Executive Director
Arlington, VA, United States
Executive Director
About the Company
Popular online news provider covering the inner workings of politics
Industry
Online Media
Type
Privately Held
Founded
2007
Employees
201-500
Categories
Media
Publishing
Digital Media
Miscellaneous Information Services
Specialties
advertising
news
subscriptions
events
policy
politics
government
Business Classifications
B2B
About the Role
The Executive Director for Live Business is a key leadership role focused on the strategic and operational management of the company's commercial live events. The successful candidate will be responsible for running the US Live Business, including oversight of budget, events production, audience and promotion, and programming operations. This involves providing strategic and analytical support to operate and expand the production portfolio, managing day-to-day planning, budgeting, and production of live events, and partnering with key stakeholders across the organization. The role demands a highly strategic and collaborative approach, with a strong emphasis on attention to detail, creative problem-solving, proactive communication, and nimble project management. Extensive experience in commercial events, particularly within the Washington, DC market, is essential.Candidates for this position should have 10-15 years of experience in high-scale event planning and production, preferably within a news, political, media, or branded content-creation industry, and must have a proven track record of managing strategy for commercial events and maximizing revenue. The role requires impeccable judgment, problem-solving skills, and a deep understanding of the D.C ecosystem, including vendors, venues, and VIP audiences. Excellent organizational, project management, and communication skills are essential, as is the ability to work in a dynamic, collaborative environment and manage multiple events. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker, a problem solver, and will embody the company's values of being a relentless contributor, disruptor, collaborator, talent cultivator, and DEI steward.
Hiring Manager Title
Vice President of Media Solutions
Travel Percent
Less than 10%
Functions
CEO/President
Non-Profit Management
Operations
General Management
Strategy
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