Content Programmer, Events and Media

Arizent is a business information company that empowers professional communities by providing insights, analysis, and opportunities to connect. With deep industry expertise and a data-driven platform, we deliver subscriptions, marketing services, live events, and access to Leaders, our executive forum. Our brands include trusted financial services publications such as American Banker, The Bond Buyer, Financial Planning, and National Mortgage News, as well as professional services brands like Accounting Today, Employee Benefit News, and Digital Insurance.

We are looking for creative thinkers with the skills and drive to help advance our vision. If you are interested in bringing 150 years of experience and reputation together with a start-up mentality, then we invite you to get to know us!

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The Content Programmer, Events and Live Media, is a conference development expert who helps to conceptualize, create and execute event, conferences and live media with insightful, engaging and influential programming that aligns with the brand associated with the event and the audience it serves.

The successful candidate will work closely with the SVP of Strategy and Content, Live Media, the Editorial teams and the sales organization to develop in-person conference and live media agendas, secure top speakers and develop content in line with defined deadlines and revenue objectives. They will also develop a pipeline of strong in-studio and virtual events, seminars and other live events with content and commercial appeal.

Additionally, the Content Programmer, Events and Live Media, will serve as the key organizer for their conferences, events and live media.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with industry-leading speakers, potential new entrants, partners and sponsors
• Identify key themes and trends across the industry that translate into thoughtful, engaging and compelling conference agendas and live media formats
• Seek out high-profile expert keynote speakers from within the industry as well as on the periphery
• Explore innovative Event, Conferences and Live Media formats and structures that drive value for target participants
• Focus on diversifying speaker lineups to be representative of a larger swath of the market, via age, gender, political viewpoints and geographic representation
• Conduct focus groups for each event in the portfolio with key constituencies
• Supports the development of new revenue streams and event platforms
• Support the facilitation of research and validate new event ideas to increase the conference, event and live media portfolio and its financial performance
• Lead the flawless execution of events along with event production team
• Work across the Event, Conferences and Live Media group to collaborate and share best practices with peers, where appropriate
• A minimum of three (3) years of conference, event and/or live media content development and programming experience—this is not an event planning, operations, logistics or marketing, with a focus on developing and leading high-profile B2B, content-rich events, conferences, and live media.

Required Qualifications:

• A four-year college degree is desired, preferably in Journalism or Business.
• Candidate must possess strong writing ability and expertise in event development. Experience in banking and financial services, wealth management, mortgage, employee benefits and/or fintech industries required.
• Experience with events and registration platforms is plus but not required.
• Proficient in persuasive, clear, and concise writing and communication.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Willingness and ability to travel.

Why Join Arizent?

At Arizent, we believe equal opportunity is more than a policy, it’s a source of strength and innovation. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where every employee feels valued, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) play a key role in creating a supportive and enriching work environment.

We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and growth. Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Disability and life insurance
• Paid vacation, sick, personal, and mental health days
• Parental leave and holiday pay
• 401(k) program
• Pretax transportation benefits
• Fitness reimbursement

Salary will be based on experience, skills, knowledge, and location. Applicants are encouraged to include salary expectations in their cover letter.

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