Program Manager Events and Live Media at Arizent – New York, New York

About Our Company:

Arizent’s mission is to advance professional communities across a variety of today’s most transformational industries, including Financial Services. We do this by uncovering powerful ideas, rallying industry leaders around them, and benchmarking their progress. Our services include the distribution of powerful content across digital channels, as well as making meaningful connections through our live events and peer networks.
If you're interested in an organization that combines a storied 150-year legacy with a start-up mentality, we invite you to get to know us: www.arizent.com

About the Role:

The Program Manager is a subject-matter expert who builds, expands and leads events and live media for the brands within their portfolio. This role serves as the business lead for their events creating content and driving strategy but also directing sales, marketing and event production. The role reports to the SVP of Strategy and Content, Live Media.

The Program Manager manages the event P&L in keeping with budget and forecast and is an internal and external ambassador of the event. Specifics responsibilities of the role include:

• Conceptualizing and researching key topics and subject matter to identify appropriate content and potential high-profile expert speakers, including conducting research calls with target audience leaders.
• Creating and writing compelling program agendas, leveraging innovative formats, structures and platforms that drive engagement and value for target participants.
• Recruiting high-level, smart and provocative industry speakers, thought leaders, disruptors and innovators.
• Building strong relationships and an extensive network of C- and senior management-level speakers, partners and sponsors in our core market groups and across the industries disrupting them.
• Working closely with sales team to provide market intelligence, leads, and other useful information on all events within the portfolio to achieve revenue and contribution targets.
• Leading the flawless execution of the events along with event production team.
• Researching and specifying the audience for the events in partnership with marketing team.
• Facilitating research and validating new event ideas to increase the conference, event and live media portfolio and its financial performance.
• Facilitating speaker introductions, panel discussions and other program content at live events when needed.
• Working with the SVP of Strategy and Content to develop new revenue streams and live media platforms including bespoke custom events, webinars, video and podcast content, and newsletters.
• Leading calls with prospective sponsors and/or exhibitors to identify thought leadership opportunities to drive revenue while meeting high-quality editorial standards.
• Leading the strategy and direction for marketing, sales and event production
• Writing compelling copy, invitations and marketing materials that meet high standards and evolve as needed.
• Participating in other industry events to build relationships and deepen subject-matter expertise.

Required Qualifications:
• A minimum of 5-8 years of conference, event and or live media programming experience (not event planning) with a focus on developing and leading high-profile B2B, content-rich conferences and live events.
• A four-year college degree is desired, preferably in Journalism, Marketing or Business
• Deep knowledge of banking, financial services, insurance or 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

Why Join Arizent?

At Arizent, we believe that diversity is not just a policy; it's a source of strength and innovation. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. Our inclusive culture encourages individuals to reach their full potential. Our dedication to diversity and inclusion is reflected in our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), which plays a crucial role in creating a supportive and enriching work environment.

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package. Applicants are encouraged to include their salary expectations as final compensation is determined based on factors such as the candidate's work experience, knowledge, skills, and geographical location. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with disability and life insurance. In addition to holiday pay, we offer parental leave, paid vacation, sick, personal, and mental health days, a 401k plan, a pretax transportation payment program, and a fitness reimbursement program.

As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, height and weight, protected veteran status or any other protected status.

To apply for the position, please submit your resume and cover letter.

We look forward to welcoming diverse and talented individuals to our team!