Job Description

The 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

Qualifications

Skills & Qualifications  

• Communication: Able to communicate efficiently and clearly to several people at once and keep those conversations organized 

• Diligent/Persistent: Diligence for executing on a due date with the ability to schedule in advance; persistence in gathering required information  

• Creativity: Keep an eye toward new ways to promote and execute conference content  

• Digital and in-person content: Recognize the importance of digital support of in-person content, and how to make use of digital enhancements for our shows  

• Travel: Must be willing and able to travel at least 3-4 times per year.

Preferred Education, Education and Mindset 

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Event planning, or any other related field. An equivalent of this educational requirement in working experience is also acceptable.  

Experience: Three years of working experience in an event management or content management position, preferably in the health and nutrition field  

Mindset: Highly detail-oriented and self-motivated to see what needs to be done and to do it well.  

Additional Information

What we offer:

• The salary for this position is $60,775-$75,000/YR, depending on experience.
• Vacation - 15-25 days depending on years of service
• Paid Holidays – 10 designated, 2 floating, birthday
• Volunteering days – up to 4 paid days annually
• Health and Wellness Benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, and others)
• 401k, Matching Contributions & Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Training & Development - LinkedIn Learning, Certification & Mentoring, Talks & Coaching
• Mission-driven culture with passionate, professional colleagues
• Work-life balance
• Seasonal social and charitable events
• Discounts through various partnerships
• Travel & participation in industry-leading events

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.