Account & Event Operations Manager

Account & Event Operations Manager Remote · EST/PST Overlap | Full-Time | Travel Required | ASAP Start About Artist and the Machine Artist and the Machine (AATM) is a global summit platform at the intersection of AI and Creativity . We bring together leading brand executives, artists, technologists, and creative agencies through highly curated enterprise experiences designed to shape conversations and drive the industry forward. We're evolving from a series of standout events into a year-round media and community brand, expanding across flagship summits, intimate dinners, digital products, and new geographies. Our 2026 calendar includes flagship summits in New York and Los Angeles, activations at major industry conferences such as Cannes Lions and Adweek, our Global Dinner Series, and year-round media spanning newsletters, podcasts, social, editorial, and virtual programming. Past stages have featured artists including Grimes and leaders from Adobe, Bloomberg, NVIDIA, and Lionsgate. Our 2026 partners include Adobe, Amazon, ElevenLabs, Luma, LTX, Epidemic Sound, Replit, FLORA, OpenArt, frog, Bria, Lovable, and Bloomberg. We're a small, senior, founder-led team that moves quickly and gives high ownership to people who can operate independently. About the Role We're looking for an Account & Event Operations Manager to own the day-to-day success of our sponsor relationships and help deliver the events and experiences that define AATM. From the moment a partnership is signed through activation, on-site delivery, recap, and renewal, you'll be the person making sure commitments are delivered, relationships stay strong, and the right people are in the room. You'll manage a portfolio of approximately 10 sponsors at any given time , acting as their trusted day-to-day partner while coordinating internally across programming, production, marketing, and leadership. This role combines account management, event operations, project management, and community building . It's ideal for someone who is exceptionally organized, naturally relationship-driven, comfortable working with senior stakeholders, and genuinely interested in the intersection of AI, creativity, technology, art, and culture. You will report directly to the Founder & CEO and work closely with the Producer, Programming Lead, Marketing Lead, and Account Executives. What You'll Do Sponsor & Account Management Own a portfolio of approximately 10 sponsor accounts from signed agreement through activation, recap, and renewal. Serve as the primary day-to-day contact for sponsors, building trusted and long-term relationships. Manage sponsor calls, agendas, follow-ups, action items, and ongoing communication. Track every sponsor commitment and deliverable, ensuring nothing falls through the cracks. Translate partner briefs and objectives into clear internal action plans. Coordinate with Production, Programming, Marketing, and Leadership to ensure sponsor expectations…