Event Content Program Director

About The Company

Our client is a leading media company focused on transformative technology news and events. They provide deep context to help business leaders make smart decisions and stay on top of breaking news. Recognized as a media authority in AI, ML, and data, they also offer incisive coverage of the gaming industry. With more than 6 million unique monthly visitors and 12 million monthly page views, their events, newsletters, and articles provide new knowledge, perspectives, and connections. Their flagship events gather top-tier technical leaders and decision-makers in enterprises, AI, ML, and gaming.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an Event Content Program Director to join our client. You will be responsible for curating conference topics, securing and managing speakers, and ensuring a seamless event experience. While this role is remote, we prefer candidates based in the San Francisco Bay Area to facilitate better collaboration with the team and stakeholders.

What You'll Do

• Project manage event content, topics, and agenda from draft to execution
• Research and identify key players in the ecosystem and propose them as speakers
• Collect and manage speaker profile information
• Schedule and conduct prep calls for sessions, introducing speakers to moderators and other panelists
• Organize content templates and documentation
• Incorporate sponsored speakers seamlessly into the agenda
• Manage end-to-end speaker logistics
• Conduct market and competitor research for best practices and deep understanding of the tech and AI space
• Communicate 1-on-1 with high-profile speakers to expand on relevant topics for events
• Collaborate internally to understand event goals, audience, sponsor deliverables, and overall content strategy
  
  

What You Bring

• At least 3 years of events content program management experience, particularly in the tech conference space
• Deep knowledge of trends in AI, data, cloud, and other transformative technologies
• Proven track record of securing and managing high-profile speakers and creating compelling event content
• Ideally, a network of executives and representatives at top companies
• Strategic thinking to align event content with editorial focus and business goals
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong administrative and project management skills
• Ability to influence and articulate value in partnerships
• Passion for technology and its impact on business and society
• Preferably located in the San Francisco Bay Area
  
  

Key Success Drivers

• Staying on top of emerging tech trends and translate them into engaging event topics
• Excellent relationship-building abilities to work with C-level executives, industry experts, and internal stakeholders
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and multitasking abilities
• Collaborative work style with cross-functional teams
• Adaptable and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment
  
  

Why Join?

• Competitive salary: $120,000-$170,000 per year (negotiable based on experience and location)
• Performance-based bonuses: $20,000-$40,000 per year
• Comprehensive benefits: full medical benefits, 401(k), Stock options
• Work-life balance: unlimited PTO and flexible remote work environment
• Opportunity to work with a leading media authority in AI, ML, data and gaming
• Access to a network of top-tier executives and decision-makers
• Platform to influence the tech industry through content and events
• Collaborative and inclusive company culture
  
  

Interviewing Process

• Level 1: 30-min virtual interview with the Founder/CEO
• Level 2: 30-min virtual interview with the Chief Strategy Officer
• Level 3: 30-min interview with the Event Producer
• Reference and Background Checks: conducted after successful interviews
• Job Offer: provided to the selected candidate
  
  

We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or expression, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Compensation Range: $120K - $170K