Events Sponsorship Packaging Director

Be Part of What’s Next

Help shape the future of live experiences at Hearst Magazines by creating innovative sponsorship opportunities that connect world-class brands with highly engaged audiences. As our Events Sponsorship Packaging Director, you’ll develop strategic, scalable solutions that fuel revenue growth while enhancing the attendee experience across an exciting portfolio of premium consumer and B2B events.

About Hearst Magazines (Why Us?)

We create media that moves minds, products and ideas. Our portfolio of 30 iconic brands — including Cosmopolitan, Delish, Esquire, Good Housekeeping, Men’s Health and Road & Track — reaches nearly 130 million people each month. Our teams combine trusted journalism and cultural storytelling with technology, data and commerce to create experiences that inform, inspire and entertain audiences across generations and around the globe. And together, we are shaping what’s next.

Key Responsibilities (What You Are Doing)

• Develop scalable sponsorship architecture across Hearst’s portfolio of marquee consumer, VIP, and industry events.
• Create integrated sponsorship packages that combine live experiences, digital media, social, branded content, commerce, and custom activations.
• Partner closely with Sales, Marketing, Editorial, Creative Strategy, and Event Production teams to build market-leading sponsorship opportunities.
• Establish sponsorship pricing strategies, inventory management processes, packaging standards, and tiered offerings across the event portfolio.
• Produce compelling sales materials, sponsorship one-sheets, presentation decks, and rate structures that support revenue growth.
• Identify new sponsorship products and revenue opportunities by monitoring industry trends, client needs, and emerging experiential marketing innovations.
• Collaborate with Revenue Operations to ensure sponsorship inventory is accurately tracked and effectively managed.
• Analyze sponsorship performance and develop case studies and insights that strengthen future offerings and support new business development.

Qualifications (What We’re Looking For)

• 8+ years of experience in sponsorship strategy, experiential marketing, media sales strategy, integrated marketing, or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated success packaging large-scale consumer events, media sponsorships, or integrated marketing programs.
• Strong understanding of experiential marketing, branded content, cross-platform advertising, and integrated sponsorship solutions.
• Exceptional presentation, storytelling, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to influence and collaborate across a highly matrixed organization with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong analytical mindset with experience using performance insights to optimize sponsorship offerings.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities while delivering high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.
• This is a hybrid position based in New York, NY, requiring in-office attendance four days per week.

Benefits (What We Offer)

• Work with the Best: Collaborate with top-tier professionals across media, advertising, tech, fashion, lifestyle and publishing, shaping the future of these dynamic industries.
• Grow Your Skills: Unlock your potential with access to innovative training programs, immersive workshops and exclusive industry events.
• Work-Life Harmony: Enjoy the flexibility of hybrid work, empowering you to balance professional success with personal priorities.
• Foster Connection & Belonging: Join our Employee Resource Groups and help create a welcoming workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered.
• Wellness First: Prioritize your well-being with a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision insurance from Day 1.
• Plan for Your Financial Future: Enjoy competitive financial benefits, including a 401(k) plan with a generous company match.