Event Programming Director (E6106)
IEEE, Piscataway, NJ, United States
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Job Description - Event Programming Director (E6106) (260105)
Job Description
Event Programming Director (E6106) - 260105 : KNW-D70
Overview
The Event Programming Director will lead the strategic development and execution of speaker-centric content as well as delivery formats. This role is responsible for shaping the intellectual and narrative arc of assigned IEEE events: guiding speaker selection, program design, session formats, and talent development to ensure each convening delivers memorable experiences and compelling content. Activities will range from advice and guidance to full programming responsibilities. Equal parts content architect and speaker strategist, this leader will work closely with event producers and planners, subject matter experts, marketing, and external partners to translate IEEE's mission, achievements, and future-facing work into high-impact live programming in a variety of formats, both established and emerging. This role will help incubate a speaker development and training ecosystem: preparing technologists, engineers and researchers to become powerful storytellers for live and recorded formats. Expertise and insight into speaker related collaterals and correspondence will be required. This position sits at the intersection of intellectual content, production, and audience engagement, and will serve as the connective tissue between vision and execution. Responsibilities
Define and lead the programming vision for select events in IEEE’s CEE portfolio, ensuring events have a clear narrative throughline, intellectual rigor, and strong audience relevance. Design session formats, forums, and speaker mixes that translate complex technical and scientific ideas into accessible, engaging experiences. This includes repeatable prototypes that can be implemented by volunteer event organizers globally. Partner with internal stakeholders (History Center, awards teams, technical societies, marketing, CEE peers and leadership) to identify themes, stories, and voices that advance IEEE’s goals. Develop high programming standards across all IEEE CEE-owned events and experiences. Speaker Identification, Development & Speaker Relationship Management Identify, cultivate, and secure speakers, moderators, and contributors from leading engineers and researchers to industry leaders, historians, media players, and cultural figures. Build and maintain a robust speaker ecosystem, including contact databases, topic expertise, prior appearances, and performance clips. Oversee speaker preparation processes, including briefings, content development, narrative shaping, rehearsals, and presentation coaching. Ensures proper protocol, etiquette and relationship management standards are developed and operationalized. Serve as a senior relationship steward for key speakers, ensuring a thoughtful, high-touch, and professional experience before, during, and after events. Partner closely with event producers and production teams to translate programming vision into executable run-of-shows. Works with event planning team to ensure excellence in hospitality and experience. Oversee development of programming materials, including speaker briefs, prep documents, schedules, talking points, and session outlines. Ensure programming elements align with technical production realities, budgets, timelines, and audience experience goals. Support on-site execution as needed, including speaker management, run-of-show adjustments, and stage flow. Travel Information 20% International Qualifications
Education Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience Pref Work Experience 10-15 years 10+ years of experience in programming, content strategy, events, media, or related fields, with increasing leadership responsibility working Internationally and/or cross culturally Req Demonstrated success developing speaker-driven programming and shaping high-level intellectual content into engaging live experiences in a wide variety of formats (e.g. podcasts, live events, museum tours, etc). Req Experience working closely with producers and production teams to deliver live or recorded programming. Req Skills and Requirements Demonstrated success developing speaker-driven programming and shaping high-level intellectual content into engaging live experiences in a wide variety of formats (e.g. podcasts, live events, museum tours, etc). Comfort working with subject matter experts, executives, academics, and creatives, and an established network of potential speakers who align with programming objectives and ambitions. Strong narrative instincts to translate complex ideas into compelling audience experiences. Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills. Passion for technology, innovation, and the role of storytelling in advancing human knowledge. #LI-REMOTE Other Requirements: As defined in IEEE Policies, individuals currently serving on an IEEE board or committee are not eligible to apply. PLEASE NOTE: This position is not budgeted for employer-sponsored immigration support, this includes all persons in F (both CPT and OPT), J, H, L, or O status. For information on work demands and conditions required for this position, please consult the reference document, ADA Requirements. This position is classified under Category I - Office Positions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. A non-profit organization, IEEE is the world's leading professional association for the advancement of technology.
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The Event Programming Director will lead the strategic development and execution of speaker-centric content as well as delivery formats. This role is responsible for shaping the intellectual and narrative arc of assigned IEEE events: guiding speaker selection, program design, session formats, and talent development to ensure each convening delivers memorable experiences and compelling content. Activities will range from advice and guidance to full programming responsibilities. Equal parts content architect and speaker strategist, this leader will work closely with event producers and planners, subject matter experts, marketing, and external partners to translate IEEE's mission, achievements, and future-facing work into high-impact live programming in a variety of formats, both established and emerging. This role will help incubate a speaker development and training ecosystem: preparing technologists, engineers and researchers to become powerful storytellers for live and recorded formats. Expertise and insight into speaker related collaterals and correspondence will be required. This position sits at the intersection of intellectual content, production, and audience engagement, and will serve as the connective tissue between vision and execution. Responsibilities
Define and lead the programming vision for select events in IEEE’s CEE portfolio, ensuring events have a clear narrative throughline, intellectual rigor, and strong audience relevance. Design session formats, forums, and speaker mixes that translate complex technical and scientific ideas into accessible, engaging experiences. This includes repeatable prototypes that can be implemented by volunteer event organizers globally. Partner with internal stakeholders (History Center, awards teams, technical societies, marketing, CEE peers and leadership) to identify themes, stories, and voices that advance IEEE’s goals. Develop high programming standards across all IEEE CEE-owned events and experiences. Speaker Identification, Development & Speaker Relationship Management Identify, cultivate, and secure speakers, moderators, and contributors from leading engineers and researchers to industry leaders, historians, media players, and cultural figures. Build and maintain a robust speaker ecosystem, including contact databases, topic expertise, prior appearances, and performance clips. Oversee speaker preparation processes, including briefings, content development, narrative shaping, rehearsals, and presentation coaching. Ensures proper protocol, etiquette and relationship management standards are developed and operationalized. Serve as a senior relationship steward for key speakers, ensuring a thoughtful, high-touch, and professional experience before, during, and after events. Partner closely with event producers and production teams to translate programming vision into executable run-of-shows. Works with event planning team to ensure excellence in hospitality and experience. Oversee development of programming materials, including speaker briefs, prep documents, schedules, talking points, and session outlines. Ensure programming elements align with technical production realities, budgets, timelines, and audience experience goals. Support on-site execution as needed, including speaker management, run-of-show adjustments, and stage flow. Travel Information 20% International Qualifications
Education Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience Pref Work Experience 10-15 years 10+ years of experience in programming, content strategy, events, media, or related fields, with increasing leadership responsibility working Internationally and/or cross culturally Req Demonstrated success developing speaker-driven programming and shaping high-level intellectual content into engaging live experiences in a wide variety of formats (e.g. podcasts, live events, museum tours, etc). Req Experience working closely with producers and production teams to deliver live or recorded programming. Req Skills and Requirements Demonstrated success developing speaker-driven programming and shaping high-level intellectual content into engaging live experiences in a wide variety of formats (e.g. podcasts, live events, museum tours, etc). Comfort working with subject matter experts, executives, academics, and creatives, and an established network of potential speakers who align with programming objectives and ambitions. Strong narrative instincts to translate complex ideas into compelling audience experiences. Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills. Passion for technology, innovation, and the role of storytelling in advancing human knowledge. #LI-REMOTE Other Requirements: As defined in IEEE Policies, individuals currently serving on an IEEE board or committee are not eligible to apply. PLEASE NOTE: This position is not budgeted for employer-sponsored immigration support, this includes all persons in F (both CPT and OPT), J, H, L, or O status. For information on work demands and conditions required for this position, please consult the reference document, ADA Requirements. This position is classified under Category I - Office Positions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. A non-profit organization, IEEE is the world's leading professional association for the advancement of technology.
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