Full-Time

Head of Programming

Brainstorm Franchise, Fortune Conferences

Updated on 11/19/2024

Fortune

Fortune

1,001-5,000 employees

Media company providing business insights and rankings

Financial Services
Consumer Goods
Entertainment

Compensation Overview

$130k - $150kAnnually

+ Discretionary Annual Bonus

Senior

New York, NY, USA

Category
Project Management
Strategy Development
Business & Strategy
Required Skills
Journalism
Requirements
  • 5-8 years programming events, ideally in media / journalism
  • Ability to manage multiple complex projects at one time
  • Experiencing managing independent contractors on a per project basis
  • 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 best possible speakers.
  • Bring big, new ideas on how to elevate programming for certain events including thinking beyond the stage i.e.: experiential elements, gifting, attendee experience and more.
  • Oversee and manage freelancers such as program directors, managers and script writers as needed per event (needs for independent contractors may ebb and flow depending on company or sponsorship investment)
  • Participate in weekly FLM update meetings and/or related meetings and calls.
  • Schedule and direct bi-weekly (or as needed) calls with programming team and cochairs for each individual event.
  • 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 independent contractors to assist with 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).
  • Oversee the preparation and delivery of all speaker and moderating confirmation documents, including final agenda, briefings and other materials.
  • 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 and information 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. Unlike its competitors, Fortune focuses on a wide range of topics including finance, leadership, technology, health, and lifestyle, which helps it attract a loyal audience that values high-quality business journalism. The company's goal is to improve the business world and make a positive impact as it moves into its second century.

Company Stage

ICO

Total Funding

$1.3M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

1929

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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.

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