QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Political Science, English, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in event content development, program strategy, or editorial work — preferably in the events, media, or public sector space.
• Strong understanding of federal, defense, and/or state and local government sectors.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills with a sharp eye for detail.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex projects under tight deadlines.
• Strong relationship-building skills, particularly with high-level government officials, industry executives, and client partners.
• Experience leading client-facing conversations and tailoring content to meet sponsor or partner objectives while maintaining editorial integrity.
• Confident communicator with excellent presentation skills and an ability to represent GovExec with polish and professionalism.
• Entrepreneurial, proactive, and solutions-oriented, with a commitment to delivering high-quality programming.

THE ROLE

GovExec is seeking a Senior Manager, Event Content to join our dynamic team. The events team drives some of the most impactful experiences in the public sector, bringing together decision-makers, thought leaders, and industry experts to explore the issues shaping government today. In this role, you will own the development of event narratives, guide program design, and ensure content aligns with GovExec’s strategic goals and audience needs. As Manager, you will lead content strategy for assigned events, collaborating closely with editorial, marketing, and client teams to deliver compelling, high-quality programming.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Drive the vision and structure of event programming, from ideation to execution, ensuring each event delivers timely, relevant, and impactful conversations for public sector audiences.
• Collaborate with editorial teams and clients to shape written summaries, event overviews, and agendas that translate GovExec’s journalism into engaging live experiences.
• Research, recommend, and recruit keynote speakers, panelists, and moderators across federal, defense, and state/local government sectors.
• Lead outreach efforts and coordinate with government public affairs offices to secure high-level participation for events.
• Develop briefing materials, background research, and curated questions to ensure moderators and speakers are fully prepared.
• Manage content execution during live events, ensuring smooth speaker transitions, audience engagement, and alignment with the event narrative.
• Monitor public sector news, policy developments, and event trends to keep programming relevant and ahead of industry shifts.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Partner with Events Leadership to set and manage team-wide content priorities, ensuring alignment with GovExec’s broader business objectives.
• Communicate content priorities with internal stakeholders and ensure cross-team coordination throughout the event lifecycle.
• Lead or support strategic initiatives focused on speaker engagement, long-term content development, and innovation in event programming.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts within the content team, mentoring junior team members where appropriate.