ABOUT US

ISMG is a media powerhouse and global intelligence organization, leading the way in cybersecurity, enterprise IT, and digital transformation. With 10+ brands, 38 digital media properties, and more than 400 premier events annually, we connect a network of over 2 million executives, decision-makers, and innovators with the insights and opportunities they need to stay ahead.

Content Development & Strategy:

• Research industry trends, audience needs, and sponsor priorities to design event agendas that deliver actionable insights.
• Leverage editorial expertise to ensure all event content is credible, authentic, and audience-driven.
• Align content development with ISMG’s editorial vision while accommodating high-profile speakers and sponsor needs.
• Use audience data and analytics to inform content strategy, optimize event agendas, and improve event impact.

Event Programming:

• Develop and manage agendas for large scale industry conferences, ensuring content balances sponsor engagement with strong editorial credibility.
• Coordinate advisory boards, conduct stakeholder interviews, and validate session topics.
• Manage speaker recruitment and engagement, negotiating agreements and ensuring alignment with event objectives and smooth delivery.
• Establish and nurture relationships with C-level executives, keynote speakers, and industry leaders to secure high-caliber participation.
• Oversee onsite content delivery, ensuring sessions run to schedule, meet audience expectations, and deliver value to sponsors.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Orchestrate cross-departmental collaboration between editorial, sales, marketing, and audience teams to optimize event strategies and enhance overall product quality.
• Partner with Marketing on go-to-market strategy and messaging to maximize event reach and impact.
• Support sales enablement by providing teams with the story behind event agendas to enhance sponsor conversations.
• Work with audience development teams to ensure content themes drive attendance and engagement.

Leadership & Innovation:

• Contribute innovative ideas to evolve ISMG’s event products and content strategies.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior producers or support staff, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.
• Consistently evaluate and improve processes for greater efficiency and stronger content outcomes.

What You Bring

• Bachelors or Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in conference production, content development, or related roles.
• Demonstrated success in setting and executing content strategy for large-scale B2B conferences, ideally within enterprise technology, cybersecurity, or financial services sectors.
• Proven ability to balance editorial credibility with commercial outcomes, creating agendas that drive both audience engagement and sponsor value.
• Skilled in leveraging audience insights and analytics to inform content development, optimize agendas, and measure event impact.
• Experienced in cultivating and maintaining relationships with C-level executives, thought leaders, and keynote speakers to secure high-caliber participation.
• Strong track record of driving alignment across editorial, sales, marketing, and audience development teams to deliver unified go-to-market and event strategies.
• Recognized for refining processes, elevating content, and improving operational efficiency.
• Leadership experience with the ability to guide, mentor, and develop junior producers or support staff, fostering a high-performance and innovative team culture.

Why Join ISMG?

• High-Impact Leadership: Influence the direction of 400+ events annually, helping shape conversations across cybersecurity, financial services, and enterprise technology.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with leaders across editorial, sales, marketing, and audience teams to deliver events that achieve measurable business outcomes.
• Executive Visibility: Build and manage relationships with top-tier speakers and C-level executives, positioning ISMG as a trusted industry platform.
• Innovation & Growth: Bring new ideas to evolve our summits, improve processes, and drive continuous improvement at scale.

At ISMG, you’ll step into a pivotal leadership role at a time of transformation, with the ability to shape how content drives the success of our global event portfolio. This isn’t just about building agendas — it’s about steering the strategy that connects our editorial vision, commercial objectives, and audience engagement into a unified experience.
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