Event Programming Director (E6106)
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Job Location:
Piscataway, NJ - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Summary
The Event Programming Director is the strategic lead for shaping IEEEs highest-impact speaker-driven events. This role defines the narrative vision intellectual direction and speaker strategy for select CEE programs ensuring each convening elevates IEEEs global voice and translates complex technical work into compelling audience-centered experiences.
Key Responsibilities
- Set the programming vision and narrative arc for assigned IEEE events ensuring alignment with organizational strategy and audience relevance.
- Architect session formats and content frameworks that make advanced technical ideas accessible and engaging across live and recorded platforms.
- Build and maintain a curated proactive rolodex of engaging topical speakers from within IEEE and beyond bringing ideas connections and tenacity to identify and secure high-value voices.
- Lead speaker preparation and development including narrative shaping content refinement rehearsals and presentation coaching.
- Build a scalable speaker-training program to elevate the delivery and storytelling capabilities of IEEEs existing experts.
- Draft scripts run-of-show documents and other programming materials with exceptional written and oral communication skills adaptable across multiple mediums.
- Partner with production leadership to translate programming strategy into polished run-of-shows and seamless audience experiences.
- Provide on-site leadership for speaker management and real-time program adjustments.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree or equivalent experience preferred.
- 10 years in senior programming content strategy events or media roles with international or cross-cultural experience.
- Proven success developing speaker-driven programming and shaping complex intellectual content into compelling experiences.
- Experience collaborating with production teams for high-impact live or recorded content.
Executive Attributes
- Strong narrative instincts and the ability to translate complex ideas into resonant stories.
- Ability to influence and collaborate with senior leaders subject matter experts and creative partners.
- Established network of high-value speakers and connectors.
- Exceptional communication relationship management and organizational leadership.
- Passion for technology innovation and storytelling.
Travel
- 20% international.
Education
- Bachelors degree or equivalent experience Pref
Work Experience
- 10-15 years 10 years of experience in programming content strategy events media or related fields with increasing leadership responsibility working Internationally and/or cross culturally Req
- Demonstrated success developing speaker-driven programming and shaping high-level intellectual content into engaging live experiences in a wide variety of formats (e.g. podcasts live events museum tours etc). Req
- Experience working closely with producers and production teams to deliver live or recorded programming. Req
Skills and Requirements
- Demonstrated success developing speaker-driven programming and shaping high-level intellectual content into engaging live experiences in a wide variety of formats (e.g. podcasts live events museum tours etc).
- Comfort working with subject matter experts executives academics and creatives and an established network of potential speakers who align with programming objectives and ambitions.
- Strong narrative instincts to translate complex ideas into compelling audience experiences.
- Exceptional interpersonal communication and organizational skills.
- Passion for technology innovation and the role of storytelling in advancing human knowledge.
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Other Requirements:
As defined in IEEE Policies individuals currently serving on an IEEE board or committee are not eligible to apply.
PLEASE NOTE: This position is not budgeted for employer-sponsored immigration support this includes all persons in F (both CPT and OPT) J H L or O status.
For information on work demands and conditions required for this position please consult the reference document ADA Requirements. This position is classified under Category I - Office Positions.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected veteran.
Disclaimer: This job description is proprietary to IEEE. It outlines the general nature and key features performed by various positions that share the same job classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and qualifications required of all employees assigned to the job. Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or re-assign duties to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodations or other business reasons.
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