Sr Dir, Strategy and Content, Live Media

Company: Arizent
Location: New York
Posted on: November 18, 2024

Job Description:

About Our Company:Arizent's mission is to advance professional communities across a variety of today's most transformational industries, including Financial Services, Technology and Health Care. We do this by uncovering powerful ideas, rallying industry leaders around them, and benchmarking their progress. Our services include the distribution of inspirational content across digital channels, as well as making meaningful connections through our live events and peer networks. If you are interested in bringing 150 years of experience and reputation together with a start-up mentality, then we invite you to get to know us.About the position:

Have you got what it takes to succeed The following information should be read carefully by all candidates.
The Senior Director, Strategy and Content, Live Media is a subject-matter expert who will conceptualize, create and execute events, conferences and live media with insightful, engaging and influential content that aligns with our position as the leading destination for the public finance industry.
The successful candidate will report to the SVP of Strategy and Content, Live Media and work closely with our editorial and sales organization to collaboratively develop and share market intelligence, leads, and other useful information to achieve content, revenue and contribution targets on all events and live media within the portfolio. They will develop a pipeline of strong virtual events, seminars and podcasts and other formats with content and commercial appeal.Additionally, the Senior Director, Strategy and Content, Live Media will serve as a brand ambassador at company conferences, events and live media, as well as outside public finance industry events.Key Responsibilities:

• Own and maintain strong relationships and an extensive network of public finance industry-leading speakers, potential new entrants, partners and sponsors
• Identify key themes and trends across the industry that translate into thoughtful, engaging and compelling conference agendas and live media formats
• Have deep relationships with high-profile expert keynote speakers from within the industry as well as on the periphery
• Ideate and execute innovative Event, Conferences and Live Media formats and structures that drive value for target participants
• Focus on diversifying speaker lineups to be representative of a larger swath of the market, via age, gender, political viewpoints and geographic representation
• Own and maintain relationships with public finance industry groups to grow event audience in partnership with marketing team
• Conduct focus groups for each event in the portfolio with key constituencies
• Lead the development of new revenue streams and event platforms
• Conduct core market research and validate new event ideas to increase the conference, event and live media portfolio and its financial performance
• Lead the flawless execution of events along with event production team
• Manage the event P&L in keeping with budget and forecast
• Serve as podcast leader, and event moderator
• Ongoing content contributor in live events format
• Work across the Event, Conferences and Live Media group to collaborate and share best practices with peers, where appropriateRequired Qualifications:
  • A minimum of 5-8 years of editorial, conference, event and/or live media content development and programming experience-this is not an event planning, operations or logistics-with a focus on developing and leading high-profile B2B, content-rich events, conferences, and live media.
  • A four-year college degree is desired, preferably in Journalism or Business.
  • Candidates must possess strong writing ability and deep expertise and knowledge of market players in one or more of the following industries: banking and financial services, insurance, accounting, wealth management, employee benefits and fintech industries.
  • Experience with events and registration platforms is plus but not required.
  • Proficient in persuasive, clear, and concise writing and communication.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
  • Willingness and ability to travel.Compensation and Benefits:
    • Base salary: $120,000 - $130,000 annually
    • Bonus: Eligible for a performance-based bonus of up to 10% of the base salaryWe offer a competitive compensation and benefits package. Applicants are encouraged to share their salary expectations, as final compensation will be based on factors like experience, skills, expertise, and location. Our benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with disability and life insurance. We also offer holiday pay, parental leave, 15 paid vacation days, sick leave, personal and wellness days, a 401k plan, pretax transportation benefits, and a fitness reimbursement program.Why Join Arizent?At Arizent, diversity isn't just a policy-it's a cornerstone of our innovation and success. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and empowered to bring their whole selves to work. We nurture an environment that enables everyone to reach their fullest potential. Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) are key to shaping a supportive and enriching culture for all.
      As part of our commitment to diversity, we offer equal opportunities to all qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, height, weight, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.If you're interested in joining our team, please submit your resume and cover letter. We look forward to welcoming new, diverse talent to Arizent!
      
      Compensation details: 120000-130000 Yearly Salary
      
      
      
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