Hybrid Director of Communications – Events

at Fluent, Inc

• Job title: Director of Communications – Events
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Lead
• Salary: $130,000 - $150,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, New York City, United States

About the role

• Director of Communications & Events at Fluent, enhancing brand visibility through engaging communications and impactful events. Leading strategic initiatives to connect with audiences effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of Fluent-hosted events — including summits, showcases, and roundtables that deepen engagement with our customers, partners, and industry community.
• Partner with the SVP of Marketing to define the annual tradeshow calendar and executive participation roadmap.
• Oversee pre-event promotion, live experiences, and post-event storytelling to ensure brand consistency and measurable impact.
• Manage event vendors, budgets, and logistics to deliver exceptional on-brand experiences.
• Identify and secure speaking engagements, sponsorships, and partnerships that enhance Fluent’s thought leadership and visibility.
• Coordinate and support customer, partner, and executive event activations — including board meetings — delivering seamless, high-impact experiences.
• Execute Fluent’s communications calendar across PR, thought leadership, and event-related storytelling.
• Drive media coverage, announcements, and executive visibility opportunities.
• Develop messaging frameworks, speaker briefs, and communication toolkits to ensure consistency across channels.
• Partner with the Brand Design team to ensure all experiences and communications reflect Fluent’s visual and verbal identity.
• Support brand moments and narratives that connect events and campaigns to broader market trends.
• Partner cross-functionally with Marketing Operations, Sales, and Product teams to align storytelling and market engagement.
• Coordinate with agency and vendor partners to extend creative and operational capacity.
• Track and report performance across communications and events, identifying insights and opportunities for optimization.
• Manage and mentor an event marketing manager, who leads logistics and project timeliness.
• Lead agency, contractor, and vendor relationships to extend capabilities.
• Partner cross-functionally with Marketing Operations, Sales, Product, and Customer Success to align storytelling and market engagement.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in communications, brand marketing, and/or event strategy, preferably in B2B or digital marketing industries.
• Proven success leading integrated communications and experiential marketing programs that drive brand awareness and engagement.
• Strong background in planning and overseeing large-scale events, including conferences, tradeshows, and executive-level gatherings.
• Demonstrated experience managing public relations, media outreach, and thought leadership initiatives.
• Track record of developing and maintaining strategic partnerships, sponsorships, and speaking opportunities.
• Experience managing budgets, vendors, and external agencies to deliver high-quality brand and event experiences.
• Prior experience managing and mentoring direct reports and cross-functional project team

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Ample career and professional growth opportunities
• New Headquarters with an open floor plan to drive collaboration
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Pre-tax savings plans and transit/parking programs
• 401K with competitive employer match
• Volunteer and philanthropic activities throughout the year
• Educational and social events
• The amazing opportunity to work for a high-flying performance marketing company!