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PLASTICS (Plastics Industry Association) · 1 day ago

Senior Manager, Content Programming

DC-Baltimore Area

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$81K/yr - $101K/yr

3+ years exp

PLASTICS is a purpose-driven organization supporting the entire plastics supply chain. The Senior Manager, Content Programming is responsible for developing and curating content for trade shows and educational events, ensuring that programming reflects industry needs and trends.

ManufacturingPlastics and Rubber ManufacturingRecyclingSupply Chain Management

Responsibilities

Identify and curate industry-relevant themes, topics, and speakers for all educational programs

Support the development of a multi-event content strategy aligned with member interests, industry trends, and organizational priorities

Manage the submission, review, and selection of session proposals and speaker requests to ensure high-quality, engaging programming

Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as Marketing & Events and Sustainability to align content themes with delivery formats and ensure cohesive programming across events

Maintain a content calendar and speaker pipeline to ensure coverage of priority topics and diverse representation

Track and coordinate assigned content-related costs, including speaker fees and travel, to support accurate budget forecasting and reporting

Serve as the primary liaison for member companies regarding content and speaker opportunities

Build and maintain relationships with industry experts, thought leaders, and potential speakers

Attend external industry events to identify trends and expand the speaker network

Interview and vet speakers to ensure alignment with content themes and audience needs

Coordinate with Marketing & Events teams on speaker logistics including travel, bios, AV needs, and session formats

Support speakers throughout planning and onsite execution to ensure continuity and quality

Ensure consistent outreach to companies across all events to streamline engagement

Work with NPE and Marketing & Events teams to support smaller activations within larger events such as networking lounges, innovation showcases, and speaker meet-and-greets

Contribute ideas that enhance attendee engagement and reinforce event themes

Ensure activations reflect member interests and support the educational and networking goals of events

Manage the NPE Content Committee, including agendas, minutes, materials, and strategic guidance

Participate in planning committees for other events, providing content expertise and speaker recommendations

Prepare materials such as presentation slides, speaker proposals, and content strategy updates

Provide regular progress updates to internal stakeholders and event planning committees

Maintain documentation in project management tools to track speaker outreach, content development, and committee deliverables

Ensure cross-functional teams have up-to-date information to support seamless collaboration and execution

Qualification

Content Strategy DevelopmentSpeaker Engagement ManagementProject Management ToolsEvent Management ExperienceIndustry Knowledge (Plastics)Customer Service SkillsMicrosoft Office KnowledgeWritten Communication SkillsVerbal Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsEmotional Intelligence

Required

Bachelor's degree in business administration, marketing, communications, a related field, or equivalent work experience

A minimum of three years' experience in a similar or related content, and event programming position preferably in a trade association

Proven ability to translate industry trends into compelling educational content

Written and verbal communications skills with diverse stakeholder audiences

Self-motivated with attention to detail, problem-solving, organizational, emotional intelligence, and interpersonal skills

Ability to prioritize and work on a variety of projects simultaneously and adjust to changing priorities, meet deadlines, and deliver results

Ability to work well autonomously and collectively to build consensus

Ability to provide customer service to internal and external stakeholders

An earnest work ethic and dedication to the collective success of the organization in service of our membership

A commitment to promoting and working in an inclusive and diverse environment with a variety of colleagues from multiple backgrounds

Demonstrate a commitment to embody and uphold PLASTICS' core values of ethics, unity, impact, optimism, and innovation in all interactions and responsibilities

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications

Ability to travel (<20%)

Preferred

Experience in the plastics, plastics-related sectors, manufacturing, and/or sustainability preferred

Experience managing speaker outreach and engagement across multiple programs

Experience with project management tools (e.g., Airtable)

Experience with event management, floor planning management platforms, and customer relationship management tools (e.g., iMIS, Map Your Show, and Hubspot) is a plus

Experience with committee management is a plus