Director, Editorial Programming
Core
Lead content strategy and editorial execution for premier events and Summits, overseeing bipartisan content plans, high-level speaker acquisitions, and live main stage program flow.
Role type
Senior leadership Director of Editorial Programming
Builds
Content plans, speaker rosters, event agendas, and live main stage programs for The Hill's Summits calendar
Domain
Media, live events, and national politics/policy
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> product features (event content and programming)
Required skills
High-level guest booking, content strategy, live event management, editorial judgment, team mentorship, stakeholder relationship management, project management
Preferred skills
Deep rolodex of political/corporate/media figures, bipartisan reporting experience, fast-paced media environment adaptability
Technologies
None explicitly stated
Responsibilities
Build comprehensive bipartisan content plans with top-tier speaker suggestions; cultivate and train internal/external moderators; design engaging program timing and innovative formats; act as primary senior guest booker for major acquisitions; lead editorial operations for the Programming Manager; foster partnerships with editorial leadership; communicate with Video & Social teams; partner with event marketing for website updates; write audience invitation copy; oversee live main stage program flow including VIP handling
Seniority
Senior leadership, strategic planning, and team mentorship