G&G executes a range of events, from VIP cocktail parties to international sporting weekends. The Senior Events Manager leads the planning and execution of G&G events at the highest level, owning event budgets, vendor relationships, and cross-team logistics from concept through post-event wrap-up. The ideal candidate has a deep understanding of the G&G brand, is highly creative, and is highly organized.

This position reports to G&G’s Events Director and is based at our office in Charleston, South Carolina.


Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Partner cross-functionally with the Creative, Sales, and Marketing teams to plan and execute G&G events at the highest level

• Own the logistical components of event execution, including budgets, timelines, and vendor payments

• Develop event design concepts and mood boards in partnership with the design team

• Stay current on Southern culture, culinary, design, and event trends to keep G&G’s programming distinctive and on-brand

• Lead vendor research, contracting, and communications (rentals, florals, photography, catering, music, venues)

• Conduct site visits and evaluate venues for upcoming events

• Manage sponsor and brand partner relationships, ensuring activations align with event goals and G&G’s brand standards

• Manage event ticketing strategy and platform administration, including pricing 

• Lead talent communications and agreements (hosts, chefs, mixologists, musicians)

• Own guest communications from save-the-date through day-of logistics

• Coordinate travel and lodging for staff, executives, talent, and clients

• Ensure risk management, permitting, insurance, and safety compliance across all events

• Concept and project manage all event collateral (menus, itineraries, signage, place cards)

• Build and maintain run-of-show documents for staff, clients, partners, and vendors

• Lead post-event wrap-up, including recap meetings, vendor and talent follow-up, and guest thank-yous

• Collaborate with the marketing team to concept new event ideas and sponsorship extensions


Job requirements include:

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 6-8 years of event production experience

• Entrepreneurial spirit with a passion for events and Southern culture, and a finger on the pulse of emerging lifestyle and hospitality trends

• Creative and self-motivated, with a demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and execute detail-heavy projects

• Willingness to travel to events throughout the country

• Able to work well in a fast-paced team environment and present a professional demeanor

• Proficient with Microsoft Office; experience with InDesign and Photoshop a plus


For immediate consideration, please email your resume and statement of interest to [email protected]

Garden & Gun Magazine, LLC is a lifestyle brand anchored by its award-winning national magazine, Garden & Gun, that covers the best of the South, including the sporting culture, the food, the music, the art, the literature, the people and their ideas. With a national audience of 3.5 million, the magazine has won numerous awards for its journalism, design, and overall excellence. The publication was launched in the spring of 2007. The company and editorial team are headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, with advertising sales offices across the United States.

Garden & Gun Magazine, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer in all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, and placement.