sponsors, and editorial partners to refine event content and experience.
• Set and track KPIs for attendance, engagement, sponsorship revenue, and audience growth.
• Create post-event performance reports and strategic recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Contribute to the long-term vision of turning the events arm into a core business line and brand pillar for Interesting Engineering, Military Mechanics.

What you’ll bring:

• 5+ years managing global or regional events, ideally for a media publisher, B2B brand, or industry association.
• Proven track record running end-to-end event programs — from strategy and budgeting to on-site operations.
• Experience launching and growing multiple event formats (conferences, summits, forums, dinners, webinars).
• Strong commercial sense and experience developing sponsorship programs.
• Exceptional project management skills; comfortable managing complex timelines and global logistics.
• Excellent communication, vendor negotiation, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Experience with event tech platforms (Hopin, Cvent, Bizzabo, etc.) and CRM tools.
• Valid U.S. visa and eligibility to travel internationally
• Passion for engineering, innovation, and technology-driven storytelling.

How success will be measured:

• Successful execution of flagship, thematic, and executive-level events that reinforce Interesting Engineering’s brand leadership.
• Growth in sponsorship revenue and audience engagement year-over-year.
• Positive feedback from attendees, partners, and sponsors.
• Establishing a sustainable, scalable event business unit aligned with editorial and commercial goals.

What We Offer?

• Competitive salary with KPI/OKR based bonuses
• 400 TL daily meal allowance
• 2,500 TRY monthly transportation support
• Work alongside global team leaders from UK and USA
• Car Park
• Private health insurance
• Birthday leave
• First-year leave policy: 5 paid + 5 unpaid days off
• Subscription to preferred platforms ( Spotify, Netflix etc.)

We help you to grow:

• Continuous learning opportunities with mentorship, on-the-job and internal-external training programs
• Dynamic and collaborative work ecosystem where you can take initiative and responsibility

IE is dedicated to supporting its diverse and inclusive staff. IE urges women, people of color, armed forces veterans, people with disabilities, and gender-nonconforming people to apply. IE does not discriminate based on sex, age, race, color, creed, national origin, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, affectional choice, or gender identity. We recognize a person’s unique experiences as points of strength and welcome them as teammates on our team, working in service of the mission to explore and report on engineering, in whatever form it takes.