Events Producer
Whatnot
Administration
San Francisco, CA, USA · Los Angeles, CA, USA · New York, NY, USA
Location
New York, NY; Los Angeles, CA; San Francisco, CA
Employment Type
Full time
Location Type
Remote
Department
Marketing
Compensation
- Estimated Base Salary $126K – $140K • Offers Equity
The salary or hourly rate range may be inclusive of several levels that would be applicable to the position. Final salary or hourly rate will be based on a number of factors including, level, relevant prior experience, skills, and expertise. This range is only inclusive of base salary or hourly rate, not benefits or equity.
🚀 Join the Future of Commerce with Whatnot!
Whatnot is the largest livestream shopping platform in North America and Europe to buy, sell, and discover the things you love. Whether it's trading cards, fashion, electronics, or live plants, our sellers are building real businesses across hundreds of categories. We're building live commerce at a scale that's never been done in the West, and there's no playbook to copy. The people here are shaping how an entirely new industry develops.
As a remote co-located team, we're inspired by our values and anchored in hubs across the US, UK, Ireland, Poland, Germany, and Australia. We move fast, stay close to our users, and focus on the work that drives the most impact.
We're one of the fastest growing marketplaces and were recently named the #1 Best Startup Employer in America by Forbes. Check out the latest Whatnot updates on our news and engineering blogs and join us as we enable anyone to turn their passion into a business and bring people together through commerce.
Events Producer (Tradeshows & Experiential)
Events are core to how Whatnot builds and strengthens our seller community. From iconic industry conferences and hobbyist conventions to our own experiences, live events create opportunities to connect directly with the resellers, brands, and enthusiasts who become some of the platform’s most successful sellers – or those who already are shaping the future of commerce with us.
We’re looking for an Events Producer to own and execute a portfolio of high-impact tradeshows and experiential activations. You will ensure every activation delivers a consistent, compelling, and measurable brand experience.
This role blends strategic thinking with hands-on execution, requiring someone who can zoom out to define the “why” while also diving deep into the “how.” You’ll be a true event chameleon, someone who can seamlessly shift from managing operations behind the scenes to engaging directly with sellers and partners on the show floor.
💻 Role
Tradeshow Strategy & Planning
Own a portfolio of mid-sized events aligned to demand generation and category priorities
Evaluate and recommend events based on ROI, audience relevance, and competitive landscape
Partner with Category Marketing, Creative, Sales, and Account management to define goals, messaging, branding, and staffing.
Event Execution & Production
Lead end-to-end execution of tradeshows and activations, including booth design, fabrication, AV, shipping, and on-site operations
Manage vendors and agencies: sourcing, negotiation, contracts, and delivery against brand standards
Assist the sales team in manning the floor during busy times and be able to credibly talk about Whatnot and live shopping
Build and manage detailed Run of Show documentation and lead on-site execution
Program Design & Operations
Translate creative concepts into executable production plans
Own production timelines, sequencing, and logistics from planning through strike
Lead on-site coordination, including staff scheduling, briefing, and training
Troubleshoot technical and operational issues in real time
Logistics & Systems
Own and scale the “Booth-in-a-Box” logistics and checkout process
Build and manage inventory systems for event assets, swag, and seller kits
Lead ordering, shipping, and fulfillment for all IRL events
Develop repeatable processes to improve efficiency and consistency
Budgeting & Event Ownership
Build and manage budgets for mid-sized events
Track estimates vs. actuals and proactively manage variances
Identify risks early and adjust scope, vendors, or plans as needed
Serve as logistics/production lead for mid-sized events and support large scale events
👋 You
Event Production Expertise: 4-7 years experience with tradeshow logistics, vendors, and on-site execution
Strategic + Tactical Mindset: You understand both the “why” behind events and the “how” to execute them
Figure-It-Out Operator: You have a track record of navigating ambiguity and solving problems independently
Own Everything & Nothing: cross-functional collaboration and the ability to flex up or down based on the needs of the specific event will be paramount
Experimental Marketing Chops: you instinctively put yourself in the attendee’s shoes, designing experiences that resonate and elevate the brand
Technical Fluency: Strong understanding of event tech/AV setups; able to troubleshoot independently (OBS experience a plus)
Operational Excellence: Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple complex projects simultaneously
Process Builder: Experience creating scalable systems (inventory, logistics, playbooks) from the ground up
Travel Bug: This role will be attending a good amount of IRL events throughout the year, both US and internal (a valid passport is required)
Budget Ownership: Comfortable managing budgets, tradeoffs, and ROI
🎁 Benefits
Flexible Time off Policy and Company-wide Holidays (including a spring and winter break)
Health Insurance options including Medical, Dental, Vision
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Work From Home Support
Home office setup allowance
Monthly allowance for cell phone and internet
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Care benefits
Monthly allowance on both food and wellness
Annual allowance towards Childcare
Lifetime benefit for family planning, such as adoption or fertility expenses
Retirement; 401k offering for Traditional and Roth accounts in the US (employer match up to 4% of base salary) and Pension plans internationally
Monthly allowance to dogfood the app
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Parental Leave
16 weeks of paid parental leave + one month gradual return to work *company leave allowances run concurrently with country leave requirements which take precedence.
💛 EOE
Whatnot is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, parental status, disability status, or any other status protected by local law. We believe that our work is better and our company culture is improved when we encourage, support, and respect the different skills and experiences represented within our workforce.
Compensation Range: $126K - $140K