Event Manager (Parental Leave Cover)
Stories have the power to make the ordinary extraordinary. They help us think bigger, see beyond ourselves, and deepen our connection with others.
As one of the world’s leading audiobook and e-book streaming platforms, Storytel brings unlimited listening to millions of users across 25 markets. Driven by our purpose “Leading the future of storytelling, we move the world through stories”, Storytel Group inspires and entertains people around the world by blending innovation with tradition. We bring stories to life across various formats for everyone to discover. Anytime. Anywhere.
Ready for your next chapter? We’re looking for an Event Manager to join the local Sweden team in Stockholm!
About the role
As Event Manager Sweden, you will manage a broad event portfolio ranging from major external productions to internal team gatherings. Key responsibilities include orchestrating the prestigious Storytel Awards and managing our comprehensive presence at the Gothenburg Book Fair.
Your main responsibilities will include:
End-to-end event management: Lead project groups, manage budgets, and coordinate on-site execution for events big and small as well as follow up.
Vendor Relations: Act as the main contact for agencies and suppliers, handling orders and establishing strategic collaborations.
Innovation: Proactively identify opportunities to elevate our brand through new and engaging event concepts.
About the team
Team Sweden drives Storytel’s presence in the Swedish market, a cross-functional group spanning Marketing, PR, and Events, collaborating to oversee all local brand activations and campaigns.
About you
To be successful in this role, we believe that you are a seasoned event professional with a proven track record in both physical and digital activations. You are a visionary doer: capable of conceptualizing grand ideas and possessing the discipline to execute them. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and excel at aligning diverse stakeholders.
We also think that you tick the following boxes:
Fluent in Swedish and English, both written and spoken.
Strong understanding of how events interact with the wider marketing mix, including PR and Social Media.
Proven experience producing both large and small events, across physical, digital, and hybrid formats.
Exceptional communication and coordination skills, with a strong ability to manage diverse stakeholders.
Join a world of stories
At Storytel, we’re a team of creative story lovers who thrive on collaboration and new ideas. Our workplace is friendly, dynamic, and full of opportunities to experiment and make an impact. We believe in trust, flat hierarchies, and empowering you to grow with us.
Does this sound like your next story? Simply fill out the application form and share your CV or LinkedIn profile – no cover letter needed. Answer a few questions, and you’re all set.
- Team
- Commercial
- Locations
- Stockholm
Stockholm
Workplace
The Storytel culture in 3 words?
Trusting, Collaborative, Innovative.
Number of orange headphones?
Thousands.
Times we celebrate?
Whenever we have something to celebrate. It could be the launch of a Storytel Original, a great cross functional collaboration or a housewarming party. We like to celebrate - preferably with cake.
About Storytel
Storytel is one of the world’s leading audiobook and ebook streaming services and offers unlimited listening. Storytel is a digital platform provider as well as a comprehensive publishing group. The streaming business area offers subscriptions for audiobooks and e-books under the Storytel and Mofibo brands. Storytel’s publishing business area is carried out through the publishing houses Norstedts, Massolit, StorySide, Printz Publishing, People’s Press, Rabén & Sjögren, B.Wahlströms, Gummerus, Lind & CO and more.
Storytel operates in 25+ markets around the globe and is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden.