Speaker Relations DirectorHigh Level:
The Benzinga Events team is growing quickly as we continue to develop the most exciting, intimate events in the financial services,
cannabis and fintech space, and we are looking to add a driven and motivated individual to the team.
Benzinga's Event & Content team is looking to add a person to help with speaker management, agenda creation, content strategy/execution and work with other teams within the company.
The Speaker Relations Director will assist in developing and directing conference content and program schedules for Benzinga events. The Director will also be responsible for coordinating with event partners and organizing media coverage.
The Speaker Relations Director will be responsible for:
Researching content (both in terms of potential speakers and topics)
Asking big name speakers to speak at Benzinga events on a small budget
Building relationships with key industry players
Designing compelling agendas
Guiding content strategy to create buzz about the conference
Assisting the events team in creating unique on-site experiences and "wow" factors
Creates "Run of Show" and provide all Final media & content to crew/personnel
Other tasks as needed
The Speaker Relations Director will work with multiple teams, including marketing, editorial and external media. Therefore, this person must be an excellent leader and communicator, capable of keeping members of teams aligned, motivated, and on schedule.
Preferred:
You are an active go-getter with a sense of urgency and a "let's get things done" attitude.
You have experience reaching out and booking high profile speakers
You multitask like a pro, managing competing priorities with efficiency. You have systems and processes that you know work.
You have an innovative spirit and a vision for the future of the event industry. No challenge is too big, even if it's never been done before.
You can handle high pressure situations.
People love to work with you because you are upbeat, friendly, and positive even in the toughest of situations. People trust that you will make the right decisions because you DO.
How to Apply:
Email
[email protected] with the title of this position, your resume and any relevant work that shows you are the top dog for this job!
About Benzinga:
Benzinga is a premier financial media platform which helps millions of people improve their trading and investing each month. By providing superior information, data, and tools, Benzinga gives individuals the edge needed to profit in financial markets. Our team is devoted to the ambitious mission of making financial information easier to consume.
Benzinga is growing rapidly and we are seeking mind-blowingly talented and detail-oriented professionals with knowledge of web technology, finance, and writing. The search for the driven, dedicated, and self-starting individuals who will help propel Benzinga into its next stage of growth is on!
Are you looking for a "leave your ego at the door", teamwork-oriented environment? Do you
love the idea of a role where every single day offers new challenges? Then Benzinga is the place
to be.
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