• design and execute a strategic events program spanning both key industry events and Gracenote “owned” experiences • be the global events lead for Gracenote • own the end‑to‑end strategy, planning and execution of Gracenote’s events program • develop an annual events plan that aligns to business objectives, commercial priorities and product launches • lead cross‑functional planning for each event, partnering with various teams • collaborate closely with the Nielsen corporate events organization on calendars, sponsorships, shared vendor relationships, best practices and measurement • own event experience design for Gracenote • manage all logistics for Gracenote’s participation in events • work with Sales and Marketing Operations to design pre‑event and post‑event campaigns • develop event performance dashboards and recaps • support Gracenote executives and spokespeople with event preparation • build and maintain a scalable playbook for both industry and owned events • cultivate strong relationships with key external partners and negotiate contracts