Lead Internal Events, Production Strategist

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Job Description:

  • Design and lead GitLab’s internal events strategy, including company-wide assemblies, ask me anything (AMA) sessions, Company Kick-Off, virtual gatherings, and occasional in-person summits.
  • Own the full event lifecycle, from concept development and budgeting through logistics, production, delivery, and post-event analysis.
  • Build scalable, accessible, and inclusive event experiences for a globally distributed workforce across all time zones.
  • Partner with Executive Communications, the Executive Group, senior leaders, People Business Partners, and cross-functional teams to align programming with company priorities and engagement goals.
  • Manage external vendors, production agencies, platform partners, creative projects, and internal event budgets with a focus on quality, cost-effective delivery, and return on investment.
  • Produce high-quality team member stories with agency partners for use in the Loop and internal events.
  • Define and track event success measures, using data and team member feedback to improve future experiences.
  • Explore event technologies and formats, including AI-powered tools, virtual platforms, and hybrid experiences, and use Internal Communications channels to build awareness and extend event storytelling.

Requirements:

  • Experience planning and producing large-scale, complex internal events for audiences of more than 500 people, ideally within a distributed or remote-first organization.
  • Experience in corporate events, team member experience, internal communications, or a related function.
  • Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple high-visibility events while maintaining attention to detail.
  • Clear communication and confidence partnering with and presenting to senior leaders.
  • Experience managing event budgets and working with external production vendors and agencies.
  • Familiarity with virtual and hybrid event platforms, such as Zoom Events, and an interest in using AI tools to improve productivity, ideation, or event personalization.
  • Ability to use GitLab, or willingness to learn and adopt GitLab tools as part of your daily work.
  • A self-directed, proactive approach suited to a high-autonomy, asynchronous environment, along with empathy for remote team member experiences and connection across differences.

Benefits:

  • Benefits to support your health, finances, and well-being
  • Flexible Paid Time Off
  • Team Member Resource Groups
  • Equity Compensation & Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Growth and Development Fund
  • Parental leave
  • Home office support
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