Project Manager, Events & Content (Corporate Events/Speaker Management)

New York, USA (Hybrid)

$70K/yr – $110K/yrMid Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Coordinate high-profile events and content for corporate audiences, owning end-to-end logistics, speaker management, and cross-functional delivery.

  • Must-have: 5-7 years' project-management experience in financial services or corporate settings
  • Standout: ownership of speaker logistics and content for small-to-mid events

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Support end-to-end execution of events including webinars, meetings, roundtables, and conferences
  • Coordinate event logistics such as registration, calendars, venues, AV, catering, and materials
  • Manage event timelines, checklists, and task tracking to ensure deadlines are met
  • Assist with speaker coordination, agendas, briefing documents, and content collection
  • Prepare and distribute event communications, invitations, and follow-ups
  • Liaise with vendors, production teams, and internal stakeholders
  • Support live and on-site execution, including run-of-show and troubleshooting
  • Ensure event materials meet branding and compliance requirements
  • Help track attendance, feedback, and post-event reporting
  • Own speaker logistics and content coordination for smaller-scale events, including sourcing, briefing, scheduling, and managing speakers end-to-end

Requirements

  • Requires 5-7 years' experience
  • Project Management experience, preferably in the financial services industry or a corporate environment
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and ownership of projects
  • Highly organized with the ability to work in a high-pressured environment
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and think clearly under pressure
  • Highly organized with attention to detail and excellent follow-through
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel and Powerpoint; Salesforce experience a plus
  • Strong client management skills with the ability to influence and lead by example, fostering a positive environment
  • Strong ability to create best practices and take on new initiatives independently
  • Client-centric, approachable, ability to adjust to client needs and style and deepen relationships in support of their business and programs; adapt to ever-changing demands and different client work styles
  • Motivated, self-starter, ability to take direction and work independently; ability to think innovatively
  • Entrepreneurial
  • Creative thinker
  • Willingness to travel (up to 10%)
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills at all levels
  • Own speaker logistics and content coordination for smaller-scale events, including sourcing, briefing, scheduling, and managing speakers end-to-end
  • Coordinate closely with executive offices to manage speaker engagement, availability, and expectations
  • Manage the full content lifecycle, including session planning, speaker preparation, and alignment of content within the broader event agenda
  • Conduct research and support content development including identifying speakers
  • Support event planning and execution, including timelines, logistics, and cross-functional coordination to deliver high-quality events

Preferred

  • Knowledge of relevant and interesting arts and cultural events, a plus

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental & Vision which includes the option of a high-deductible health plan (HDHP) with a health savings account (HSA)
  • 401 (k)
  • Five Flexible Spending Accounts Options
  • Generous Paid Time Off Allowance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Life, Disability & Pet Coverages
  • Wellness Stipend
  • Mobile Phone Allowance
  • Complimentary access to Headspace, Teladoc, Maven, Rocket Lawyer, Mobilo & more
  • Aura Identity Theft Protection