Who We Are

30,000 products are launched every year, and 90% of them fail. Highlight is the first and only end-to-end agile product testing platform, enabling the efficient collection of scaled product performance data. Brands like Nestle, P&G, and Estee Lauder rely on Highlight for competitive benchmarking, pre-launch formulation testing, in-market product renovation, and more, to optimize product success. Highlight, launched in 2021, has seen runaway growth and scale, having tested hundreds of products at a fraction of the time and cost of traditional analog methods, and becoming the dominant SaaS platform in the product testing space. Highlight is a woman-owned, minority-owned startup on a mission to create better products for people and the planet. We’re a diverse and collaborative team committed to fostering an environment of innovation, impact, and growth.

Highlight is looking for an Event Marketing Specialist to assist in the planning, coordination and management of various small to mid sized B2B events and internal events (virtual and in-person). This entry-level role offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in event management, working alongside collaborative marketing and sales teams. The ideal candidate is highly organized, creative, and able to manage multiple projects while delivering high-quality results within tight deadlines.

Your Impact

Event Support: Assist in the planning, organization, and management of events, such as conferences, internal events, and customer engagement programs.
Event Communications: Draft event briefings and communications for internal teams and external stakeholders, both before and after the event.
Collaboration: Work with internal teams and external vendors to support project plans and ensure smooth coordination between all parties involved in the event.
Vendor Coordination: Assist in coordinating with external vendors such as venues, shipping, printing, and production companies to meet event requirements.
Budget Support: Assist in finalizing and reconciling event budgets by keeping detailed and organized receipt records.

About You

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, or related field.
Approximately 1-2 years of experience in marketing, event planning, or internships in related fields.
Proficient in using G-Suite applications including Docs, Sheets, and Slides. Proficient in using Canva. Familiarity with HubSpot is a plus.
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with attention to detail.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Basic understanding of event management and marketing principles.
Creative, proactive, and resourceful with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Highly interpersonal, capable of building trust and respect, and driven to succeed.
This is a remote position; however, candidates based in New York City, Chicago, or Austin are preferred but not required. Regardless of location, there will be some travel required to and from events.

Benefits

Health insurance (medical, dental, vision) with 100% of employee premiums covered
Unlimited PTO
Flexible, remote WFH culture
Access to the iconic Hearst Tower & its facilities in NYC (should you choose to ever be in person)
Based on previous experience and skillset, the starting salary range for this position: $75,000 - $95,000

You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. At Highlight, we know that diverse perspectives foster the innovation we need to be successful. We are committed to building a team that comes from a wide range of backgrounds - including but not limited to - race, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, religion, disability, and veteran status. If you’re someone who can think rigorously and isn’t afraid to challenge assumptions, join us.

Weve built a world-class team with decades of experience in the space. We’ve encountered the problems we’re trying to solve first hand and care deeply about making better products. We’ve been fortunate to raise a seed round from First Round Capital as well as experienced angels and insiders to help us further our mission. We’re also a passionate, capable, and empathetic team who live by our Humans First value. We have fun, we care about one another, and we’re all in on tacos.