Brand Activation and Event Manager

Who we are  

Help us shape the future of photography! At Capture One we provide photographers with the most powerful tools to capture, edit and collaborate and bring their visions to life. We’re uncompromising about image quality, speed and reliability. Capture One consistently gives photographers the best tethered workflow in the industry, making it intuitive and efficient, unparalleled image quality, true-to-life color processing, and precise editing and flexible collaboration tools letting you work from anywhere and with anyone.  

Can you imagine seeing your software being used for a huge photoshoot fashion cover, famous athletic brands, actors, famous singers photo shootings or even brands that you love and use every day? Our love of imaging translates into empowering our ever-growing community of over 250,000 photographers around the world. 

Yeah, that’s Capture One, that’s who we are. Cool, huh. 

As we continuously drive for growth and plan to expand our team, we are looking for a highly driven and achievement-orientated Brand Activation & Event Manager to be part of our team. 

The Role 

Are you a highly organized, execution-focused marketing professional with a passion for bringing go-to-market strategies to life through events and activations? Do you thrive in a hands-on role where you can make an immediate impact? If so, this is your opportunity to lead Capture One’s GTM execution and brand presence across North America in the photography industry.

We’re looking for a Brand Activation & Event Manager (US) to drive the implementation and execution of GTM activations and events, ensuring Capture One is positioned for success in the photography industry. This role will be responsible for planning and executing brand activations, trade shows, product launches, and industry events, while also supporting broader marketing initiatives such as content localization, partnerships, and campaign execution.

You’ll report to the Commercial Director of North America, working closely with the Head of Brand Activation (UK) and the global marketing team based out of Europe. As the on-the-ground lead, you will ensure that Capture One’s GTM activations are flawlessly executed, collaborating with internal teams, external partners, and vendors to create high-impact experiences that engage our audience.

This role requires working cross-functionally with an international team, ensuring consistency in messaging and execution while adapting strategies to the North American market. In terms of travel, the role requires 30-40% travel during peak seasons, including opportunities for international trips to Europe for onboarding and quarterly business meetings.

This position is ideal for a detail-oriented, hands-on marketer with expertise in event execution, brand activations, and GTM strategy implementation. If you’re ready to take ownership of high-profile events and activations while contributing to broader marketing efforts, we’d love to hear from you!

What you will do 

• Execute brand activations in the US, ensuring alignment with global brand strategy and objectives.
• Plan and manage brand events, including trade shows, pop-ups, partner collaborations, and sponsorships.
• Oversee on-site event execution, ensuring seamless setup, engagement, and brand representation.
• Coordinate logistics, vendors, and promotional materials for high-impact brand activations.
• Develop partnerships & influencer collaborations, working with photographers, content creators, and industry leaders.
• Support digital brand activations, assisting with localized messaging and capturing event content for social media.
• Manage budgets, timelines, and reporting to optimize brand activation performance.

What we are looking for 

• 4+ years of experience in brand activation, event marketing, or experiential marketing, ideally within photography, creative software, or premium brand industries.
• Passion for photography & creative communities – You understand photographers, content creators, and creative professionals, engaging with them authentically.
• Event & activation expertise – Strong background in event planning, logistics, and on-site execution to ensure seamless activations.
• Partnership & influencer engagement – Experience collaborating with brand ambassadors, content creators, and industry partners to enhance brand visibility.
• Project management & execution – Proven ability to manage budgets, timelines, vendors, and multiple moving parts while delivering high-quality activations.
• Strong communication & collaboration skills – Ability to build relationships across internal marketing teams, external partners, and cross-functional teams.
• Problem-solver & quick thinker – Stay calm under pressure, adapt to changes, and handle challenges during live events with ease.
• Flexibility & travel readiness – Willingness to travel frequently within the U.S. to execute activations, attend industry events, and support marketing initiatives as well as quarterly trips to Europe

Why you will like it at Capture One  

Our Company Values make Capture One special.  

• Win as one team: Make things happen together. Working together is when the magic really happens.  

• Empower photographers: Letting image makers work less and create more. We want photographers to do more of what they love, whether that’s on or off set. 

• Embrace diversity: Different cultures, languages, and passions thriving under one roof. We are an equal opportunity employer; we welcome diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.   

• Take ownership: Use your expertise and feel good doing it. Being from Copenhagen, Denmark, we’re all about the Scandinavian mindset. Take initiative. Be autonomous. Feel like you own your craft. And feel satisfied doing it.  

And there is more...  

• Flexibility & Work-Life Balance – Enjoy a hybrid work model in our brand-new NYC office, combining in-office collaboration with remote flexibility
• Industry Engagement & Travel – Get hands-on experience at trade shows, workshops, and industry events, connecting with top creatives
• Competitive Benefits Package – We offer company-paid health insurance to support your well-being, and 401K plan
• Generous Paid Time Off – Recharge and enjoy life outside of work with 4 weeks of paid PTO because we believe in work-life balance
• Top notch hardware equipment 

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $100.000 – $130.000. 

Join us in our exciting journey and help us making a lasting impact across North America!