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SEMAFOR · 2 months ago

Editorial Event Producer

Washington, DC

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

7+ years exp

Semafor is a global news platform aimed at providing trustworthy reporting in an increasingly complex world. The Editorial Event Producer will collaborate with the Executive Editor and live journalism team to create and manage editorial event concepts, ensuring impactful high-quality events through innovative thinking and strong speaker engagement.

InternetMedia and EntertainmentNews

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Directly end-to-end manage the event editorial process across research, concepting, and booking for assigned events and play a lead contributor role across each of Semafor’s marquee summits

Draft event editorial frameworks and session descriptions, aligning with Semafor’s editorial goals

Identify, research, and target compelling, diverse speakers and drive outreach with persistence, creativity, and diplomacy to secure participation from high-profile and hard-to-reach individuals

Manage all stages of the speaker process — from research and invitations to confirmations, pre-event briefings, and day-of management

Lead the development of briefing materials for Semafor’s editorial moderators, including logistical details and suggested questions

Serve as the lead speaker wrangler and show manager during events, managing arrival schedules, green rooms, AV preparations, and stage flow

Maintain a deep rolodex of professional relationships in the business, policy/political, and communications arenas to support high-profile speaker bookings and foster ongoing engagement for future events

Qualification

Event content developmentBroadcast journalism experienceSpeaker managementInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsEntrepreneurial drivePassion for mediaEconomic trends

Required

A Bachelor's degree is required

7+ years in broadcast journalism, event content or programming development, or related fields

Demonstrated experience managing complex editorial programs across dozens of speakers and sessions

Exceptional interpersonal skills and proven ability to engage confidently with senior-level executives

Outstanding verbal and written communication, including the ability to craft compelling invitations and executive briefs

Strongest organizational and time-management skills, adept at juggling multiple relationship streams

Knowledgeable about major business and economic trends, along with skills to translate them into mainstage moments and other convenings for executives, with assistance from the editorial team

An entrepreneurial drive grounded in an eagerness to learn and grow alongside the company as it continues to scale and evolve

Passion for the media industry and great journalism

Benefits

Unlimited PTO

Medical

Dental

Vision

Short & long-term disability

Flexible spending

Health savings accounts

Life insurance

401(k)

Pre-Tax commuter benefits

Company

SEMAFOR

Global news media company

Founded in 2022

New York, New York, USA

51-200 employees

https://www.semafor.com

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