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Full-Time

Director of Programming

Brainstorm Franchise, Fortune Conferences

Posted on 10/2/2024

Fortune

Fortune

1,001-5,000 employees

Media company providing business insights and rankings

Financial Services
Entertainment
Consumer Goods

Compensation Overview

$130k - $150kAnnually

+ Discretionary Annual Bonus

Senior, Expert

New York, NY, USA

Category
Project Management
Strategy Development
Business & Strategy
Required Skills
Communications
Marketing
Requirements
  • At least 5 years programming events, ideally in media / journalism
  • Ability to manage multiple complex projects at one time
  • 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
Responsibilities
  • Work with editorial director, event co-chairs and editors to develop program direction, format, and themes and identify speaker candidates.
  • Participate in weekly FLM update meetings and/or related meetings and calls.
  • Schedule and direct bi-weekly (or as needed) calls with program team and cochairs.
  • 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 freelance program manager to assist with all 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)
  • Manage freelance scriptwriter for event scripting and approve all final scripts for mainstage and breakout sessions.
  • Oversee the preparation and delivery of all speaker and moderating confirmation documents, including final agenda, briefings and other materials (with internal support).
  • 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

Fortune provides trusted information and compelling stories in the media sector, primarily targeting business leaders, investors, and professionals. The company is well-known for its authoritative rankings, such as the Fortune 500 list, which ranks the largest U.S. companies by revenue. Fortune creates and shares content through various channels, including its website, magazines, newsletters, and conferences, generating revenue from advertising, subscriptions, and event sponsorships. What sets Fortune apart from its competitors is its focus on finance, leadership, technology, health, and lifestyle topics, appealing to a loyal audience that values high-quality business journalism. The company's goal is to improve the business world and influence positive change through its extensive network and expertise.

Company Stage

M&A

Total Funding

$1.3M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

1929

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Fortune's strong brand and reputation attract top-tier advertisers and sponsors, providing robust revenue streams.
  • The company's commitment to high-quality journalism and in-depth analysis fosters a loyal and engaged audience.
  • Fortune's influential rankings and lists, such as the Most Powerful Women in Business, enhance its visibility and impact in the business community.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive media landscape requires continuous innovation to maintain relevance and audience engagement.
  • Reliance on advertising revenue can be volatile, especially during economic downturns.

What makes Fortune unique

  • Fortune's authoritative rankings, such as the Fortune 500 list, provide unparalleled credibility and influence in the business world.
  • The company's focus on finance, leadership, technology, health, and lifestyle topics allows it to cater to a diverse and high-value audience.
  • Fortune's multi-channel content dissemination strategy, including magazines, newsletters, and conferences, ensures broad reach and engagement.