Speaker Operations Manager
New York City, NY - USA
Job Summary
Speaker Logistics Manager
Location: NYC NY or Remote
Reporting To: VP Event Productions
We are seeking a highly organized and detail-driven Speaker Logistics Manager to support our portfolio of national cybersecurity events including Identiverse InfoSec World and MSSP Alert Live. This role is responsible for delivering a seamless high-touch experience for speakers while ensuring flawless logistical execution across all event phases. Youll work at the center of our event operations - partnering with programming marketing and production teams to manage speaker communications travel and on-site coordination. The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced environments anticipates challenges before they arise and brings a customer-first mindset to every interaction.
A successful candidate will be proactive highly organized and enthusiastic with excellent communication skills. A can-do attitude is a must.
Primary Job Responsibilities:
- Own end-to-end speaker logistics for events including onboarding communication travel coordination and on-site support
- Serve as the primary point of contact for speakers ensuring a high-quality professional experience from confirmation through post-event follow-up
- Coordinate travel arrangements (flights hotels ground transportation) in alignment with budget and company policies
- Manage speaker schedules session details and rehearsal timelines to ensure smooth program execution
- Partner cross-functionally with programming marketing production and operations teams to align on speaker needs and event requirements
- Track and maintain accurate speaker records contracts bios headshots and presentation materials
- Ensure timely collection and review of speaker deliverables (presentations AV needs special requests)
- Anticipate and resolve logistical issues proactively both pre-event and on-site
- Support on-site execution including speaker check-in green room management and session transitions
- Monitor budgets related to speaker travel and logistics identifying cost efficiencies where possible
- Continuously improve speaker processes tools and communications to enhance efficiency and experience
- Frequency of travel: up to 25% annually
Qualifications:
- 3 years of experience in event operations conference production speaker management or a related field
- Proven experience supporting logistics for multi-speaker programs ideally within B2B or large-scale conferences
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail and follow-through
- Self-motivated strategic thinker with a collaborative solution-oriented approach
- Experience in Swoogo and Sessionboard is a plus
- Exceptional organizational project and time management skills with a strong attention to detail
- Proficiency in the MS Office suite (Word Excel and Power Point)
- Knowledge of and interest in information security markets desired
- Strong oral and written communication skills and executive presence
- Able to lift up to 20 lbs
- Ability to travel periodically throughout the year to support onsite events operations
Job Information (NYC)
For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in New York City CRA is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This compensation range is specific to New York City and takes into account numerousfactors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to a candidates qualifications skills competencies experienceand estimate of the current range is $65000 to $70000 which does not include other compensationbenefits package.
Equal Employment Opportunity
CyberRisk Alliance is committed to equal employment and advancement opportunity for all employees and candidates for employment without regard to race color ancestry national origin religious creed gender physical or mental disability veteran status sexual orientation age or marital status in accordance with the applicable laws and regulations.
About CyberRisk Alliance
CyberRisk Alliance provides business intelligence that helps the cybersecurity ecosystem connect share knowledge accelerate careers and make smarter and faster decisions. Through our trusted information brands network of experts and innovative events we provide cybersecurity professionals with actionable insights and act as a powerful extension of cybersecurity marketing teams. Our brands include SC Media the Official Cybersecurity Summits TECHEXPO Top Secret. Security Weekly InfoSec World Identiverse Cybersecurity Collaboration Forum Cybersecurity Collaborative ChannelE2E MSSP Alert LaunchTech Communications Execweb and ChannelPro Network.More information is available at .
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
CyberRisk Alliance builds community, educates, informs, and empowers a better-connected cybersecurity ecosystem