Contract Event Manager

Role overview

This is a contract event operations role centered in the New York City area. The position is hourly and requires the flexibility to support both half-day and full-day events each week, including events in other U.S. and Canadian markets. Bisnow provides the full event calendar in advance, and willingness to travel for events is an important part of the job. The assignment is expected to run through June 2027, with a strong chance of becoming permanent. The role is based hybrid at 123 William Street, New York, NY 10038.

About the company

Bisnow is a B2B media platform focused on commercial real estate. The business brings CRE professionals together through industry news, large-scale events, marketing services, recruiting support, and sales tools designed to produce measurable business impact. The company reaches more than 1.7 million subscribers and hosts over 400 events per year across 47 markets in the United States, Canada, the UK, Ireland, and the Netherlands.

What you'll do

• Oversee on-site event coordination for live Bisnow events.
• Confirm venues, audio-visual needs, catering, and party rentals ahead of each event while working to tight deadlines.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with vendors and venue teams in target markets.
• Arrange and collect name tags and signage before the event, then prepare registration before attendees arrive.
• Transport signage and materials to the event location, handle setup, and ensure everything is removed safely after the event ends.
• Handle ticket requests and payments on-site using Bisnow's Square account.
• Support sponsoring clients throughout the event process so they feel informed and taken care of.
• Provide internal teams with event photos, videos, sponsor presentations, and related support for marketing, social media, and sales.
• Coordinate with rental vendors to set up stages, chairs, and AV equipment.
• Research competing conferences and help finalize event dates and times.
• Work in a fast-moving environment that suits energetic, collaborative event professionals.

What we're looking for

• 1 to 4 years of experience in live event coordination or event management.
• A self-directed, entrepreneurial approach with strong discipline, organization, and ambition.
• A positive, high-energy attitude and excellent communication skills.
• Comfort working closely with a fast-paced sales team.
• Reliable, adaptable, and willing to adjust to changing event needs.

Compensation and benefits

This is a competitive hourly contract opportunity. Bisnow also offers a broad benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance starting on the first day of the month after your start date, short- and long-term disability coverage that also covers maternity and paternity leave, a 401(k) profit-sharing plan, flexible spending account, health savings account, dependent care account, unlimited vacation days, 7 paid sick days, 9 paid holidays, a referral bonus program, and pet-friendly offices. Team culture is described as smart, driven, ambitious, kind, caring, and mindful, with little tolerance for unnecessary bureaucracy or toxic behavior.

Values and culture

Applicants are asked to review the company values before applying. The culture emphasizes curiosity, self-awareness, courage, consistency, discipline, kindness, strong communication, teamwork, accountability, inclusivity, and a drive to challenge the status quo. The organization highlights a commitment to fighting racism, gender bias, and all forms of inequality, and expects people to own mistakes, learn from them, and keep improving.

Work authorization

Sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must already be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and must not need employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future to continue working legally in the country.

AI in hiring

The employer may use artificial intelligence tools during recruiting to help review applications, analyze resumes, or check for inconsistencies in submission materials. These tools support the hiring team but do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people, and applicants can request more information about how their data is handled.