OpenAI

Events Manager, Brand & Communications

OpenAI
Posted 10/19/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $240,000 - $266,000 per yearWebsite
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Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in end-to-end event planning and execution, with a strong focus on guest experience and vendor management. Proficient in financial oversight, project management, and compliance with safety and security protocols.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Event Production ExperienceVendor CoordinationProject ManagementGuest Experience ManagementBudget Monitoring

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Plan and execute high-touch creator, press, and executive-facing events end to end
  • Own workstreams covering agency management, registration, guest experience, catering, production logistics, and onsite execution
  • Develop and maintain project timelines tracking milestones, deliverables, and deadlines
  • Source, negotiate, and coordinate with caterers, AV providers, and creative production teams
  • Ensure vendor adherence to OpenAI standards and compliance requirements
  • Oversee attendee registration and check-in processes
  • Manage pre- and post-event communications and outreach
  • Maintain financial records, monitor budgets, process invoices, and report expenditures versus budget targets
  • Collaborate with design, procurement, security, and other internal stakeholders
  • Implement and manage safety and security protocols and health-guideline compliance
  • Collect, analyze, and report event metrics, attendee feedback, and key learnings
  • Measure return on investment and inform future events

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 7+ years of event production experience
  • Experience managing end-to-end event planning, onsite execution, and post-event analysis
  • Experience leading guest experience and front-of-house operations for high-profile corporate events
  • Experience with vendor coordination and agency management
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Ability to remain polished under pressure
  • Excellent judgment
  • Strong hospitality mindset
  • Keen eye for details that create seamless, elevated event experiences
  • Passion for OpenAI’s mission
  • Ability to work from the San Francisco office three days per week
  • Ability to work onsite in San Francisco
  • Occasional travel required
  • Must be authorized to work in the country where the job is located

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Equity
  • Performance-related bonus(es) for eligible employees
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family
  • Employer contributions to Health Savings Accounts
  • Pre-tax accounts for Health FSA, Dependent Care FSA, and commuter expenses (parking and transit)
  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
  • Paid parental leave: up to 24 weeks for birth parents and 20 weeks for non-birthing parents
  • Paid medical and caregiver leave: up to 8 weeks
  • Flexible PTO for exempt employees
  • Up to 15 days annual PTO for non-exempt employees
  • 13+ paid company holidays
  • Multiple paid coordinated company office closures throughout the year
  • Paid sick or safe time
  • Mental health and wellness support
  • Employer-paid basic life and disability coverage
  • Annual learning and development stipend
  • Daily meals in offices
  • Meal delivery credits as eligible
  • Relocation support for eligible employees
  • Charitable donation matching
  • Wellness stipends
  • Overtime pay for non-exempt employees, consistent with applicable laws

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Hard Skills
Event PlanningOnsite ExecutionPost-Event AnalysisFinancial Record KeepingTimeline DevelopmentSafety Protocol ImplementationMetrics AnalysisCatering CoordinationAV CoordinationCreative Production Management
Soft Skills
Attention to DetailPolished Under PressureExcellent JudgmentStrong Hospitality Mindset
Industry Keywords
High-Touch EventsAgency ManagementGuest ExperienceCorporate EventsCompliance RequirementsHealth-Guideline ComplianceEvent MetricsReturn on Investment