Margot Hutchings is a Los Angeles-based event marketing and project manager with expertise in launching, growing, and revitalizing internationally recognized brands through experiential marketing, branded content, and custom partnerships. Most recently, she served as the Associate Director of Event Marketing for People Magazine and Entertainment Weekly, where she executed major branding and sponsorship events such as the SAG Awards Afterparty in 2024 and 2025, the Grammy House, and various programs for Comic-Con, Sundance, and TIFF. Throughout her career, Margot has operated as a high-level consultant and lead for major agencies and media houses, including Digitas and Time Inc. While at Time Inc., she developed and executed over 70 branding events annually for prestigious titles like TIME, Sports Illustrated, and Fortune, managing P&L for budgets ranging from $500 to $2 million. Her portfolio includes the production of iconic gatherings such as the TIME 100 Gala, the White House Correspondents' Dinner weekend, and the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit launch.

Margot Hutchings

Margot Hutchings is a Los Angeles-based event marketing and project manager with expertise in launching, growing, and revitalizing internationally recognized brands through experiential marketing, branded content, and custom partnerships. Most recently, she served as the Associate Director of Event Marketing for People Magazine and Entertainment Weekly, where she executed major branding and sponsorship events such as the SAG Awards Afterparty in 2024 and 2025, the Grammy House, and various programs for Comic-Con, Sundance, and TIFF. Throughout her career, Margot has operated as a high-level consultant and lead for major agencies and media houses, including Digitas and Time Inc. While at Time Inc., she developed and executed over 70 branding events annually for prestigious titles like TIME, Sports Illustrated, and Fortune, managing P&L for budgets ranging from $500 to $2 million. Her portfolio includes the production of iconic gatherings such as the TIME 100 Gala, the White House Correspondents' Dinner weekend, and the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit launch.

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Margot Hutchings is a Los Angeles-based event marketing and project manager with expertise in launching, growing, and revitalizing internationally recognized brands through experiential marketing, branded content, and custom partnerships. Most recently, she served as the Associate Director of Event Marketing for People Magazine and Entertainment Weekly, where she executed major branding and sponsorship events such as the SAG Awards Afterparty in 2024 and 2025, the Grammy House, and various programs for Comic-Con, Sundance, and TIFF.
Throughout her career, Margot has operated as a high-level consultant and lead for major agencies and media houses, including Digitas and Time Inc. While at Time Inc., she developed and executed over 70 branding events annually for prestigious titles like TIME, Sports Illustrated, and Fortune, managing P&L for budgets ranging from $500 to $2 million. Her portfolio includes the production of iconic gatherings such as the TIME 100 Gala, the White House Correspondents’ Dinner weekend, and the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit launch.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Associate Director, Event Marketing at Time Inc.
February 1, 2004 - April 1, 2013
Led and collaborated with senior executives to execute client strategies for external and internal live events and projects for a global media company. Created content, analyzed programs, planned communications, and managed production budgets; renegotiated contracts. Vetted vendors, production houses and freelance crews; oversaw timelines and budgets while delivering operational excellence. Implemented new CRM and processing systems to aggregate event data; built client relationships and cross-functional teams.
Associate Director, Event Marketing Lead at DIGITAS
March 1, 2014 - November 1, 2015
Worked with senior executive teams to execute client strategies, projects and logistics for external and internal live events and projects for a global marketing and technology company. Content creation, program analysis, communications planning, website and event design, audience development, production budgets, research, and contract negotiations. Vetting and management of outside vendors, production houses and freelance crews; overseeing production timelines, quality issues and budgets. Implemented CRM systems to aggregate event data.
Freelance Project Management & Event Marketing Consultant at Independent Contractor / Freelance
November 1, 2015 - Present
Spearheaded strategic and operational planning for virtual and live events, partnerships and marketing programs. Built dashboards, budgets, client relations, sourcing and on-site logistics with on-site crews and vendors; delivered under budget and aligned with client needs.
Associate Director, Event Marketing at People Magazine & Entertainment Weekly (People In C.)
September 1, 2023 - October 1, 2025
Full-time event producer; executed branding and sponsorship events for the outlets and their advertising clients. Delivered on-brand experiences under budget, developed partnerships and managed events for award shows and campaigns; collaborated with in-house and client teams to ensure aligned messaging.
Associate Director, Event Marketing Lead at Time Inc.
February 1, 2004 - April 1, 2013
Led events and programs for Time Inc., working with senior executive teams to execute client strategies, projects and logistics for external and internal live events and campaigns for a global marketing and technology company. Managed event production from site selection and contract negotiation to invitations, signage, AV, branding, transportation, catering and guest lists. Liaised between client and internal teams (sales, marketing, editorial, PR) on brand messaging and collateral. Organized media campaigns, researched partnerships to maximize exposure, and trained and oversaw event staff. Major events included TIME 100 Gala and Fortune's Forty Under 40.
Associate Director, Event Marketing at People Magazine & Entertainment Weekly (People Inc.)
September 1, 2023 - October 1, 2025
Full-time event producer in LA office, executing branding and custom sponsorship events for outlets and advertising clients; consistently delivered under budget with client praise.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Communication, Concentration in Public Relations at Boston University, College of Communications
January 11, 2030 - May 5, 2026
Bachelor of Science in Communications, concentration in Public Relations at Boston University, College of Communications
January 11, 2030 - May 5, 2026

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services