Scoop News Group is expanding and is seeking a talented leader to join our team as Producer, Speaker Engagement. The ideal candidate is a natural networker with strong relationships in the government & tech industry, has excellent written & oral communication skills, is a capable multitasker and has a strong track record of building community.

OUR CULTURE
Generosity is at the heart of everything Scoop News Group (SNG) does. And, we consider our team to be the heartbeat of the organization — our most treasured asset. As such, we invest deeply in creating a positive, vibrant and supportive environment where our personnel can thrive, grow and expand their careers.

The SNG culture is warm and friendly, built around a welcoming and familial team of professionals. We work hard, play hard and like to have fun whenever we can. To celebrate company and personal milestones, such as birthdays and “workiversaries,” SNG regularly hosts monthly catered lunches, happy hours, and other gatherings.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Engage with tech and government leaders online and in person; develop, maintain, strengthen and build lasting relationships while advocating for SNG brands
• Build event agendas, remain current on speaker biographies and topics
• Manage multiple project deadlines
• Strategically identify and recruit speakers and key attendees
• Oversee the full speaker engagement process, from extending invitations to VIPs from government and the tech industry, diligently following up with invitees, leading speaker prep calls and managing all logistics around speaker event participation
• Manage speakers onsite at events, hosting and connecting speakers and clients
• Provide on-site support at events
• Support special projects as required

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 8+ years of professional experience in the tech industry, media industry, or events industry
• Experience in sales and/or customer service preferred
• Natural ability to network, interact with confidence and credibility, and develop relationships with high-profile speakers and their teams
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively as both an individual contributor and collaborator
• Self-starter with strong attention to detail
• High sense of urgency and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to be a creative problem solver and maintain a positive attitude under pressure
• Able to work evenings and weekends as needed (15% of the time)
• Bachelor's Degree

More about Scoop News Group
Scoop News Group (www.scoopnewsgroup.com) is the leading public sector tech media company in the country. Built on a foundation of award-winning journalism, we are the community's platform for education and collaboration through news, TV, radio and events.

Scoop News Group is headquartered in Washington, D.C., and our employees are committed both to producing the highest quality news products and producing highly- anticipated events while maintaining an energetic, fun, friendly, and collaborative environment in our downtown office.

Benefits
Scoop News Group has an awesome team and a fun, fast-paced work environment. Our employees are also eligible for robust benefits including a group medical plan, dental and vision, life, short and long-term disability insurance, 401K, year-end bonuses, company-sponsored professional development opportunities and a gadget friendly, cutting-edge work environment. Compensation is competitive, and will be based on holding the skills, knowledge and experience.

Get Noticed
If you're a natural networker looking to join an innovative, growing company, please e-mail your resume to careers@scoopnewsgroup.com with the subject “Producer, Speaker Engagement, Scoop News Group” in the subject field.