Head of Programming, Brainstorm Franchise, Fortune Conferences

Head of Programming, Brainstorm Franchise, Fortune Conferences 

 

This role will involve:  

• Programming oversight of Brainstorm events including but not limited to Brainstorm Tech Summit, Brainstorm AI across multiple markets (London, Singapore, San Francisco), and Brainstorm dinners co-located at CES, RSA Conference, and more. 

• Collaborating with Vice President of Programming and Fortune Brainstorm’s Editorial Director to strategize and develop program direction, format, theme, and the best possible speakers for each individual event. 

• Research, writing, and becoming a content expert in all things tech, business, and AI, with a focus on Fortune 500 companies and those on their way to becoming leaders in business. 

 

Responsibilities:  

• Work with editorial director, event co-chairs and editors to develop program direction, format, and themes and identify best possible speakers. 

• Bring big, new ideas on how to elevate programming for certain events including thinking beyond the stage i.e.: experiential elements, gifting, attendee experience and more. 

• Oversee and manage freelancers such as program directors, managers and script writers as needed per event (needs for independent contractors may ebb and flow depending on company or sponsorship investment) 

• Participate in weekly FLM update meetings and/or related meetings and calls.  

• Schedule and direct bi-weekly (or as needed) calls with programming team and cochairs for each individual event. 

• Provide weekly program and speaker recruitment updates to FLM team for weekly updates.  

• Prepare and/or edit relevant text and overview documents to be used in marketing materials, including program overviews, session descriptions, format descriptions, and other information required to convey program plans.  

• Recruit and secure approved speakers and moderators (with internal support and support of co-chairs). 

• Manage independent contractors to assist with sponsored content, manage all programmatic elements (video, images etc.) for sessions, briefing preparation, presentation coaching, and overall project management (in lead up, and on site). 

• Work closely with speaker relations lead to coordinate logistical elements with speakers and prepare briefing documents (in lead up, and on site). 

• Oversee the preparation and delivery of all speaker and moderating confirmation documents, including final agenda, briefings and other materials.  

• Oversee planning and execution of program elements on-site, at event including meeting of speakers/handlers, attending staff and/or production meetings, etc.  

• Participate in post-event debrief meetings and strategize on how to continue to build the franchise w/ VP of programming and other members of leadership team. 

 

Qualifications:  

• 5-8 years programming events, ideally in media / journalism 

• Ability to manage multiple complex projects at one time 

• Experiencing managing independent contractors on a per project basis 

• Excellent communication skills; collaborative, compassionate leader with ability to work across teams 

• Curious, creative and detail-oriented individual with a passion for technology, business, and the motivation to become a content expert 

Compensation: 

• $130,000 – 150,000 inclusive of a discretionary annual bonus.

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