Responsibilities

• Support the planning and execution of live, virtual, and hybrid events, with a strong focus on audience and talent experience, from preparation through day-of execution.
• Draft and send attendee communications, and respond to audience inquiries via email and social media to ensure a positive, professional event experience.
• Coordinate across internal teams and external partners, including vendors, graphic designers, and content teams, to ensure events are well-run and on schedule.
• Research and build targeted audience lists, track registrations and attendance, and help analyze event performance.
• Manage event logistics, including booking photographers, coordinating travel and accommodations, and tracking, organizing, and shipping event materials (signage, swag, collateral).
• Troubleshoot issues in real time, managing competing priorities while responding thoughtfully and effectively.
• Provide responsive customer service support for event- and merchandise-related inquiries.
• Maintain accurate records of contracts and agreements, and process expense reports and invoices related to events.

Requirements

• 1-2+ years of professional experience in events, marketing, media relations, executive support, or a related field.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines at once.
• Experience operating in a supporting, execution-focused role, with an eagerness to learn and grow over time.
• Clear written communication skills and comfort corresponding with a range of stakeholders.
• A collaborative approach and ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Proactive and reliable, with a strong sense of follow-through and anticipation of needs.
• Genuine interest in media and in politics and public discourse.
• Willingness to travel and work non-standard hours, including occasional weekends or evenings, as needed.

Preferred

• Experience supporting live events and communications efforts is a plus
• Experience coordinating with VIPs or executive-level stakeholders is a plus

Benefits

• Full employer-sponsored health plans
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Generous vacation and paid time off
• Commuter benefits and Employee Assistance Program
• This role is based in Washington, DC, where our team works together in person five days a week.