# Lead Internal Events & Production Strategist

**Company:** [GitLab](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/gitlab)
**Location:** Remote
**Role:** Other
**Salary:** $139k – $235k/yr
**Skills:** Event Planning, event production, Project Management, Vendor Management, Budget Management, virtual event platforms, zoom events, AI Tools, internal communications, GitLab
**Posted:** 2026-07-29

> Lead the design, production, and delivery of internal events for a fully remote global workforce at GitLab, including company-wide assemblies, kick-offs, and hybrid summits. Requires experience producing large-scale events for 500+ people in distributed organizations, strong project management, and senior stakeholder partnership.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Design and lead GitLab’s internal events strategy, including company-wide assemblies, 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.

## Nice-to-Haves
- Interest in using AI tools to improve productivity, ideation, or event personalization.

## Compensation and Benefits
- Base salary range: $139,000 - $235,000 USD (United States only; does not include bonuses, equity, or benefits).
- 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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