Build and maintain strong relationships with industry-leading speakers, potential new entrants, partners and sponsors
Identify key themes and trends across the industry that translate into thoughtful, engaging and compelling conference agendas and live media formats
Seek out high-profile expert keynote speakers from within the industry as well as on the periphery
Explore innovative Event, Conferences and Live Media formats and structures that drive value for target participants
Focus on diversifying speaker lineups to be representative of a larger swath of the market, via age, gender, political viewpoints and geographic representation
Conduct focus groups for each event in the portfolio with key constituencies
Supports the development of new revenue streams and event platforms
Support the facilitation of research and validate new event ideas to increase the conference, event and live media portfolio and its financial performance
Lead the flawless execution of events along with event production team
Work across the Event, Conferences and Live Media group to collaborate and share best practices with peers, where appropriate

A four-year college degree is desired, preferably in Journalism or Business.
Candidate must possess strong writing ability and expertise in event development. Experience in banking and financial services, wealth management, mortgage, employee benefits and/or fintech industries required.
Experience with events and registration platforms is plus but not required.
Proficient in persuasive, clear, and concise writing and communication.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Willingness and ability to travel.

Content Programmer, Events and Live Media

Key skills