Briefing Coordinator, Live Journalism

The role

You will support flagship live journalism events by preparing journalists, speakers, and attendees for the Silicon Valley & The World convening. You will collaborate with content, programming, and events teams to develop briefing materials and research.

What you will do

• Compile and synthesize complex logistical information.
• Draft, format, and distribute briefing packets for VIP speakers, moderators, and attendees.
• Research key talking points and gather speaker and attendee biographies.
• Support Semafor’s events team with other duties as required in preparation for the event.

Required qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in journalism, communications, Capitol Hill, or executive assistance in a high-velocity environment
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Impeccable judgment
• Comfort with ambiguity
• Calm, customer-service-driven composure when details change
• Exceptional project management skills
• Strongest attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and competing priorities
• Strongest communication skills, both written and verbal
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel and Word
• Proficiency in Google Workspace

Benefits

• Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) policy

About the company

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