Editorial Event Producer - Contract Opportunity

The role

You will work with the Executive Editor and live journalism team to produce a flagship global economic event. You will manage guest outreach, develop programming recommendations, and manage executive relationships.

What you will do

• Own outreach and booking for senior executives, government leaders and other high-profile prospective guests
• Identify contacts and pursue outreach across executive offices and communications teams
• Own outreach pipelines, leading follow-ups and updates to secure commitments
• Serve as an ambassador for Semafor regarding the event's editorial mission and value proposition
• Communicate with executive teams using verbal communication skills
• Lead pre-event editorial calls with executive teams to discuss programming
• Develop an understanding of each executive, their company, industry, and areas of expertise
• Apply editorial and strategic judgment to assess prospective guests and make programming recommendations

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• 7+ years in broadcast journalism, executive communications, event content or programming development, or related fields
• Demonstrated experience managing complex editorial programs across dozens of speakers and sessions
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to engage with senior-level executives
• Outstanding verbal and written communication
• Strongest organizational and time-management skills
• Knowledgeable about major business and economic trends
• Entrepreneurial drive
• Passion for the media industry and great journalism

Nice to have

• Candidates based in Washington, DC, or New York, NY

About the company

Semafor is a global news platform. It enables journalists to deliver reporting and insights in formats that ensure transparency.