Crypto Event Programming Lead and Speaker Coordinator

4 days ago


New York, New York, United States CoinDesk Full time

The opportunity to work with CoinDesk, a leading media outlet in the crypto economy, has arisen.

About the Role:

We are seeking an Events Programming Lead with deep knowledge of the crypto and/or traditional finance communities to help curate and book conference speakers and sessions for Consensus 2025 in Toronto.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for identifying new themes, topics, and industry leaders to approach for speaking engagements and sessions for the event.

They will craft adaptable outreach strategies to attract prospective speakers and solidify engagements.

The role is a contract position for a 6-month project supporting the Events Programming team.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Identify and implement outreach strategies to secure renowned speakers for our events.
  • Develop and maintain strong connections with speakers to enhance collaboration.
  • Assist with the speaker onboarding process, providing messaging and registration support for a smooth experience.
  • Understand each speaker's business needs to create personalized offerings that resonate.
  • Create compelling pitches aimed at attracting high-profile speakers.
  • Dedicate time to connect with speakers & companies to address concerns, remediate issues and strengthen partnerships.
  • Curate sessions and ideate with speakers on specific topics.
  • Work closely with CoinDesk Editorial to develop and streamline booking support.
  • Assist the Sales team to facilitate deal flow and enhance speaker engagement.

Requirements:

  • 4+ years of professional experience in event design and/or event programming.
  • Experience with B2B corporate events tailored towards the finance, crypto, and/or blockchain industries is highly desirable.
  • Highly collaborative, superb organizational skills, effective communicator and tech savvy.
  • Demonstrated success owning and managing large-scale projects.
  • Strong writing & copyediting skills with a keen attention to detail.
  • Ability to multitask and creatively problem solve under tight deadlines and in a live-event environment.
  • Comfortable with multiple technology and data management systems: event platforms, Airtable, Excel, Google Drive, etc.

About the Company:

CoinDesk operates as an independent subsidiary with an editorial committee to protect journalistic independence.

The company is committed to treating all applicants and employees in a nondiscriminatory manner with respect to the terms and conditions of employment.

Compensation:

This contract role offers a competitive salary of $120,000 per annum, commensurate with experience, and other benefits as outlined below.

Benefits:

  • A comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement savings plan, and paid time off.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development within a dynamic and innovative organization.

Please note that only candidates currently residing in the US or Canada will be considered for this opportunity.



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