Executive Relations Manager, Events & Live Journalism (Contract)

The role

This role involves white-glove coordinating with VIP event participants including CEOs, C-Suite executives, government leaders and dignitaries. You will manage logistics and provide editorial and programming support for flagship live journalism events.

What you will do

• Serve as the dedicated point of contact for assigned high-touch speakers and participants
• Work directly with executives' teams to recommend program engagement, speaker topics, and overall agenda alignment
• Demonstrate sophisticated news judgment to support programming decisions
• Coordinate and help to build each participant's onsite schedule and agenda
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date tracking for each executive across platforms
• Create thorough briefings and materials as needed
• Work cross-functionally with editorial, content, events, and partner teams
• Serve as the on-site POC for executives at certain Semafor flagship events
• Attend weekly team meetings and provide timely updates
• Respond to all inbound executive communications within one business day

Required qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in strategic communications, corporate relations, executive engagement, client management, or related fields
• Demonstrated track record of building high-level relationships with C-suite executives
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to earn immediate trust with executive offices
• Outstanding verbal and written communication
• Strong independent work ethic and organizational skills
• Editorial fluency and knowledge of major business trends

Nice to have

• Preference to candidates based in Washington DC or New York

About the company

Semafor is a global news platform. It aims to enable world-class journalists to deliver reporting and insights with rigor in formats that ensure transparency.