What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Programming Producer position at TIME USA?
TIME is a global media brand built on decades of unparalleled trust and authority. Having celebrated our centennial this year, we continue to evolve as a brand at a juncture of innovation and transformation.
Our core purpose is to tell stories to a global audience across our unique platforms. We are looking for changemakers from all backgrounds and walks-of-life, who embody TIME’s core values as well as our mission of informing, connecting, and engaging the world.
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The Role:
TIME is seeking a Senior Programming Producer to join its fast-growing global events team, which produces the TIME100 Summit and Gala in New York, the Women of the Year Leadership Forum and Gala and Latino Leaders dinner in Los Angeles, the TIME100 Next Gala, the TIME100 Impact Awards in Dubai, as well as events at the World Economic Forum, the U.N. Climate Change Conference, and more.
The Senior Programming Producer will report to the Vice President of Programming and work closely with colleagues across departments—including events, editorial, video and business teams—to bring these highly visible, deeply collaborative projects to life.
Responsibilities:
- Research and pitch speakers from every industry and across the world to feature in TIME’s event programming and an array of editorial franchises
- Manage day-to-day communications with speakers including initial outreach and booking and other aspects of speaker management and logistics as well as administrative efforts including reconciling invoices and keeping tracking documents up to date
- Create and edit event ROS, agenda, and program copy as needed
- Draft and edit preparatory documents for speakers including program intros and draft questions and produce on-stage conversations for both internal and external programs and events
- Coordinate on-stage conversations with TIME interviewers and moderators, drafting preparatory documents upon request
- Source relevant photos, video clips, and other digital assets to inform interviews and panel discussions
- Write, edit and update live event scripts including VOGs, welcome remarks, transitions, closing remarks, and other relevant program elements
- Work with sales team and clients on sponsor-related programming
- Promote and abide by our commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Qualifications:
- 9 years of relevant experience in event programming or production
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to thrive in fast-paced, highly-collaborative environments
- Strong editorial and news judgment, and demonstrated interest in current events
- Ability and willingness to travel to event locations both domestically and internationally
- Enthusiastic about innovation, positive-change and collaboration.
Note: This position is not represented by the NewsGuild of New York.
Location:
This is a hybrid role. Eligible candidates for the role must be within a commutable distance of TIME’s New York City offic upon hire and may be expected to be physically present as needed (typically 3 days/week).
Total Rewards:
At TIME we believe our people are our greatest resource and taking care of our people is of the utmost importance. For that reason we offer competitive compensation and a full slate of benefits that start on your first day:
- Medical, vision, dental insurance
- Over 4 weeks of paid time off, in addition to paid company holidays (plus a culture that supports and encourages time to actually be taken!)
- 401k with a generous company match
- 12 weeks paid parental leave
- Mentorship and community engagement experiences
- Free print subscription to TIME Magazine
- Salary range for this position: $110,000 - $125,000 commensurate with experience
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion:
TIME is an equal opportunity employer. Our people drive the culture. Our culture drives the mission. Our mission drives the business. Our business impacts the world. An inclusive and diverse team not only makes our content and our products better, but our workplace stronger. Equity, diversity, and inclusion are top priorities in our recruiting and hiring, and our culture.
Salary : $110,000 - $125,000
