Job DescriptionThe Conference Content Manager is to plan, organize, track, and measure the Conference Content that occurs at SupplySide East and SupplySide West. This role requires attention to detail, strict adherence to due dates, great communication skills, and working as part of a team. The person in this role should be self-motivated, curious, understanding of change, and ready to learn. This role’s responsibility is to make sure the editorial team brings the best educational content to our events.
This includes education sessions, SupplySide Stage, FiNA Theater, SupplySide Studio, and the digital presentations of each. Main job duties Collaborate with editorial team to determine Conference Content schedule, topics, and speakers Work with event team to establish clear communication about content and due dates Write conference session descriptions Be the first line of communication with conference speakers Communicate with video production team for conference needs Plan and execute digital support for Conference Content Planning of pre-show content promotion and post-show content coverage Objectives of this Role Conference Content Development and Execution Collaborate with editorial team to decide conference session topics, speakers, and how sessions are organized Keep track of due dates for content topic finalization, speaker confirmations, contracts, copy, etc. and ensure those due dates are met Collaborate with video production team to determine needs for on-demand video coverage and live-streaming Help plan and execute the digital experience for show exhibitors and attendees Communication Communicate with speakers and editors for speaker confirmation, changes or cancellations, and alternatives Work with conference coordinator to gather assets and assist with speaker planning meetings Communicate with senior editorial director about progress and issues