Description

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 position:

We are currently seeking a Conference Programmer who will take full ownership and responsibility for delivery of a portfolio of 6 to 8 US-based in-person and virtual events annually. You will work closely with colleagues in the events team along with editorial staff and advisory committees to develop and implement compelling agendas for senior executives and professional advisors.

Core responsibilities:

• Recruiting high-level industry speakers to speak at these events
• Researching and writing compelling program agendas
• Working closely with Event Management and Business Development to provide market intelligence, leads, and other useful information on all events within the portfolio to help achieve agreed revenue targets for each event
• Building strong relationships with senior-level speakers and sponsors 
• Managing the delivery of the event along with Event Management
• Researching and specifying the audience for the events alongside our dedicated in-house marketing team
• Facilitating research and validating new event ideas to grow and develop the portfolio further
• This is a content programming role and not an event operation role

Requirements

• A minimum of 3 to 5 years’ conference programming experience (not meeting planning) with high-profile business-to-business conferences. Previous experience in editorial and reporter roles is also highly desirable
• A four-year college degree is desired, preferably in Marketing, Journalism, or Business
• Experience programming content in the banking, financial services, and insurance industry is preferred but not required
• Any knowledge of banking, financial services, and the insurance industry is a plus
• Familiarity with events and registration platforms is not necessary but desirable
• The ability to travel domestically
• Ability to write and communicate effectively and succinctly
• Ability to work in and succeed in a matrix environment 
• Ability to work in and succeed in a fast-pace and deadline driven environment

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package. Our extensive offerings include medical, dental, and vision coverage; disability and life insurance; paid time off; a 401(k) plan; a pre-tax transportation payment program; and subsidized fitness reimbursement program.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. 

For consideration, please send your cover letter, resume, and salary requirements.