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Job Description
Description Robert Half is partnering with our client, a Fortune 500 leader in the technology and cloud services industry, in the search for an Event Content Manager to support a global events marketing organization.
Duration:
8-
Month Contract Location:
Seattle, WA (Onsite)
Hours:
40
Hours/Week Pay Rate:
$40-45/Hour (W2)
Position Overview:
The Event Content Manager will support the planning, development, and execution of content for large-scale conferences, customer events, and executive programs. Partnering closely with product marketing, speakers, customers, and cross-functional stakeholders, this individual will manage content strategy, session development, speaker coordination, timelines, and deliverables across assigned event tracks. The ideal candidate is a highly organized project manager with strong event management experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while ensuring high-quality content is delivered on time and within budget.
Key Responsibilities:
+ Manage end-to-end content development and execution for assigned event content tracks, breakout sessions, and speaker programs. + Establish and maintain content development schedules, milestones, deadlines, and deliverables to ensure successful event execution. + Partner with product marketing, event teams, and subject matter experts to define content strategy and track objectives. + Coordinate content reviews and approvals while ensuring alignment with event goals, audience needs, and quality standards. + Collaborate with session owners, employee speakers, customer speakers, and marketing stakeholders to develop engaging, high-quality content experiences. + Monitor content progress, identify risks, and proactively communicate status updates and mitigation plans to stakeholders. + Serve as part of a cross-functional event "tiger team" responsible for planning, resource allocation, budget oversight, and operational execution. + Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, customers, vendors, and external partners. + Track project performance and prepare regular reports, dashboards, and executive updates regarding content development progress. + Support vendor management activities, including coordination, communication, and deliverable tracking. + Monitor and maintain content quality standards across all assigned programs and sessions. + Contribute to process improvement initiatives, onboarding documentation, and staffing analyses to support future event planning efforts.
Requirements Qualifications:
+ 2-3+ years of experience in event management, event marketing, project management, content operations, or a related field. + Experience supporting large-scale conferences, corporate events, trade shows, or customer-facing event programs preferred. + Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously. + Demonstrated experience coordinating cross-functional stakeholders, speakers, vendors, and executive-level partners. + Experience managing budgets, timelines, and resource planning activities. + Proficiency with project management tools such as Asana and Microsoft Office Suite. + Excellent written and verbal communication skills. + Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. + Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment. + Experience preparing presentations, project reports, and executive communications.
Preferred Qualifications:
+ Project management certifications such as PMP, PgMP, PRINCE2, CMP, or equivalent. + Experience supporting technology, cloud, SaaS, or enterprise-focused events. + Familiarity with event content strategy, speaker management, and conference programming. + Experience working with external vendors, customers, and senior executive stakeholders. Top 3
