Head of EventsJoin to apply for the Head of Events role at Black & White Zebra.Base Pay RangeCA$200,000.00/yr – CA$250,000.00/yrAbout the RoleBlack & White Zebra (BWZ) operates 15+ professional‑development publications with 500k+ unique monthly visitors. We are building a world‑class events business to match our digital presence, and we need a founding Head of Events to create, launch, and scale this new division from scratch. You will design the event portfolio, execute marquee events, and build the systems and team that scale the business across in‑person, virtual, and hybrid formats.Events will complement our publications, generating high‑value content, growing our audience, strengthening editorial authority, and fueling sponsorship opportunities. You will own a vision that is deeply integrated with our media brands while leveraging the capital, resources, and cross‑functional support of an established media company.What You'll Be Doing (Responsibilities)Build the BusinessDefine the event strategy, portfolio, calendar, and revenue model.Determine the role of in‑person, virtual, and hybrid formats within the strategy.Own P&L;, pricing, budgeting, forecasting, and revenue targets.Develop concepts aligned with editorial and brand priorities.Identify high‑ROI opportunities across formats, verticals, and geographies.Ensure events amplify publications and strengthen brand authority.Build the long‑term vision for a scalable, profitable event business.Run The ShowLead end‑to‑end execution of marquee and secondary events.Build repeatable workflows and technical infrastructure for all formats at scale.Shape programming that delivers insight, authority, and must‑attend value.Oversee logistics: run‑of‑show, AV, production, venues, vendors, staff.Deliver commercial outcomes: ticket sales, sponsorship revenue,



audience growth.Implement QA processes and elevate execution with finishing touches.Drive attendee advocacy, referrals, repeat attendance, and organic buzz.Ensure events generate high‑value content assets.Manage cross‑functional alignment: Marketing → demand; Sales → sponsorship; Editorial → content.Scale the SystemHire, build, and lead a high‑performing events team.Build SOPs, frameworks, templates, and planning rhythms.Implement tools for coordination, project management, communication, accuracy, and reporting.Improve throughput without sacrificing quality or profitability.Build a culture of performance, experimentation, ownership, and improvement.Ensure events become a predictable, scalable engine for content, audience, and revenue.Who You AreA hybrid GM + operator with extensive experience leading event strategy, operations, programming, and commercialization – ideally in media, SaaS, B2B information, or professional communities.Ability to turn events into content engines that produce interviews, insights, editorial assets, and video.Proven experience building and scaling year‑one events and expanding them into a full‑business.Experience owning P&L;, designing revenue models, and improving margins.Portfolio spanning conferences, summits, retreats, leadership dinners, meetups – ideally tradeshows or festivals.Experience designing for both small ( 1,000) audiences.Strong programming instincts for senior executive audiences, including securing high‑calibre speakers.Experience hiring,



coaching, and scaling high‑performing teams with strong standards.Skilled collaborator across marketing, sales, editorial, brand, and production.Commercially sharp, brand‑driven, deeply organized – obsessed with delivering must‑attend, high‑NPS experiences.Nice to HavesMedia or B2B publishing experience.Robust speaker / sponsor network.Global event operations.Membership community experience.Salary StatementThis full‑time position is available as either a remote or hybrid role (depending on location), with an annual salary in the range of $200,000 to $250,000 CAD for candidates based in Canada. Salary ranges are a guide and may vary for candidates outside Canada or at different seniority levels. In addition to annual salary, full‑time employees are eligible for a discretionary bonus and a comprehensive benefits package.About UsBlack & White Zebra is a rapidly growing, independent media tech company headquartered in Vancouver, B.C. We operate a portfolio of 15+ digital publications that help millions of people succeed at work. Our brands cover thought leadership for executives across project management, people management, product management, tech, marketing, and more.We are committed to our mission of creating a playbook for the future of work and empowering communities to create it with us.Diversity, Equity & InclusionBlack & White Zebra is an equal‑opportunity employer and considers all candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, marital status, military or veteran’s status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected category.Seniority LevelNot ApplicableEmployment TypeFull‑timeJob FunctionManagement and ManufacturingIndustriesTechnology, Information and Media#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Head Of Events - C$200,000 - C$250,000 A Year (Toronto)
🏢 Black & White Zebra
📍 Toronto