Senior Manager of Programming - Fortune Live Media

Company Overview 

Fortune, the world's premier business media brand, is also the quality leader in executive conferences (Fortune Live Media). Extending the publication’s award-winning content and exclusive insider access, Fortune brings together the world's business executives with top government officials and thought leaders. 

Each year, Fortune hosts a select number of invitation-only live and virtual meetings and membership communities for the leaders who are setting the global business agenda. Building upon Fortune’s expert reporting and unrivaled power to convene top CEOs/C-Suite, policymakers, and experts, Fortune Live Media convenes extraordinary gatherings of the world’s most important decision-makers. Fortune conferences, which feature both the moderating skills of Fortune’s top editors and peer-level interaction across industries, are renowned for their ability to tap into the insights of global business leaders and provide a world-class experience for every participant. 

Position Overview 

Reporting to the Executive Director of Programming, the Senior Manager of Programming will work closely with the conference co-chairs to research topic and speaker ideas, manage high level speaker recruitment, create content development plans, and communications for in-person and virtual events. The Senior Manager of Programming will play a critical role in ensuring all interviews and talks are produced to the highest of standards. This person will also work closely with the edit, sales, and marketing to ensure all teams are aligned on the event content. 

 Primary responsibilities: 

• Work with the wider conferences team in creating program structures and keep all internal stakeholders (newsroom, marketing, sponsorship, press) updated on information that is relevant about our events in a timely manner 
• Research, identify and confirm speakers
• Write event overviews and session descriptions for assigned events
• Write scripts for assigned events
• Keep current with business trends and maintain personal network of business contacts
• Manage all associated follow-up details and communications regarding the events, such as program schedule and confirmed speakers, with both internal and external stakeholders
• Demonstrate high level of professionalism while working with senior officials, executives and their offices
• Schedule and run regular programming meetings with editors, co-chairs and other stakeholders 
• Provide weekly status reports to the larger team
• Help maintain speaker database
• Back-up support for all events as needed
• Pitch new content ideas for program agenda to editorial teams
• Travel (including international) to support the onsite program execution is required
• Maintain awareness of best practices, market trends, competitive activity and leverage across conference platforms 

 Professional/Personal Qualifications 

• Live event experience is a must 
• Strong writing skills is a must 
• Adaptable to a rapidly evolving environment 
• Smart, strategic and creative mind-set with exceptional attention to detail and creative problem-solving skills  
• Publishing/media experience is highly valued; appreciation for the brands is essential 
• Superior communication skills (verbal and written) and the ability to work collaboratively across functions and departments
• Possess a fast, efficient and quality-focused work ethic. Demonstrated ability to respond to deadlines with urgency and effectively manage competing priorities
• High level of initiative and self-motivation 

Location: NYC (hybrid); must be commutable to our office headquarters in lower Manhattan

A few of Fortune’s perks and benefits:  

• 22 vacation days, 11 paid holidays and an honor-based sick leave policy 
• Health, dental, and vision coverage (90% paid for individuals and families), plus a high-deductible health plan option where Fortune contributes to a Health Savings Account (HSA) 
• 401(k) plan
• Generous parental leave 
• Dependent care/health care/commuter FSAs, and cell phone benefits
• Tuition reimbursement program
• A commitment to an open, inclusive and diverse work culture 

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Salary range: $90,000 - $110,000